Catherine-McGrath-Obituary

Catherine "Mae" McGrath

Malden, Medford, Massachusetts

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In Brookline, formerly of Malden and Melrose, April 1, 2008. Wife of the late Edward J. McGrath. Beloved mother of Judith Cunningham and her husband Robert of Georgetown, Elizabeth "Betty" Henry and her husband Michael of Brattleboro, VT and Kathleen McGrath of Brookline. Grandmother of Colleen,...

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Kathleen and family,
Please except my heart felt sympathy, your mom was so dear to me, my beautiful dancing wonderful Mae! I know she'll continue to dance in her journey, until we meet again, I will cherish my wonderful memories, I know you'll all do the same! Bless you all and be so proud of what wonderful children you have been! She was so fortunate to be blessed with wonderful caring children. With heartfelt sympathy,

Judy, Betty and Kathy we were sorry to hear of your mom's passing and our sincere condolences to you and your families as well as to Vince (dad), Aunt Gertie and Sister Vincent. All in the McDonald family are very fortunate to have been part of Aunt Mae's life and I'm sure grateful for the memories -- such a classy, down to earth person! Its a sad time, but there's so much to celebrate as well.

Dear Judy, Betty and Cathy,and Families;Uncle Vincent and Aunt Gertie and families
Tony joins me in extending our deepest sympathy on Aunt Mae's passing. She will be forever remembered with fondness and respect. I am so happy to have been part of her life and had the opportunity to introduce her to my grandsons on her last visit to Goose Cove. May your memories of her help to sustain you in this time of sorrow and know we are all sharing your sadness.Love Nellie,Tony and Family.

Aunt Mae, Uncle Vincent and Aunt Gertie

Judy, Betty, Kathy and families, Uncle Vincent, Aunt Gertie and Sister Vincent. We are thinking of you all at this difficult time and share in your sorrow but also surely your gratitude that you had her with you mentally and physically for such a wonderful long life. She leaves a wonderful legacy for us all to follow and another exemplary page of the McDonald history. Both she and Jennie will stay in our hearts for a very long time. Love Mary and Harry in Vancouver

Judy,Betty ,Cathy and families:
Wow!What a lady ...what a wonderful life to celebrate!Aunt Mae's visits to Goose Cove made significant events ...special!
I know this must be a difficult time but I hope you will find comfort in the many wonderful memories that will remain.
Brendan McDonald &Family

Cathy, Judy, Betty & Families:
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. We know that this is a difficult time for you , but take comfort that Aunt Mae lived a full life with much love and respect from family and friends, and set a kind and gratious standard, to which, we can all aspire. We have very fond memories of her at our sons wedding.
Ray & Betty

We were saddened to hear the news of her passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.She will be remembered forever because of her stories and her passion for life.

I first met Mae at Sacred Hearts when we shared Eucharistic duties. We became friends at Bank of America and then at Catholic Daughters. She was a genteel woman and always had somehing nice to say to everyone. She has been missed and will continue to be missed. Cathy, Judy and Betty, I am very sorry for your loss. Bunny (Lorraine) Walsh