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COLIN MCGRATH Obituary
Colin leaves behind his best friend and partner in crime, Sloane, and his loving parents, Brendan and Kerri. His grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, nanny, and friends will miss Colin and his lovable ways for the rest of their lives. We pray his spirit lives on in each of us forever.
A Funeral Mass will be held in the Gate of Heaven Church, 609 E. Fourth Street, SOUTH BOSTON, on Friday, August 3rd at 11AM, followed by a private burial. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Colin's name to South Boston Catholic Academy, 866 E. Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127 or simply live one day with pure joy in your heart like Colin lived each day.
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Memories and Condolences
for COLIN MCGRATH
Margaret & Frank Riley
July 25, 2024
thinking of you.
Margaret & Frank Riley
July 24, 2023
As always, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
We're keeping you in our hearts.
Love,
Margaret & Frank Riley.
Angela cimino
July 24, 2023
Sweet Colin not a day has passed that you have not crossed my mind. I often think of what a sweet handsome boy you were always waiting with a smile.
love your favorite waitress at the Last Last diner.
Margaret and Frank Riley
July 24, 2021
Continued prayers and love today and every day.
Jillian Lagreco
July 24, 2021
We think of all of you today and every day we send our love
Margaret and Frank Riley
July 24, 2020
Keeping you in our prayers and our hearts today, and every day.
May the love and support of those who love you help to ease the heaviness on your hearts.
Penny Carver
October 9, 2018
Kerri,
I just heard about Collin's tragic death when I had my appointment with Daniel Gus. I am in shock. I now know what is meant by "a broken heart." My heart breaks for you and your family. Please know that I am here and would do anything in the world to help you and your family.
With heartfelt sympathy,
(Barbara) Penny Carver
October 3, 2018
Kerri, I can't imagine what you are going through. My thoughts are with you and your family often. I feel lucky to have seen the light that Colin brought you. I am so sorry.
Sincerely,
Dave Margolius
September 7, 2018
Dr. McGrath: Today, Tim Guiney, MD, told me about the tragic death of Colin on 7/25/18. The news hit me like a brick wall. I do hope that you are able to cope well with this insurmountable loss. Please accept our deepest and heartfelt sympathy. Herbert P. Golub, Ph.D.-former patient. Carol M. Golub,Ph.D. spouse
Chilmark, (Martha's Vineyard), MA
Mary Lou Crispo
August 24, 2018
Hi Kerri my heart goes out to you and your family.Colin had a smile that would light up anyones heart .You and your family are in my prayers. Your friend and patient .
Riley
August 17, 2018
My heart hurts for you, shed a tear for the gaping hole left in your hearts. He seems so sweet. Sending you peace as you struggle to find balance.
Rachael Schieferstein Morton
August 14, 2018
Oh Kerri, I'm so sorry for your loss! My heart hurts for you. I loved your photos and watching your beautiful children grow. I wish I could have met Colin in person. Lots of love and hugs for you, your husband and Sloane.
Emily Horvath
August 14, 2018
Kerri and all the McGrath family, I don't have the words to express my sympathy and heartache for you. I pray for peace in your hearts and the love of God to surround you. May we all live our days full of love and light and joy like your boy Colin.
Emil Petrusa
August 8, 2018
Kerri and family. Such a loss. As parents the health and well-being of our children are our top priorities. They are also a source and focus of love. Colin's picture shows his joy and "go after it" disposition. There are no words for this loss. Know that I have Colin, you and your family in my prayers. Know, too, that I am here for anything that will support you and family.
Tom and Phyllis Fabello
August 6, 2018
I am stunned and deeply saddened to hear this news. I can't imagine the pain you must be dealing with. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Jolie
August 6, 2018
My deepest condolences to the family.May God's promise found in John 6:40, of the hope to see our loved ones again, comfort your heart and give you peace, strength and hope in the days ahead.
Tina Byrnes
August 4, 2018
Deepest sympathies to Kerri and family. So sorry for the loss of your little angel Colin. May God give you strength and peace.
Tina Byrnes
August 4, 2018
Deepest sympathies to Kerri and family. So sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy. May God give you the strength to help each other through this horrible tragedy.
A Mother
August 4, 2018
Dear McGrath Family,
Like many others who have sent messages, I do not know you personally but the sheer tragedy you are experiencing took my breath away. I believe the city of Boston has communally genuflected in honor of your gorgeous, spirited boy. May Colin rest softly, may Sloane have a quick recovery and may you all find strength during this deeply reflective time.
_A mother in Boston
Priya Lewis
August 3, 2018
Since I've known Colin for a long time I loved the fact he used to call me his wife/girlfriend, and that's something that I would always miss him saying. I loved that he made everyone's day even if they had a okay day he'll be the one to make it a great day Colin's the most smartest 2year old that I enjoyed hanging out with and even singing with. I'll will always have a special place in my heart for him and his beautiful family they are now part of my family❤. Rest easy baby boy we love and miss you
A mom
August 3, 2018
I'm so sorry for your loss of your baby boy. I lived in South Boston as a working mom and just recently moved away with my two little ones. My heart aches for you, you are all of us. May you find peace. Eternal love for your little one.
Cheryl Williamson
August 3, 2018
My sincere condolences to Kerri, Brendan and Sloane,
To my sweet little Valentine Colin, may you rest on the the wings of angels, god look after his family in all the days ahead.
August 3, 2018
I am sorry for your loss.
Prayers to you and all that loved little Colin.
Carol
August 3, 2018
There are no words to express the sadness for the loss of your sweet baby boy Colin. Prayers for your family during this unimaginable time. May God send his angels to try to comfort you
A mom
Elijah Lewis
August 3, 2018
As I had only met Colin for a few days, I loved his shinning smile and how smart he was. For the last day of his life I have read a book about trains to him, and I was amazed at the fact that he knew so many big words that I didn't even know myself. His voice sticks in my head as I could still hear him singing so many songs. I pray that he will Rest In Peace as I know that he is still watching over everyone. I will always love and miss you Colin Thomas Mcrath.
Deb Timilty
August 3, 2018
Words can not express how sorry we are for the loss of your baby boy. We will be thinking and praying for your family. We hope God sends angels to walk with you and comfort you during this time. Love the Timilty and Ricci Families.
Billy, Rachel & Family Higgins
August 3, 2018
We are so very sorry for your loss. We will keep your precious Angel Colin in our prayers.
a mom
August 3, 2018
We will remember your precious boy forever. May the memories of his joy & happiness provide you strength today and always.
MaryEllen Sinkiewicz
August 3, 2018
Deepest condolences on the loss of your beautiful boy. We're all diminished by his death. The words of your extraordinary tribute will remain with me for a long time.
Katie Scrocca
August 3, 2018
Brendan and Family,
My deepest condolences. You and your family are in my prayers.
Chris and Becky Chapin
August 3, 2018
We are so sorry for your heartbreaking loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Christine Huggins
August 2, 2018
Kerri & Family,
We have been thinking of you all since hearing of Colin's passing. I can't begin to understand how you all must be feeling. Colin was a beautiful soul and he will live on in the memories of everyone he came in contact with. May you find strength & comfort in the days ahead.
Xoxo,
The Huggins Family
Matthew 5:4
August 2, 2018
Heartbreaking... it just doesn't seem right when someone so very very young with so much to give must leave this earth. Sincerely praying for the promises of Our Heavenly Father to continuously sustain you through this most unimaginable difficult time and comfort you until you are reunited with Colin again...my heartfelt condolences to the Parents, Family and Friends of this handsome young boy.
~Jane, a stranger who cares
Jeff and Cathy Surette/McCarthy
August 2, 2018
Kerri and Family.
No Words !! Beyond saddened for the loss of Colin. Sending all our love and healing prayers your way
Huong Madrigal
August 2, 2018
I cannot imagine the pain that you are feeling with the loss of Colin. I hope that you are able to find some peace in a time of such sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers and deepest sympathies to you.
Jennifer Braun Anzaldi
August 2, 2018
We're so sorry to hear about the loss of your little boy. Please know that we will continue to keep you and your entire family in our thoughts and prayers during this terrible time. May the love of your wonderful family help you move forward.
Allyson Hammerstedt
August 2, 2018
Kerri and family Thank you for sharing your love and loss with us. As many have said before, there are no words to say. I am so sorry you are enduring this incredible pain. Colin will always be a reminder to live life to the fullest and cherish every day. Sending love and comfort to you and your family, today and always.
August 2, 2018
My heart is broken for you Kerri, Brendan and Sloane. May beautiful Colin's memory be a blessing always. I will never forget him and the deep, deep love you had for him. Please know that I am thinking of you every day. Sending love, thoughts and energy, Reena Karani, MD
Harmony Stratton
August 2, 2018
Our deepest condolences. Our thoughts are with your family. Harmony, Sam, and Oscar
Kevin & Barbara Coyne & Family
August 1, 2018
Our deepest sympathies upon the loss of your beautiful son. There are no words that can comfort you at this time. The loss of a child is an unnatural occurrence that no parent should have to endure. Please rely on the support of each other and your families in the days, weeks and months ahead. May God Bless Colin and his parents and all of his family and friends.
August 1, 2018
Kerri and family,
I have been thinking of you non stop since I heard this awful news. I am so sorry to hear of this tragic loss of your sweet baby boy. I can not fathom what you are going through. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Kristen McArdle, nurse at MGH wh11
marie Ghella
August 1, 2018
We are so sorry for the loss of your sweet baby boy Colin. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and your childrens Nanny.
God Bless You
The Ghella Family
BMC PICU STAFF
August 1, 2018
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart and may God hold Colin in his arms. God be with you Brendan,Kerri, and little Sloane now and always.
Peggy HOGAN
August 1, 2018
So sorry for your loss sending love and prayers to all of you.
Jillian and Justin Lagreco
August 1, 2018
We are truly heartbroken for your loss. We send our deepest heartfelt condolences to you Kerri, Brandon,and Sloane along with the Palamari and McGrath families. We love you all very much. Rest easy sweet boy.
Jesse Murphy
August 1, 2018
Oh Kerri, my heart just breaks for you and your family. Sending love and prayers to you all.
Carol Jones
August 1, 2018
I wish to extend my deepest condolences and prayers to the family. May Colin be with the angels in eternal peace.
The Menjin Family
August 1, 2018
Our deepest sympathies on your loss. Thinking of your family during this sad time.
Aunt Margaret, Uncle Frank and family
August 1, 2018
Our hearts are broken. There are no words of consolidation, no hug will lessen the pain...
Colin, your brief time here on earth brought so much joy to your family, and all who knew you, that you will live on in our hearts forever.
All of our love to you Brendan, Kerri and Sloane, we are here for you ... ALWAYS
Carol Jay
August 1, 2018
God Bless all of you. Im so sorry for the loss of your beautiful little boy. He is precious. Prayers and hugs sent.
Laura DeMarco
August 1, 2018
My deepest condolences.
August 1, 2018
You have my deepest sympathy. May the God of loyal love comfort the family during your time of sorrow. Psalms 119:7
Marion Ritz
August 1, 2018
My deepest sympathies and thoughts are with you and your beautiful boy.
I am keeping you in prayer and may the love of family and friends guide and hold you thru the days to come.
Carol R
August 1, 2018
Dear Thomas Family,
I want to extend my condolences to all of you , you have been in my thoughts since I heard about. Colin. There is no easy way to understand or accept this loss, I Don't know what you exactly you're feeling, but I know a bit about this pain. I pray that our God and father give you and your entire family a calm and firm heart,giving you everlasting comfort and hope. With my sincerest sympathies. CR
August 1, 2018
My heart breaks for you,I am so sorry Peggy Hogan
Jean Donadio
August 1, 2018
My heart breaks for you. Kerri, Brendan, and Sloane and your family, please know that Liz and I are thinking about you. May God comfort you and surround you with love. Jean Donadio
Norman and Jane Crump
August 1, 2018
We will keep you all lifted in prayer during this time and in the days ahead.
Our deepest condolences,
Norman and Jane Crump
Katie Mabardi
July 31, 2018
Rest in the sweetest of peace Colin. Your contagious laugh and infectious smile will be greatly missed. You were only here a short time but the impact you had on us will last forever. Prayers for Mom, Dad and Sloane. Always in our hearts
Katie, Mitch, Ryan and Mia
Gertie Chapin
July 31, 2018
Rest in piece little man ...
Maria Ober
July 31, 2018
My deepest sympathies and love to the McGrath family. Colin is heaven's newest angel. May God surround you in his loving arms and comfort you thru this unspeakable tragedy. Colin will forever live on in all who had the blessing to know him.
Steve and Toni Nee
July 31, 2018
We are so very sorry for this senseless and horrific tragedy. Our prayers are with you as you grieve together. We wish for you to be surrounded by love and peace and through God's grace experience a healing that only faith and time can provide.
Carolyn Coffey
July 31, 2018
My sincere sympathy on the tragic loss of Colin. The heartbreak of losing a child is beyond anything any parent should have to experience . Heaven gained a beautiful little angel who will always be with you and watching over you . God bless your family and wrap you in His loving arms, giving you love and strength to deal with your broken hearts. RIP sweet Colin
Deb and Chris Kwolek
July 31, 2018
Our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers for the loss of this little angel. God bless your family as He holds Colin in heaven.
kevin galvin
July 31, 2018
not knowing you I delivered flowers to you yesterday just wanted to express my deep sorrow.
Don Cronin
July 31, 2018
God bless your family. Handsome little boy. You're in my prayers and I'm sorry for your loss.
Suzanne Maher
July 31, 2018
I don't believe we know each other, but my heart breaks for you and everyone that knows you. I don't think there's a person out there who doesn't feel the same way. So tragic, taken too soon and is so unfathomable... Prayers
Colette Callahan
July 31, 2018
Our deepest condolences and sympathy, may your son rest in the sweetest of piece..our hearts our with your family at this difficult time. The Callahan Family
Nancy Petrillo
July 31, 2018
Our sincerest condolences, we send you our love and prayers.
Sincerely,
Pat & Nancy Petrillo
Kathy Greene
July 31, 2018
Rest in Peace Little angel God Bless.
Charles Bazylinski
July 31, 2018
Rest In Peace Little Lad. God bless you, your family and friends.
Jim Greene
July 31, 2018
Colin is now with all of angels watching all of us. This beautiful child so pure and innocent will always be remembered. God bless you Kerri, Brendan and Sloane.
sandra
July 31, 2018
I am so sorry for your family, Your son was in play group with my granddaughter to which I attended on Thursdays Wonderful little boy. Much love ♥And prayers for you all
Sheila Kilduff
July 31, 2018
may the happiness in the face of this child bring you through these heartbreaking times, sometimes we must learn from the children.
Lou & Lin calla
July 31, 2018
Our hearts are with you .
Emily and Phillip
July 31, 2018
Your beautiful smile and contagious giggles are always in our hearts - we love you always, Colin
Lysa Oviedo
July 31, 2018
Wishing my condolences and prayers to the McGrath family
Barbara
July 31, 2018
I imagine there is no pain more far reaching and deeper than losing a child. There are just no words that will ease your agony. My heart and prayers go out to you at this most difficult time. May God surround you with His love and grace in the days ahead. Your precious little boy will forever play and dance among the angels. My most sincere condolences to all those who loved Colin.
July 31, 2018
Hugs to you all. Colin will watch over you with love and joy. Special hugs to his nanny.
A mom
July 31, 2018
RIP little Colin and prayers for the whole family and the poor Nanny.
God bless you all
Annemarie & Michael Reaney & Family
July 31, 2018
Our sincere and deepest condolences. Rip little angel
July 31, 2018
My condolences to the family. May the little Angel Rest in Peace. Sending prayers.
Robert Minott
July 31, 2018
My heart breaks for this tragic loss. May you all find some bit of peace with fond and loving memories.
July 31, 2018
Rest In Peace you sweet angel.!
Leslie Olson
July 31, 2018
Mr and Mrs McGrath
My heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your beautiful little boy Colin. Trust he will be your guardian angel and watch over you and the community of south boston forever.
Thank you for the gift of colin who brought love, happiness, joy too you, your families,extended family, his nanny, friends and his playmates at the park each and every day.
In closing, I lived in south boston while I did a tour of duty at the Naval Air Station and the community was awesome to me. I have a very special place in my heart for south boston and will forever. God Bless You.
Jamie Gallo-Antonelli
July 31, 2018
My family and I are deeply sorry for your loss!!! I took my 2 year old son up to the memorial for Colin and we said a prayer for him and left 3 of his stuffed animals up there for him. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during this time!
A sympathetic stranger
July 31, 2018
You don't know me. However, I feel so sad your beautiful Colin has passed away. Moving on may be the hardest thing you will ever do. May God help you to heal your broken hearts.
Shimoli And Jay
July 31, 2018
Dear Colin,
Your smile lit up the hearts of everyone around you - near and far. Rest In Peace sweet angel.
Jean Elkins
July 31, 2018
I can't imagine the sorrow and grief you and your family are going through. May God and the wonderful memories you have of Colin give you strength.
Jean Elkins
Debbie Keegan
July 31, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss of your sweet little boy. Praying for Sloan's quick recovery. Prayers and thoughts are with you. Debbie and Bud Keegan
Sarah Wright
July 31, 2018
There are just no words to describe the pain in my heart, for you and your family ... probably the sadest day in my lifetime ... I am counting on the power of prayer to guide you , and your family , and to somehow derive the strength that you will need You will always be in my thoughts ... God Bless you
Barbara Corbett-Flavin
July 31, 2018
Sorry.
Debbie Griffin
July 31, 2018
I'm so sorry. I have no words. Such a sweet, angelic face. God bless. You have an entire community of people who are praying for you.
Mrs. Picard SBCA
July 31, 2018
May God bless you and your family and give you strength during this difficult time. Colin was such a wonderful little boy and is an angel in heaven watching over you now. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Anna Gates
July 31, 2018
God Bless Colin.A little angel. Peace and prayers for his family and friends.
Diana and Paul Barry
July 31, 2018
We are so sorry for the loss of your beautiful son, Colin. He is now an angel. Our thoughts and prayers are with the McGrath family and friends. May god hold each of you in his arms and give you all the strength you may need. God Bless
The Jackson 3
July 31, 2018
Prayers for all the family..
Honey Earner
July 31, 2018
God Bless this little angle and his family, so very sad for this loss.
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