Gertrude McCabe Obituary

Name: Mass of Christian Burial for Gertrude McCabe
Start: 2021-03-12T17:30:00.000Z
Location: Church of the Incarnation

Gertrude (Porter) McCabe, 99, wife of the late James M. McCabe of West Hartford, passed away March 7, 2021 in St. Mary Home. She was born in Hartford, daughter of the late Richard Francis and Elizabeth (Ball) Porter on October 29, 1921. Prior to her retirement, Gertrude was a Bank Teller at Hartford National Bank. She was a member of the Saint Justin Church Ladies Guild and the last surviving member of the Sunshine Girls Card Group. Gertrude was very proud of her Irish heritage and always celebrated St. Patrick's Day in a big way. She loved to cook and bake for her family and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her pride and joy. Gertrude will be lovingly remembered by her children, Mary McCabe of Maynard, MA., Kevin McCabe and his partner Maureen Meehan of Mystic and Richard McCabe of Waterford, her grandchildren, Emily Woods and her husband Dermot, Matthew McCabe and his wife Colleen and Kevin McCabe II and 5 great-grandchildren, Liam, Sarah, James, Abigail and Maggie as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her husband James, she was also predeceased by her brothers and sisters, Thomas Porter, Richard Porter, Margaret Wilcox, Louisa Porter, Elizabeth Nelson, Florence Rudowicz, and Emily Lombardi. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Gertrude's life will be held on Friday, March 12, 2021 at 12:30 PM in the Church of the Incarnation, 544 Prospect Street, Wethersfield. All attendees are requested to go directly to church. Masks must be worn and social distancing will be observed. Burial will follow in Mount St. Benedict Cemetery, 1 Cottage Grove Rd. Bloomfield. There will be no calling hours. Gertrude requested that people wear bright colors to her services. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Office of Radio and Television, Archdiocese of Hartford, 134 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105. The Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home has care of the arrangements. To extend condolences, please visit Farleysullivan.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Mar. 11, 2021.

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Sheryl Pierson

March 5, 2024

Still thinking of you Gert...and always with a smile.....

Sheryl Pierson

March 6, 2023

Missing you, Gert. I am sure you are bringing a smile to everyone in heaven as you did with us here.

Sheryl Pierson

March 16, 2021

Gert was a very dear lady and a good friend. She had a way of making those around her feel special and cared about. Gert was always so friendly and engaging with everyone she met and was always quick to share a laugh or smile. She was a ray of sunshine in so many people's lives. Gert will be missed dearly.

Mark Wallace

March 13, 2021

I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to Gert's entire family. I worked with Gert for several years in the 1980's at the Farmington Ave. office of the former Hartford National Bank, and I remember her fondly. She worked as a teller at the branch and truly epitomized friendly customer service. Her customers would often wait for her so they could enjoy her spirit and lively conversation. She always had a smile on her face as she greeted each customer. In later years, as a Wethersfield resident, I sometimes would see her at Incarnation Church, and she always had that same bright and cheery smile!

Chuck & Jean Graham

March 12, 2021

Kevin,
Jean & I were sad to read of the loss of your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
We wish we could join you and Maureen at the service but we’re not fully vaccinated just yet.

Joey DiLoreto

March 12, 2021

To the entire McCabe family my deepest condolences may Gertie rest in peace with Big Jim. She was a great mother and person. I was Richard's friend but considered the whole family friends. Great memories Happy Saint Patrick Day Mrs. McCabe.

Donny Diloreto

March 11, 2021

To the McCabe family, We want to extend our condolences on the passing of your mom Gertie, may she rest in peace . God Bless her !! Donny Diloreto and family.

DonnaAnn DeFelice-Junk

March 11, 2021

To the McCabe Family, Kevin, Mary & Richard, remembering the good times we had having after dinner coffee & frequent get-togethers at your house. My sincerest condolences on the loss of Gertie, she will be remembered with great fondness. R.I.P. Gertie.

Sally (Barlow) Sarkissian

March 11, 2021

Back in the 1970's, I was a friend of Gert's daughter, Mary. Gert always treated me like family . To this day I have such fond memories of being at her house. Unfortunately I lost contact with everyone after I got married, but was pleased to find out that she lived a long life.
My deepest sympathy to the whole family.

Sally (Barlow) Sarkissian

Mary-Beth Dobmeier

March 11, 2021

I knew Gert when I was a child as my parents became friendly with she and her husband through their mutual friendship with Jim and Mickey Allen.

I met her again when I was an adult when I was a patient at Ellis Manor after an accident. I, of course, continued to call her Mrs. McCabe and she would always tell me to call her by her first name. I had a hard time doing that but eventually was able to do that. We enjoyed many good times sharing meals and participating in activities while at Ellis.

I always enjoyed talking with her. Her love and devotion to her family and her faith were obvious.

She is now resting in peace with her husband and the many friends who have passed on before her. She is just in time for the St. Patrick's Day party on the other side.

My condolences to her family.

Lynn Maher Baker

March 11, 2021

Many decades ago I worked in the same Hartford National Bank building on Farmington Avenue as Gert. I remember how vibrant she was, always smiling. My condolences to her family on her loss.

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