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Madelyn McKie Obituary

Madelyn A. (Cohane) McKie of Cambridge. May 17, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Theodore McKie. Loving mother of Ted McKie and his wife Carolyn Russ of Cambridge, and Brian McKie of Sachse, TX. Cherished grandmother of Michael McKie of Boston, Chris Kellogg of Nashville, TN, and Shannon Lykken of Chico, CA. Former Selectman and member of Planning Board and Finance Committee for the Town of Wilmington, and Executive Director of Massachusetts Federation of Planning and Appeals Boards. Visiting hours from the Keefe Funeral Home, 2175 Mass Ave., North Cambridge on Tuesday, May 21 from 4-8 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 22 at 10 AM in St. Thomas of Villanova Church, 126 Middlesex Ave., Wilmington. Relatives and friends invited. Interment in Wildwood Cemetery, Wilmington followed by a celebration of Madelyn's life in Cambridge. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Cambridge Homes, 360 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA 02138. For obituary, directions or to send a condolence visit www.keefefuneralhome.com or contact [email protected].

Published by The Tewksbury Advocate from May 20 to May 27, 2013.
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I am very sorry for the loss of your loved one. The days ahead will be difficult, but in the days to come
the peace and love that we hope for will be fulfilled on an earth wide scale. All living then on will receive
life forever on a paradise earth with all needs cared for. Isaiah 65:17, 21~23

SN

May 29, 2013

@Twig -- my sincerest condolences to you and your entire family. Words can neither express, nor help, but know that you have friends thinking of you in this difficult time.

Bob & Bunny Dvorak

May 22, 2013

i was so sad at the passing of your mom.....her humor and wit made me laugh for hours....i'll miss her every friday !!

joyce toth

May 21, 2013

Members of the Wilmington Historical Commission have fond memories of Madelyn and appreciate her contributions to the acquisition of the Col. Joshua Harnden Tavern in Wilmington. Our sympathies to you during this time.

Kathleen Reynolds

May 21, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of you mother Twig. I will always remember her as the grand, wonderful lady that she was.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Julia Steed Mawson

Julia Steed Mawson

May 20, 2013

Ted, Brian & Carolyn, My thoughts are with you at this time of loss. Your mother will always have a special part in my heart. She always made me fell as if I was one of her daughters. Her kindness, her hugs and her love will be cherished. She was there for me when mommy passed and I will be forever grateful for her compassion and love she gave to me. Love, Cousin Karen

May 20, 2013

Ted (Twig),
So sorry for your loss. Parents are special, and your mom sounds like she lived a full life. Condolences from Milan and me.

Claudia Zahorcak

May 20, 2013

sorry for your loss Ted

May 19, 2013

Ted(Twig)...To you and your family...our deepest condolences. You'll be in our thoughts and prayers.

Rita & Tony Cerroni

May 19, 2013

Our love for Madeline will never wilt or fade, we will love her till the end of time and beyond.
Irreplaceable Cos. Mal.

Kissing Cousins from Baltimore

May 19, 2013

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21

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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Keefe Funeral Home - Cambridge

2175 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140

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22

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Thomas of Villanova Church

126 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington, MA

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2175 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140

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