Mary Frances Tobin, 91 of Rehoboth, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. She was the wife of the late Arthur F. Tobin.
Born in Newport, RI. She was a daughter of the late Manuel and Mary (Silvia) Lawrence, and the stepdaughter of the late Manuel L. Mello.
Mary Frances served on many committees, boards, and organizations in her community. The Senior Center Building Committee, Rehoboth-Anawan Lions Club, Rehoboth Village Cemetery Board. She also had enjoyed many years as an elected member of the Republican Town Committee, was a past President of the Rehoboth friends of the elderly. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, gardening and keeping up on political news. Mary Frances was known for baking the best apple pies.
She leaves four children, Michael Tobin of Apollo Beach, FL, Brian Tobin and his husband Bill Short of Mount Washington, MA, Laura Mercer of Rehoboth, MA, Jason Tobin and his partner Lynn Sabourin Chernasky of Burrillville, RI, three grandchildren, Drury Mercer, Lily Mercer, Abigail Tobin, and her daughter-in-law, Kristin Cotter. The family would like to thank Mary Furtado, and Melissa Earle for their companionship and assistance with our mom. She was the mother of the late Matthew Tobin, mother-in-law of the late David Mercer.
Services will be private. Burial will be in Rehoboth Village Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Rehoboth Food Pantry, 51 Winthrop St Unit 2, Rehoboth, MA 02769. www.rehobothfoodpantryma.org
