Deanna E. McGrath

Deanna E. McGrath Quincy McGrath, Deanna E. (Shinkwin) of Quincy, died after a lengthy illness at Quincy Medical Center on Oct. 22, 2007 age 64. Wife of the late James R. McGrath. Born in Cambridge she was raised in Dorchester and Quincy and has been a resident of Quincy for 35 years. Graduate of St. Patrick's High School in Roxbury. Worked for N.E. Telephone for many years before becoming a homemaker. Member of Central Baptist Church, Quincy where she enjoyed doing volunteer work. Mother of Lisa Smith of Dorchester, Debbie and Thomas McGrath both of Quincy, Elizabeth Rennicks of Illinois and Belinda McGrath of Quincy. Sister of Helen Shinkwin of Quincy, Margaret Durfee of Malden, Dan Shinkwin of Weymouth, Jean Peters of VA, Kathy Dix of RI and the late Mary Shinkwin. Also survived by 6 grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, Oct. 25 at 10AM in Central Baptist Church, 69 Washington St, Quincy followed by burial in Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. Visiting hours Wednesday. from 4-8PM at Deware Funeral Home, 576 Hancock St, Quincy. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Deanna's name to Central Baptist Church, 69 Washington St, Quincy, MA 02169.