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Lee McGrath Obituary
Jan. 8, 1921- Oct. 17, 2010 We have lost another member of the Greatest Generation.
Born to T. Russell and Helen Carroll of Oxnard in 1921, Lee attended Oxnard Union High School and went on to work at Douglas Aircraft Company during WWII. In 1945 she married the love of her life, Frank McGrath, Jr. They had three children, Tom, Bridgit and Sean. Lee was actively involved in the family farming operation, many philanthropic causes, and worked on behalf of her children's schools and especially her church.
She was preceded in death by her lovely daughter, Bridgit McGrath Massey; loving husband, Frank; her sister, Elsie Jean Griggs; and brother, Tom Carroll. Lee is survived by her sons, Tom and Sean; Tom's wife, Brianne; and her four granddaughters, Marianne and her husband Michael, Helen, Patricia and Kailyn; as well as her sister, Sue Thomas, and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurses Association, 2801 Townsgate Rd., Suite 200, Westlake Village, CA 91361, or the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation, 501 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai, CA 93023. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 21 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 1300 E. Valley Rd., Montecito. Private burial will be at Santa Clara Cemetery, Oxnard. Mrs. McGrath was entrusted to the care of the family owned Joseph Reardon Funeral Home, 757 E. Main St., Ventura; 643-8623.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lee McGrath
Sandy
October 13, 2024
The last of her family joined the Frank McGrath Family last week.
Lee has her whole family surrounding her. May they all RIP. I miss them all dearly.
Ginny Elder
October 13, 2023
Oh the wonderful times we had with Lee that come to mind. We had such good times visiting and being part of the family gatherings over the years. With loving memories of Lee. Ginny
Sandy Weltz
October 13, 2023
I miss my time with my aunt and our Mexican food lunches. We had great conversations and she was a great support in my life.
J B
January 13, 2018
I send my condolences to the family and friends. May the peace of God be with you during such a difficult time. Phillipians 4:6,7.
Frank McCarthy
October 29, 2010
Sean, Tom and family
Our family wishes you our heartfelt condolences during these difficult days. I remember your mom so well, especially as a college kid working on projects around her home. Now she's with your dad and many of those who've gone before. God Bless
Frank and Reagan McCarthy
(Brother) Patrick McGee
October 23, 2010
Sean, warmest condolences and heartfelt prayers for you and all your family on the passing of your mom. I remember her well from my years at Santa Clara so many years ago! You are all in my thoughts and prayers as you move forward without her. May you feel her loving spirit each day.
October 22, 2010
Dear Tom and Sean,
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the passing of your dear mother. I have good memories of her during my days at Santa Clara Elementary. Your sister was in my class. How many people really appreciate what our parent's generation brought to the Oxnard plain? Know that the announcement of her passing brought back many fond memories.
Warmly,
Katherine (Becker) Anderson
Ginny Elder
October 22, 2010
I am thinking of you all with deepest sympathy...but also with wonderful memories of your mom and family. Lee welcomed us into her family and I will always treasure the times we shared.
October 22, 2010
Joy and laughter have always been touchstones of McGrath family life, and I know Lee cheered at every success and accomplishment that made each of you happy. She loved each member of her family with all her heart. I'll always remember her as a strong, loving friend who has been, and, forever more, will be a beacon of guiding light in my life. I'm thinking of all of you with heartfelt affection during this time. With love, Anna Maria Pierini
Lee's three children at Auntie EJ's
Sandra Weltz
October 21, 2010
Lee in her teen years
Sandra Weltz
October 21, 2010
A happy wedding day
Sandra Weltz
October 21, 2010
Frank and Lee McGrath
Sandra Weltz
October 21, 2010
Irma Avila
October 21, 2010
The Avila Family would like to give our sincere condolences to Tom and Sean and the McGrath family on the loss of your mom. My father, Luis Avila and the rest of the family worked for over 20 years at Frank McGrath's Ranch. My father would take care of the ranch located in the corner of Williams Road and Gonzalez Rd. (now St. John's hospital). I personally had the pleasure to meet Mr. McGrath while alive. It is always hard to deal with the loss of a loved one. We just want to express to the family that we have good thoughts about the years that we were somehow part of (in a way) of the McGrath’ workforce. The McGrath Family has historical legacy for many of us as former farm workers living and working in Ventura County for decades. We just hope that time and love can allow you to continue on.
Frank White
October 21, 2010
Tom and Sean: We were sorry to read about your mother.We did not know her personally, but it sounds like she had a wonderful, long life. Our thoughts are with you and your families at this time.
Linda and Frank White
Rosemary Pallan-Briceno
October 20, 2010
Tom, Sean and Family,
Our sincerest condolences on the loss of your wonderful Mother,from the Pallan Family,
Nellie, Sarah,Rosemary John, Stan, Ramona, Alice, Annie and Virginia.
John & Carol Lamb
October 20, 2010
She must have been a wonderful woman, to have raised such fine children and grandchildren. Our love and deepest sympathy to the whole McGrath clan.
Sandy Weltz
October 20, 2010
Your mother was a very good aunt to Diane and me and a wonderful sister to our mother. She well be greatly missed, but fond memories will fill the void. Our condolences dear cousins and family.
October 20, 2010
Our sincere condonlances to you both and all the McGrath Family. " Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Stay strong....Martha Martinez-Cianciullo Family....XOXO
Amy Flinn
October 19, 2010
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
John McDermott
October 19, 2010
My tears will come later, meantime I will remember the wonderfully warm, kind and great friend that is now beyond my reach. No longer will that charming and calming slightly froggy voice comfort me as it has so many times in the past.
Tom, Sean, Brianne and Diane are not alone in missing her. Just as she was with her family, she was the glue in my life too on many occasions. I thank her for that.
John McDermott, Montmorillon, France.
Dorte Johansen
October 19, 2010
Our sincere condonlences from Viborg, Denmark
Margot
October 19, 2010
Sean & Tommy - so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was such a wonderful person. I am very proud and honored to have known her for all these years.
October 19, 2010
Tom, Sean,
My sincere condonlances to you both and all the McGrath Family. Truly, the Greatest Generation. We can pass along these traits to our younger generations and extend these traits into the future. I know you both are doing this already. God Bless you during this time of passing. dale dean
Bill Hair
October 19, 2010
Sean and Tom, my hearfelt condolences - I know there is no way to share your grief at the loss of your mother, but know that I do understand.
Bill Hair
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