NORWAY – Mary Ann Briggs, 71, of Norway passed peacefully at home on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. She was born in Haverhill, Mass., on July 22, 1949, the daughter of Charles Frederick and Elinor Koistinen Heikkinen Briggs.

In 1956 Mary moved to Maine after the death of her father. They lived on Paris Hill where she attended the Lincoln School, then moving to West Paris before spending her high school years in western Massachusetts, graduating from Northfield Mount Hermon school in 1967. Mary graduated from Northeastern University with a BA in Biology.

She spent quite a few years working in pulmonary medicine in the Boston area earning the Emmanual Macron Award, Respiratory Therapist of the Year Award.

She decided to return to school attaining a master’s degree in accountancy from Bentley College. At graduation she earned a Magna Cum Laude distinction and the Outstanding Graduate Student of the Year Award.

She worked for the international accounting firm Arthur Andersen in Boston, then for Aspen Technology, before working for Hologic, Inc., rising to Senior Director of Accounting and Finance. When she retired she was in charge of the accounting and finance of offices throughout Europe and Asia.

Mary loved spending time at home on Norway Lake, walking in the woods and watching wildlife. She also loved to travel. Mary was a member of the First Congregational Church in South Paris and the Oxford Hills Music, Art and Drama Boosters where she served as treasurer. She had been active with concert bands in Auburn, Bridgton and Bethel as well as the Maine Music Society Chorale.

At her request there will be no service. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 45 Main St., South Paris.

Online condolences may be shared with her friends at http://www.chandlerfunerals.com.

Donations in her memory may be made to Oxford Hills Music, Art and Drama Boosters, c/o Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School,

256 Main St.,

South Paris, ME 04281.

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