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Eleanor McGrath Obituary

MCGRATH, ELEANOR MCDONALD In Meriden October 22, 2010 Eleanor (McDonald) McGrath, 84, of Coventry Circle, North Haven. Wife of the late Thomas McGrath. Loving mother of Dennis M. McGrath of Wallingford, William J. McGrath of Long Island, NY and Susan McGrath Powell of Wilmington, Delaware. Also survived by her cherished grandchildren Bryan McGrath, Lauren McGrath, Shane Powell and Kayla Powell. Predeceased by brothers David R. McDonald and William McDonald. Eleanor was born in New Haven March 4, 1926 daughter of the late Daniel J. and Susan M. Augustine McDonald. She had worked 15 years for the North Haven Board of Education, 15 years at the former SNET and over 20 years for the Town of Wallingford in the Tax Office. Her funeral will leave Sisk Brothers Funeral Home, 3105 Whitney Ave. Hamden Friday at 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Frances Cabrini Church. Burial in All Saints Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 4- 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. www.siskbrothers.com

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Published by New Haven Register from Oct. 25 to Oct. 27, 2010.

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Kate Reynolds-O'Connell

December 22, 2010

We will be missing you this Christmas, Auntie El. Love to all of my best cousins:Denny, Bill, and Sue.

Joseph "Jay" Marak

November 24, 2010

Dear Sue, Dennis and Billy,

My Mom, Irene, just learned of your Mom's passing. We are so sorry to hear the news and you are all in our prayers.

Your Grandmother "Grandma So" to us was my Grandmother's first cousin, Sopie Thomas and your Grandfather, "Grandpa Dan" was like a grandfather to us. When back in Connecticut, I always make time to visit their graves as does my mother.

Please accept our heartfelt condolences and again, know that your Mom and Dad are now together in Heaven.

Jay Marak at [email protected]

November 2, 2010

Dennis Billy & Suzie (and of course your families as well). I am sorry I was not able to make it up to CT. My heart is heavy. I am so sorry for all of you. Life to date, it is still the most devastating thing that happened in my life so I can certainly feel your pain. You know I loved her very much and I am so sorry time slips by so quick. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love DeLynn

Patty Powell

October 26, 2010

Sue, Dennis, Bill, just learned of your Mom's death. I am so sorry for your loss. She was such a warm, friendly person & it was fun to listen to her when I had the chance to visit with your family. My prayers are with you all.
Love, Patty & Rick & Carolyn (10/26/10)

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