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Born in Worcester, MA on January 10, 1946, he was the son of Joseph F. McGrath and Clarisse A. (Daigneault) McGrath. He graduated from High School of Commerce in 1966, attended Worcester Junior College and Clark University. He earned an Associates Degree in Business Management. He proudly served our nation in the United States Navel Reserve. He graduated from the Massachusetts State Police Academy and was assigned to the Department of Mental Health, where he retired as Police Chief of the D.M.H. Police Department. Before moving to Florida, he worked for Carlin, Sharron, and Rosen.
He is survived by his loving wife, Teresa "Terry" McGrath; two children: a son, Sean R. McGrath and his wife Kim; a daughter, Megan Corrales and her husband Alex, all of Worcester; two stepdaughters: Paula A. Kay and her husband Roland of Worcester, and Shaunna A. Kyle and her husband Rob of Hudson; a brother, Joseph F. McGrath and his wife Carol of Stoneham; three sisters: Margaret Donahue wife of Robert of Worcester, Phyllis Masterson wife of Richard and Rita MacCaullum wife of Wayne, all of Grafton; three grandchildren, seven step grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
A Mass in celebration of his life will be held Monday, November 10 from MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester, with a Mass at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Loreto Church, 33 Massasoit Road, Worcester. Interment will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Family will be receiving family and friends on Sunday, November 9, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lake County Oncology Hematology, 1400 U.S. Highway, Building 500, Suite 52, The Villages, Florida 32159.
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Carole McGrath and Family
November 11, 2008
To the family of Earl Mcgrath,
Please know we are sorry to hear of Earl's untimely passing. He will always be remembered for his kindness and gentle heart.
Becky Miller
November 11, 2008
Terry,
In times like this there is nothing anyone can say or do to ease your pain, I just wanted to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.. May Earl Rest in Peace, and NO longer feel any pain. Remember one day YOU will see him again.
Love ya, Becky (Chamberlain)Miller
Christine Mita
November 10, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss - Earl was a great guy, one of the nicest people I have ever met. He brightened a lot of days when he was with CCR, and he willed be missed.
Christine Montiverdi Francis
November 8, 2008
Sean and family- I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your father. It's been a long time since we spoke. I hope the years have been good to you. My thoughts are with you and your family. Be well.
Karen Miller
November 8, 2008
Mc Grath Family,
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal.Earl was a friend / co-worker of our brother Andy (who passed away last January) at WSH for many years.We met Earl many times and he was a great guy. We know nothing we can say can ease the sadness you all feel,but we want you to know your in our thoughts and prayers.Remember him for the nice guy he was and what he added to everyones life.May the love and friendship of family and friends help you through this very difficult time.
Karen (Daley) Miller
John Daley
Shirley T. Mossa
November 8, 2008
So very sorry to read of Earl's passing. My sympathy and condolences to Terry and family. Rest in Peace Earl.
Shirley Mossa
Whispering Pines, Auburn, MA.
Bud Mesale
November 7, 2008
Peg,
Very sorry to hear of his passing, he is at pease.
you need anything, you know where you can find me.
roberta & elliot schultz
November 7, 2008
We are very sorry that we will be away during this very sad time. We send our condolences to the entire family.
Roberta and Elliot Schultz
Paul Minichilli
November 7, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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