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Eileen McGrath Obituary

McGRATH, Eileen M. (Craig) Of Natick Oct. 13, at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Thomas F. McGrath. Dear mother of Capt. Tom McGrath, USCG (Rtd) of Redmond Wa. & Jack McGrath & his wife Pam of Ashland. Devoted sister of the late Helen Hughes & John H. Craig Jr. Cherished grandmother of Carrie McGrath of Everett WA, Elizabeth Guerrero & her husband Angelo of Tacoma WA, Erin McGrath of Ashland. Great grandmother of Gregory & Kacie Masten of Everett WA, Jesse Van Sickle & Lindy Guerrero of Tacoma, WA. Loving aunt of Mary Patricia Craig of Natick, Carol O'Brien & her husband Bob of Westwood & their daughter Molly, John Craig of Holliston. Relatives & friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass in St. Patrick's Church Thursday at 10AM. Visiting hours in the John Everett & Sons Funeral Home (4 Park St., (at Natick Common) Natick Wednesday 4 to 7PM. Interment St. Patrick Cemetery Natick. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Jimmy Fund c/o Gift Processing, 44 Binney St. Boston Ma. 02115. For directions, guestbook & obituary www.everettfuneral.com.

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 14, 2008.

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Marilyn Thomas

October 17, 2008

So sorry to hear of Eileen's death. I was shocked to see her empty bed at Kathleen Daniel next to my aunt's, Eleanor Howe. She is at peace now.

Marilyn Thomas, Ellie's niece

Bill Hickey

October 15, 2008

I will always have fond memories of Eileen and how she so enjoyed time with Carrie, Cristie and Erin. I will always hold dear the day of Cristie's wedding when Eileen took the time to come by to see the Bride and Groom.
With deepest sympathy,

Deb Campbell

October 15, 2008

I was disheartened to hear that Eileen passed away but also felt uplifted knowing she is at peace and serenity. My lasting memory of Eileen is my sitting at the dinner table with Pam, Jack, Erin and Eileen. Oh, the banter and laughter, these were good times. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Marie McNeil

October 15, 2008

I always love to watch her at Jack and Pams pool , she just loved to sit in the sun prayers are with you all love Marie

Cristie Plant

October 15, 2008

After reminiscing with Carrie and Erin I couldn't help but to add more fond memories of Nanny - spending summer days at her pool, her driving us around town, letting Erin do a little "driving" before having her drivers license, her "oh Erin" and always having some type of peppermint or butterscotch candy in her living room. Nanny will be missed.

JoEllen Jones

October 15, 2008

Jack, Pam and Erin, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember how much Eileen loved to sit by the pool on beautiful summer days. She would go in for a quick dip, but never get her hair wet!!! She really enjoyed having Dixie around her too. She will be missed.

Carrie, Rob, Cristie & Mike

October 14, 2008

Jack, Pam & Erin- It makes us smile to think about some of the fond memories of Nan, from the chocolate chip cookies to Nan sneaking a peek around the stone wall at all of us at Cristie's wedding. She will be missed. Our hearts and thoughts are with you.

Carol Chapman

October 14, 2008

Dear Jack, Pam and Erin...
I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you at this time.

Joyce Sandvik

October 14, 2008

I always admired Eileen's ability to continue her long walks around Natick well into her 80s. She's an inspiriation for keeping active as long as possible. She will be missed by her family and friends.

Penny and Robert Powers

October 14, 2008

Eileen was a delightful woman with a great sense of humor. We will especially miss her "Oh Bob's". Our thoughts and prayers are with Jack, Pam and Erin and we wish we could be there with you.

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