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Margaret Cullen Obituary

Margaret Rita Cullen 86

Shrewsbury - Margaret Rita (Collins) Cullen, age 86, a lifelong resident of Shrewsbury, died Monday September 10, 2018 unexpectedly at home.

She was the wife of the late Charles E. Cullen, Jr. who died in 1991.

Born in Worcester and raised in Shrewsbury, she was the daughter of the late William L. and Rose F. (Garello) Collins.

She was a graduate of the former Ascension High School in Worcester and later attended St. Joseph's College in CT. Rita is a longtime member of St. Mary's Church in Shrewsbury. She loved gardening, sewing and following current events including the stock market.

Rita enjoyed spending time with her family and was cherished for her wit, laughter and good humor.

She is survived by 4 daughters, Stephanie Abisla and her husband Russell of Milford, Brenda Cullen of Westport, Natalie Cullen Nordin and her husband Eric of Dayton, OH and Veronica "Roni" Mulcahy and her husband Mark of Shrewsbury. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, Angela, Matthew and Luke Mulcahy, Rachel, Sarah and Hannah Nordin and many cherished nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends will celebrate Rita's life on Monday, September 17, from 4 PM – 7 PM at the Chiampa Funeral Home ~ The Sumner House, 5 Church Road, On the Common, Shrewsbury. The Funeral Mass for Rita will be Tuesday, September 18 at 9:30 AM at St. Mary's Church, 640 Main St., Shrewsbury. Burial will follow at Mt. View Cemetery, Shrewsbury.

To view Rita's online tribute, share a memory or offer a condolence please log onto www.chiampafuneralhome.com

Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Sep. 12 to Sep. 16, 2018.
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Pearl Travis

September 17, 2018

Thinking of you.
Margy and Rick Abisla

September 16, 2018

Margaret Abisla

September 16, 2018

a loved one

September 14, 2018

Dear Roni,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I hope you feel surrounded by much love. I know I can't make your pain go away, but I want you to know I'm here with a shoulder or an ear or anything else you need.

Zuwen

Zuwen Kuang

September 14, 2018

a loved one

September 13, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Cullen family.
A truly wonderful, funny, kind woman who will be missed. God bless! Love Joe and Lisa.

September 13, 2018

My thoughts are with the family during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there is a hope for our love ones lost in death can be reassuring.*

September 13, 2018

Condolences to all the beautiful Cullen girls, Steph, Brenda Talie and Roni, and their families. I am so sorry for the loss of your spirited, beautiful, dignified, kind, loving Mom and of course the best Godmother who always showered me with her love and humor. I have such wonderful memories and for that I am grateful. On angel's wings, Riri. Say hi to ChaChi and my Dad and give them huge hugs from me. Your beautiful soul will be missed by many.

Gail Cosky

September 12, 2018

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Chiampa Funeral Home

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St. Mary's Church

640 Main St, Shrewsbury, MA

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