Mona E. (Carson) Bumpus

Mrs. Mona E. (Carson) Bumpus, of Wayland, formerly of Weston, died at home on Friday, May 14, 2021. She was 92.

Mona was born February 24, 1929 in Brockton, the daughter of the late David Austin Carson and Ruth (Brown) Carson. A graduate of Brockton High School she then earned an Associate degree from Lasell University. She married Frederick J. Bumpus on September 12, 1954 in St. Edith Stein Church in Brockton. Fred passed away on February 9, 2004 after 50 years of marriage.

For many years she was active in the Clothing Exchange for the Weston Community League. Mona loved to travel and spend time with her family and friends.

In addition to her husband Fred, she was predeceased by their son John F. Bumpus in 2008.

She leaves her children, Ann E. Bumpus of Thetford, Vermont Kathryn E. Bumpus of Wayland, David E. Bumpus (Kristine) of Brookline, New Hampshire; her grandchildren, Brian (Jessica), Christopher (Dana), Austin, Lisa, Ryan, Ashley and Zia; her great-grandchildren, Sawyer and Cael; also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family and friends will honor Mona's life by gathering for calling hours on Wednesday, May 19th from 4 to 7 pm at The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), Waltham.

Funeral services and burial will be private.

Those wishing to view Mona's Funeral Mass may do so via this link: https://my.gather.app/remember/mona-bumpus.

Memorials in her name may be made to The Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor Brookline, MA 02445-7226 (www.jimmyfund.org).

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