CLINTON
George P. McNamara, 90, passed away peacefully after an illness on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester.
George leaves his wife of 60 years, Stella (Litterio) McNamara; two sons: Brian McNamara and his wife, Cindy Doucette, of Worcester and George McNamara and his wife, Carol, of Leominster; two grandchildren: James McNamara and his wife Amanda-Jean of Portland, Oregon, and Jillian McNamara and her friend Rich Allcott, of Beverly; brothers-in-law Thomas Litterio and his wife Judy, of Sterling, and Larry Litterio of Clinton; sisters-in-law Jean Litterio of Clinton, and Lorraine McNamara, of Falmouth; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers Edward, Francis and Vincent McNamara.
George was born in Worcester, son of the late Edward and Margaret (Carney) McNamara, and moved to Clinton at an early age. He attended Clinton schools and enlisted in the United States Navy at the start of World War II. He proudly served on two aircraft carriers during the war; the USS Core and the USS Lake Champlain. Upon his return to Clinton he worked in local manufacturing firms and retired from the former Suprenant Wire & Cable Co. after many years.
George loved his summer vacations, especially at Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, where he and his family always stayed at the same summer cottage for years. George also loved to take his family to Whalom Park during the summer months.
George was a life-long member of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Clinton, now named St. John the Guardian of Our Lady Parish.
In retirement, George enjoyed traveling and attended many naval ships reunions with former shipmates. He also enjoyed following sports, especially Holy Cross, the Red Sox, Bruins and Revolution, and the New York Football Giants. George was a longtime member of The Knights of Columbus and The Ancient Order of Hibernians.
George's family would like to extend their deepest thanks to the staff at UMASS Memorial Hospital, and especially to those in the SICU, and also to the staff of the Rose Monahan Hospice Home.
A Wake will be held at the McNally & Watson Funeral Home, 304 Church St., on Wednesday, April 22nd, from 4pm to 7pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. John the Evangelist Church, 80 Union St., on Thursday, April 23rd, at 10am. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Lancaster. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John's Church, 149 Chestnut St., Clinton, MA 01510.
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