Mary Gloria (Missaggia) Espanet

Mrs. Mary G. (Missaggia) Espanet, 98, of Milford MA died Tuesday (February 2, 2026) at Countryside Healthcare of Milford after a period of declining health. She was the beloved wife of the late John E. Espanet, who died in 2010.

Mary was born in Framingham MA, the daughter of the late Gabriel Missaggia and the late Rosina (Festugato) Missaggia.

Mary was a stay-at-home mom and homemaker, later working for several years for the former Hills Food Service and in the Milford Racquetball Club Nursery. She loved to read, knit, crochet and enjoyed weekly sewing clubs with close friends and neighbors. She was an extraordinary grandmother, taking care of the children until they became old enough to attend preschool.

Mary is survived by her daughter Judith C. Duft and her partner Michael Crowley; her son Thomas J. Espanet and her daughter-in-law Wendy; her grandsons: Ryan J. Duft and his partner Stephanie Cardella, Justin C. Duft and his wife Christine, David T. Espanet and his wife Sara, Andrew J. Espanet and his wife Holly; also her beloved grandchildren: Avery Espanet, Riley Espanet, Everly Duft, Lincoln Duft and her great grand dog “Henry”. Mary is also survived by her brother: Louis Missaggia and his wife Carol and many nieces & nephews.

Mary was predeceased by her siblings: Bruna Belli, Leo Missaggia, Olga McCraw and Robert Missagia.

Mary’s family would like to thank lifelong friend, Joanne Hickey and her children, Kathy, Donald, Kim and Karen, who were more family than friends.  Also thank you to the kind and caring Raneo family of Harwich, and many thanks to the professional nurses, caregivers and staff at Countryside Healthcare for their kindness and comforting care given to Mary during the final years of her life.

Faith & Family Hospice thank you for your guidance. It was very much appreciated.

In accordance with Mary’s wishes, cremation will take place. There are no funeral home visiting hours. Relatives & friends are invited to attend her Graveside Committal Services on Friday (April 10th) at 11:30am in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Medway Road (Rte 109), Milford MA. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Edwards Memorial Funeral Home, 44 Congress Street, Milford MA.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105.

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