NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Mary Rita (Arabia) LeBeau, 102 of North Adams, MA died on Sunday November 10, 2024 at Springside Nursing Home.

She was born in North Adams, MA on May 17, 1922, a daughter of Joseph and Mary (Esposito) Arabia. She graduated from Drury High School with the class of 1940.

Mary worked for ARA in the food service department at North Adams State College for many years until her retirement. Prior to that, she was the office manager for Brewer Brothers Automobile Dealership in North Adams.

She was a communicant of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church where she was an active volunteer at its annual bazaar. Mary loved playing Bingo.

She was the widow of Eugene Joseph “Ray” LeBeau who died on January 9, 2002. They were married on April 27, 1946. Survivors include her son, Gary Joseph LeBeau of Springfield, MA and two grandchildren, Evan LeBeau and Brittany LeBeau and two great grandchildren. She also leaves many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Mary was predeceased by her sister, Gloria Rougeau and her two brothers, Anthony Arabia and Joseph Arabia.

FUNERAL NOTCIE: A Liturgy of Christian Burial for Mary LeBeau will be celebrated Wednesday November 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. Burial will follow in Southview cemetery. Calling hours at FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS, CENTRAL CHAPEL, 74 Marshall St. North Adams, MA are Tuesday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.