Mary G. Horton

August 19, 1950 - November 2, 2019

TOWNSEND: Mary G. Horton, 69, formerly of Townsend and Fitchburg, died Saturday, November 2, 2019. Mary was born in Fitchburg, August 19, 1950, a daughter of the late Elmer and Priscilla (Desmond) Horton and was a 1968 graduate of Fitchburg High School. She attended St. Bernard’s Parish in Fitchburg. For nearly thirty years, Mary worked as a secretary in the Emergency Room at Nashoba Valley Medical Center, Ayer. In 1980, Mary moved to Townsend where, for 15 years, was active in the Townsend EMT and Ambulance service. She also served two years as the Ambulance Service Director. In the early 1980’s she worked as a dispatcher for the Townsend Police Department. She leaves a brother, Russell W. Horton of Washington; a sister Frances A. McCutcheon of Brockton; two nephews, Jeremy McCutcheon, Christopher Horton and a niece, Molly Mavilia. Services will be held privately. The Anderson Funeral Home, 250 Main Street, Townsend is assisting the family with arrangements.