When Marie Mathieu talks about her new job as the Cambridge Public Library’s first social worker, people tend to make the same joke: What, is she going to be helping people check out books? But rather ...

Mathieu’s colleagues describe her as “thoughtful,” “reflective,” and “remarkable.” She’s a “leader,” an “innovator,” and an “exceptional listener,” they say, with the skills to build programs from the ...

Marie W. Mathieu died peacefully in her home at Sunnymere Community Living Center with her daughter Patricia by her side on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the age of 102. Marie is survived by her daughter, ...