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Irene McGary Obituary

Irene B. McGary, age 96 went to be with the Lord on February 15, 2011 in Bellingham. She was born December 18, 1914 in Detroit, Michigan. Irene was a great servant of the Lord and an active and devoted member of the Church of the Assumption. Irene was preceded in death by her husband Edward and her granddaughter Kathy. She is survived by her sons Fred (wife Pat) McGary and Bob (wife Annie) McGary, grandchildren Mark, Patrick, Nancy, Jeannie, Paul, Brenda and Teresa and numerous great-grandchildren and other relatives. Irene will be buried next to her husband Ed in Bayview Cemetery. A family gathering will be held at a later date. Westford Family Funeral Home & Cremation Broadway at Eldridge

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Published by Bellingham Herald from Feb. 16 to Feb. 20, 2011.

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Kathy McKay Shufelt

February 28, 2011

Dear Fred and Bob and family,
I missed your Mom's Christmas card this year and was afraid her health had failed. So sorry to hear of her passing. She and I shared a lot of stories and a few chocolate eclairs in my salon . She was a very special lady!
Kathy McKay Shufelt

February 24, 2011

Bob,

So sorry to hear about your mom's passing. She was a special lady.

Bill Tetreault

Mary Marshall-Craker

February 20, 2011

Dear Fred; Bob and Family,
My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.

Tony Volchok

February 19, 2011

Dear Fred and Bob and Family,
It's been many years since i was living up in B'ham so I dont know if you remember me , but I am very sorry for your loss and wanted you to know that my prayers were with all of you. God bless.

Tresa Mariotto

February 18, 2011

Irene was truly a wonderful and sweet person. I am so sorry for your loss. She will be greatly missed. My heart and prayers are with you all.
Tresa Mariotto formerly Purdy

February 18, 2011

Bob Fred and Family. So sorry about the passing of your Mom. She is in a better place. I will always remember her saying how she missed her Macky. She is now back at his side. Best to all of you. Frank

February 17, 2011

It was wonderful to know Irene and it was a privlege to take care of her. She always had a smile on her face and made us smile. We will always love and remember sweet Irene.

The Service Staff at Dewey Griffin

February 16, 2011

Dear McGary Family:
It was with great sadness that we learned of Irene's passing. She was a truly remarkarble woman. She was always smiling, always energetic and kind. She had a way of brightening your day. It was a great priveledge to know her and she will be greatly missed by all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

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