Margaret A. McMullin

Margaret A. McMullin, MSN, APRN-BC, OCN, NP, of Braintree, MA, passed away on October 11, 2024, peacefully at home while surrounded by loved ones at the age of 66.

Born in Boston, MA, on August 13, 1958, Margaret dedicated her entire life to helping others. After graduating from Mission Church High School in 1976, Margaret earned her Bachelor's Degree from the Boston College School of Nursing in 1980. To accomplish her goal of becoming a nurse practitioner, she went on to complete her Master's Degree from the MGH Institute of Health Professions in 1998. Raised on Mission Hill, Margaret moved to Braintree in 1986, where she started her own family.

Margaret spent 44 years working in the medical field at Columbia Presbyterian, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Mass General Hospital, and the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Her 24 years caring for patients at the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology at DFCI were among Margaret's proudest. Margaret earned a reputation as a driven and caring colleague eager to mentor young professionals. Her patients, many of whom considered her a friend as much as a provider, found solace in her ability to listen, her comforting words, and her dedication to individualized care.

While not caring for patients, Margaret loved spending time with her grandchildren. Her trips to Martha's Vineyard, Cape Cod, and Spain were most memorable. A perfect Saturday morning for Margaret would be spent on her porch with a cup of coffee, her dog Whitney by her side, catching up with friends, or reading a good book.

Margaret will forever be missed by her son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Carly McMullin; daughter, Kelly McMullin; grandchildren Rory, Wilder, and Hudson McMullin; as well as many beloved siblings, cousins, nieces, nephews, and close friends.

Margaret's legacy will live on in the hearts of those whose lives she touched. Her loss is deeply felt by all who had the privilege to know her, but her spirit of care and kindness will continue to inspire all who follow in her footsteps.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 10 AM at the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (1545 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02120), with a reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Margaret's honor to MGH's Esophageal Cancer Research Fund; details are available at margaretmcmullin.com