Mary J. (Praskievicz) Bisson, 78, of Marlboro, died Sunday, July 23, 2006, in the Wayside Hospice, Wayland, after an illness. Her husband, Gerard E. Bisson, died in 1975. She leaves her two daughters, Paula L. and her husband Frank G. Polito of Atkinson, NH, and Pamela A. Bisson and her husband Robert A. Diefenbacher of Sudbury; five grandchildren, Michael, David and Vicki Polito and Anne and Thomas Diefenbacher.

   She was born in Holden, daughter of Adam and Sallamea (Medura) Praskievicz. Mary lived in Worcester for many years before moving to Salem, NH and Marlboro, MA. Mrs. Bisson was a secretary for 20 years at Norton, Co., in Worcester.

   The funeral services are private and will be held at the convenience of the family. Please omit flowers; memorial donations may be made to the Wayside Hospice, 266 Cochituate Road, Wayland, MA 01778. Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden, is directing arrangements.