Name: Calling hours for Mary Claire Mack
Start: 2021-09-12T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-09-12T21:00:00.000Z
Location: Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, Inc. - Colchester

Mary Claire (Moleski) Mack, age 77, of Colchester, passed away on September 6, 2021 at Middlesex Hospital Comfort Care, with her loving family by her side. Born on June 20, 1944 in Grand Rapids, MI, she was a daughter of the late Dr. Leo T. Moleski and Claire (Bogdanik) Moleski. She married her beloved husband, Edward L. Mack, Jr. on October 21, 1967. Mary retired several years ago after a long and successful career as a Paraprofessional Teacher at the William J. Johnston Middle School in Colchester, where she truly enjoyed working with the children. Mary also worked for a time with the Colchester Florist, manager at the Chestnut Lodge, and as a home Economics teacher in her native town of Grand Rapids, MI. She loved cooking and crafts but her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren. Mary was a devout catholic, and communicant at St. Andrew Church. She will be sadly missed but always remembered with love by her husband of 54 years, Edward; her children their spouses, Jeffrey (Sandy) Mack, and their children, Garrett and Sarah of Lewiston, ME, David (Stacy) Mack, and their children, Griffin and Brooke of Fanwood, NJ, Gregory (Molly) Mack, and their children, Finnian and Roman of St. John's, FL; brother, Dr. Thomas (Linda) Moleski, Dr. Rick (Pam) Moleski; sister-in-law, Bertie Mack; and numerous extended family and friends. In addition to her parents, she was pre deceased by a brother, Martin Moleski; a sister-in-law, Terri Moleski and a brother-in-law, Dr. Bruce Mack. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, September 12th from 3 – 5 pm at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Rd., Colchester. Celebration of the funeral liturgy will be held on Monday, September 13th at 10:30 am directly at St. Andrew Church, 128 Norwich Ave. Colchester, CT 06415. Burial will follow in New St. Andrew Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Andrew Church or the charity of one's choice. For online condolences, please visit www.auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Hartford Courant on Sep. 10, 2021.

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Sandy Doyle

September 30, 2021

Ms. Mary Mack, such a wonderful woman, I am blessed to call a WJJMS co-worker and friend. Sending prayers and hugs to Ed & the whole Mack family.

Wilcox, Vicki

September 22, 2021

I met Mary in December 2020 and from that day we became friends. We had a lot in common and shared many laughs and frequent texts and talks on the phone. She told me about her growing up years and was an inspired speaker. Lots and lots of humor sprinkled into her conversations. Frequently her texts would be peppered with beautiful ( or funny) emoji´s and verses, or inspirational themes. I looked forward to receiving them all. In August we both happened to be in hospital ( Mary) and me in Rehab following a hospital stay and many mornings early before breakfast one or the other of us would call the other from our beds and even then our conversations were lengthy and full of laughs-
A great way to start our day. Mary´s favorite stories were about her sons and the joy she and Ed had in raising them , and her grandchildren she was so proud of. Mary Claire was a proud, strong woman who faced life´s challenges with faith and strength. I, like many many- will miss you so much Mary. My one regret is that I didn´t meet you earlier.
Rest In Peace being in Heaven with your parents, and live on in the hearts of loving family and friends.

Marie Vander Weele

September 11, 2021

Mary Claire was a joy to know in high school at Marywood. Many sympathies to her family and to all who know and love her.

Lisa Czapla Michaud

September 11, 2021

Thinking of you at this time of sorrow and remembering Mary as a sweet, kind and loving person. Did I forget to mention, what a great neighbor too! Sorry for your loss.

Christopher DelGaizo

September 8, 2021

Mrs. Mack was pretty much my second mother growing up in Marlborough. What a kind and good hearted person. I will miss our long talks.

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