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Mary McCullough Obituary
She leaves her husband of 39 years James F. McCullough; 11 children, Patricia Whitney of Ludlow, Thomas and his wife Maureen McCullough of Worcester, James and his wife Christine McCullough of Auburn, Waldo Wyco of Leicester, Kevin and his wife Lisa McCullough of Ludlow, Mark J. McCullough of Worcester, Mark E. and his wife Jane Wyco of Worcester, Brian and Christina McCullough of Holden, Robert and and his wife Kristin Wyco of Gloucester, Va., Mary Ellen and her husband Douglas Walker of Dudley, a sister Dorothy Dandro of Leicester, 26 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was predeceased by her first husband Waldo Wyco, her son Stephen Wyco, her granddaughter Bridget Wyco, her son-in-law Raymond Whitney Jr. and two brothers, James E. Cherry Jr. and Robert Cherry.
Mary was born April 18, 1933 in Worcester, daughter of James E. and Leona (Fahey) Cherry and lived in Worcester most of her life. She served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.
Mary was a longtime member and Eucharistic minister at Blessed Sacrament Church. She was deeply involved in genealogy, both for her family and other families in Worcester. She also studied Irish immigration patterns.
She was a member and former President of the Worcester Chapter of the Massachusetts Association of Genealogists. She was also a member of the Irish Research Association and the Historical Genealogical Society of Boston.
Mary's family thank her wonderful caregivers from VNA Hospice, especially Sandy, Rachel and Beverly.
Calling hours are Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester. The funeral will be Wednesday, Dec. 3 from the funeral home with a Mass at 10 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Church, 555 Pleasant St., Worcester. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Leicester.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Mary's memory may be made to Why Me? and Sherry's House Helping Kids with Cancer, 1152 Pleasant St., Worcester 01602 or the VNA Care Network 120 Thomas St., Worcester 01608.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary McCullough
Carol Ann O'Toole
December 3, 2008
Dear All,
It's been a very long time.
I used to babysit the boys for Mary and it was so much fun.
My mom(Charlotte A Quinn-Holland Rd) always kept me abreast of any info when she'd run into Mary. God bless. She was a dear lady in all's eyes. My blessings, Carol Ann (Quinn) O'Toole
Kathleen Madaus
December 2, 2008
Dear Jim, children and grandchildren,
My sincere condolences to your loving family. I remember 39 years ago Mary came to my house on Franconia St and wanted to look out my back window to a house on Pleasant St that she and Jim were going to buy so that they could have a big home for their combined families. She was only 36 years old, younger than all her children today.They bought it and lived happily ever after with 10 children, two washers, two dryers and two refigs, two dining rooms and eventually a new baby: Mary Ellen was it.Everybody loved her. Things we laughed about: trying to find a mother of the bride maternity dress, food...they shopped almost every day and clothes...and socks...why did the kids want only their favorite which was in the dryer or waiting to be washed...
She always loving, kind and patient. God rest her nurturing and honorable soul. I will pray for your peace of mind and heart.
Love to all,
Kathleen(Katy) K. (Allard) Madaus
Paul Lavallee
December 1, 2008
My heart and thoughts goes out to all you in the family today and over the holidays as well.
ken rondeau
December 1, 2008
hi jim, i a am sorry to see mary has passed on i can still remember a few of the phone co.parties we attended and it was always a pleasure to talk to her,i am also sorry to hear that steve passed away i had no idea.my thoughts and prayers to you and the rest of the family. ken rondeau i worked for dan mungovan.
Beverley Chapman
December 1, 2008
Dear Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You showed Mary love and compassion during her illness. May God hold you close and bless you with His peace during this time of grief.
God bless,
Ann Forrestall
December 1, 2008
Mary Ellen ("emmy")~
I'm so sorry for your loss....my thoughts and prayers are with your whole family....wishing you peace and comfort.
Lee Nutting
December 1, 2008
My prayers and thoughts are with your entire family during this sad time. I pray the Lord is with you all to give you strength and peace.
Kerry (O'Brien) Johnson
December 1, 2008
To Mary's Family: I was only in contact with Mary for the past couple of years as we shared a passion for genealogy, and I will greatly miss her wonderful humor and information about our Cherry family. She was a delightful person. We are thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Ellen Madigan Newman
December 1, 2008
Dear Mary Ellen & family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Your mother was so kind and thoughtful. May wonderful memories comfort you in the days ahead.
Angela Fairbanks
December 1, 2008
Heartfelt wishes for your family this season.
Laurie Szymanowski (Dorey)
December 1, 2008
Kevin - I'm very sorry for your loss.
Lynn Leake
December 1, 2008
My Sincerest sympathy to the family, may she rest in peace.
Linda Pytko
December 1, 2008
To Jim and family: My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time.
Diane Schlicht
December 1, 2008
Please accept my deepest condolences. It sounds as if Mary was a wonderful and very involved person.
Theresa (Fahey) Miller
December 1, 2008
Mary will be greatly missed. We didn't see much of each other in the past few years, but we were close as children. I will miss your happy smile cousin. Love, Theresa
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