Amy L. Cahill

BROCKTON — Amy L. (Cavanaugh) Cahill, lifelong resident of Brockton, died on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at the South Shore Hospital. She was 80 years old.

Amy was the beloved wife of the late George F. Cahill. She was the loving mother of Daniel G. Cahill and his wife Lisa of Brewster, Donna DePaola and her husband Frank of West Bridgewater, Diane LeDuc and her husband Gregory of Harwich, Denise Cahill of Brockton, and Doreen Mayer and her husband John of Eastham. She was the sister of George Cavanaugh of West Bridgewater, Leona (Cavanaugh) Brooks of Avon, and the late John Cavanaugh. She was also survived by seven grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Amy was voted "Most Athletic" for the Brockton High School, Class of 1946. She loved playing tennis and skiing. She was a dedicated member of the Rockne Association, and Christ Congregational Church. She enjoyed music, singing, laughing, tap dancing in the kitchen, puzzles and playing games. Her hobbies included baking, cooking and playing bingo with the ladies.

She was very proud of her children, and loved her husband and grandchildren very much. She will be greatly missed.

Calling hours are on Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., in the Sampson-Hickey-Grenier Funeral Home, 309 Main St., Brockton. A funeral service will be celebrated on Thursday, at 10 a.m., in the Christ Congregational Church, 1350 Pleasant St., Brockton. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment is in Melrose Cemetery, Brockton.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Amy's memory to the Christ Congregational Church, c/o the Christian Education Program, 1350 Pleasant St., Brockton, MA 02301.

For directions or to send an online condolence, visit www.sampsonhickeygrenier.com.

MacKinnon Family

of Funeral Homes