Maria Ann Littleton, 100 years old, of Belmont and Watertown, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Watertown to Italian Immigrants, Carmela and Pasquale DiGiacomo, she was the oldest of six children.
Maria lived a full and vibrant life. She loved her active roles in the community with the Belmont Street Baptist Church, the League of Women Voters, the Belmont Women’s Club, the Belmont Library, and volunteer work at Massachusetts General Hospital, and the Town Polls.
Maria enjoyed attending cultural events and musical programs. She loved to travel, especially to Italy to visit family. Maria loved driving her Alfa Romeo back and forth to Key West and was a club member. She loved being a snowbird and was active in the Key West artist and boating community.
Maria was the wife of the late Kenneth W. Littleton, meeting him at a rehabilitation hospital as a volunteer during World War II. She had three children: the late Kenneth W. Littleton, Jr. of Boston, Susanne Fournier of Hooksett, New Hampshire, and Lesley M. Kennally of Holliston. She also leaves behind grandchildren, Jennifer, Daniel, Maria, Laura, Will, Jenna, and Jamie; and her great-grandchildren, Connor, Callie, Riley, and Zoey, in September.
Private family arrangements are being held and are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston. www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com