METHUEN — Constance D. "Connie" McCann, 74, of Methuen died on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010 at Saints Medical Center, Lowell.
Connie was born and raised in Lawrence and attended Sacred Heart Grammar School and High School and remained an avid parishioner of Sacred Heart Church. She was state president of Dept. of Ma. Ladies Auxiliary Marine Corps League and president of Marine Corps League, Merrimack Valley Auxiliary.
Connie was the daughter of the late Florida D. Fortier Fairweather and George Ree Fairweather. Her family members include her husband of 53 years, Robert T. McCann of Lawrence; and her children, Kathleen B. McCann and her fiance Timothy Hall of Derry, N.H., Kevin R. and his wife Nellie McCann of Salisbury, Keith T. McCann of Pelham, N.H., Karen M. and her husband Marc Difruscia of Tewksbury, Robert A. McCann of Methuen, Timothy P. McCann of Methuen, and Chloe and Brie; and her grandchildren, Kevin R. McCann of Florida, Alec M. Difruscia of Tewksbury, Alysa Ree Difruscia of Tewksbury, Lee Evangelista and her husband Thomas of Methuen, Gina Tammaro and husband Robert of N. Reading, and Guiness "Chumly" and Franc; and several great-grandchildren.
ARRANGEMENTS: Calling hours will be on Monday, Jan. 25, 2010 from 4 to 8 p.m. at The Arthur J. Scott Funeral Home, 298 South Broadway, Lawrence and again on Tuesday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. A funeral Mass will follow on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 11 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church, Lawrence. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dana Farber Institute, Multiple Myeloma Reasearch, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02115 or to Sacred Heart Church, 321 S. Broadway, Lawrence, MA 01843. To send an online condolence, please visit www.dewhirstfuneral.com.
Bob,I am so sorry about your loss of Connie, I missed the announcement and a patient just told me of her passing. My mother , Barabara aslo sends her deepest condolensces and we remember all the good times on Ayer Road. I always will remember your nice pool on hot summer days, and growing up on Ayer Road was nice having you and Connie as our neighbors. I know she will be in our prayers.
Jim Vitale
February 11, 2010 | Plaistow, NH
Karen & Family
We are so sorry for the loss of you mother may here wonderful memories always put a smile on you face and also for the kids . We had some wonderful time at the shop with our mom's I hope there catching up you know how doris was. Unfortunately we did not hear about her passing until all the services were over. Please accept our condolences and know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love The Hatems
karen hatem
February 10, 2010 | Lawrence, MA
Bob...We were all saddened to hear of the passing of your mom. Unfortunately we did not hear about her passing until all the services were over. Please accept our condolences and know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
All our love,
Lois, Justin, Alyssa and Hannah
Lois Walworth
January 31, 2010 | Lawrence, MA
Dear Kevin, Keith and Family All of us at the Post Office are sorry for your loss. In the quiet moments when the hurt is hard to bear. May the love become your shelter and may the beauty of precious memories of your mother be your comfort. Your hearts will be in our prayers.
Kevin Poe
January 26, 2010 | Lawrence, MA
Dear Bob and Family. Diane and I are so sorry for your loss. Connie was a wonderful person and a great wife and mother. We will always remember our trip to Canada and the good times we had with you both at our parties, the Mount Vernon Park. and the years of support you gave to us. May God bless you all now and forever
Dick and Diane Reming
January 26, 2010
Dear Bob & Family we are saddened to hear of the Passing of Connie I worked with her at Western Electric and she was a beautiful lady I saw her at Al's Diner one time and had a great chat with her. You are all in our prayers at this diffucult time. God Bless
May & Don Field
January 26, 2010 | Dade City, FL
For Karen and family, I am very sorry to hear about your mom passing away. She was always so nice to me. I hope you are doing okay and my prayers are with you and your family. Take care. Lori St.Hilaire
January 25, 2010
For Keith and Kevin...
I am terrible at expressing my feelings in person..so I will leave them here. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.. I hope you both are doing ok and wish all of your family the best during this extremely tough time.
Barry
January 25, 2010
Bob@ family,
Our prayers are with you all. She was truly a special person.
Thank you for all you have done for us. We are here for you.
Love,prayers @peace.
Jessie and Pete
January 25, 2010
