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MARY LOUISE "MAME" McDOWELL
MARY LOUISE "MAME" McDOWELL
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Rejoined her husband, Al, after an eighteen year separation, on Tuesday, April 17, 2012. A native of Clairton, PA, Mame was a longtime resident of Upper St. Clair. Daughter of late Clairton mayor, John J. Mullen and Ethel; sister of the late Jacqueline Scully, John J. Mullen, Jr., and Donald Mullen; survived by her three sons, Sean (Cindi) of Scott Township, Brian (Sue) of New Bern, NC, and Robin (Norford) of Athens, Georgia; two grandchildren, Matthew (Jackie) of Portland, OR and Molly of New Bern, NC, and her beloved cat, Murphy. Graduate of Clairton High School and Duquesne University. Past president Duquesne University Alumni Association, member of Duquesne University Century Club - Distinguished Alumni, employed twenty years in Allegheny County Controller's Office as Payroll Supervisor of the county, Democratic Committee woman thirty years, U.S.C. Election Board twelve years, member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church over fifty years. Mame lived her life to the absolute fullest, and nobody could quite light up a room like Mame McDowell. A class act all the way. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at FREYVOGEL-SLATER FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 112 Fort Couch Rd., Bethel Park (Opposite Macy's South Hills Village). Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Friday at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Remembrances may be made to St. Thomas More or Duquesne University.
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Michele Michaels
April 23, 2012
Sean and family, how very lucky you are to have a mom as glorious as yours, and how sad that you've had to say goodbye for now...she has left a tremendously bright mark on the world!
Bob D.
April 21, 2012
What a great lady Mame was... truly one of a kind. I will always remember our last visit and how sharp and alive she was, even in her final weeks. That kind of spirit never dies, it lives on in all of us. Our sincere condolences to Sean, Brian, Robin and families.
Donna Johnson Forte
April 21, 2012
A kind friend from beginning to end. I will miss you "Missus". God love ya!
val
April 20, 2012
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
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Betty Santoline
April 20, 2012
Dear McDowell Family: Your Mom was a great lady, beautiful both inside and out. She was special, kind and onsiderate of everyone she would meet. She will surely be missed. Rest i peace dear lady, you have earned it.
Harry & Betty Santoline
Tom Henkel
April 20, 2012
Mame, thank you for your kindness and generosity. You were a huge help to my mother and I will always be grateful for your caring and support.
My condolences to the McDowell family. Mame was a wonderful person. She will be missed.
Cheryl Frasca-Shaw
April 20, 2012
My condolences to Mame's family. What a wonderful woman! I know that god has a special very place in heaven for Mame. I feel very lucky to have known her.
April 20, 2012
Dear Sean & Cindy,
Your family is in our prayers.
May Mame rest in peace.
God's Blessings.
Colonel
April 20, 2012
Mame made everyone who knew her feel like they were her best friend..I know I did ,Jim berry..
April 20, 2012
dear mcdowll family, i had the priveledge and honor of knowing mame for 15 years i was just her post office clerk but she made me feel like a million dollars. 3 1/2 years ago i became severely ill. during that time she sent me notes of encouragement. when i retuned to work she came in and gave be a big hug and cry. with me she may be gone but never forgotten.
Beth McClelland
April 20, 2012
What a terrible loss to the world. A bright and shining woman!! My Dad worked with Mame for years at the polls and she and my Mom became good friends. A friend to all!!
patty joyce
April 19, 2012
Brian, Sue and family
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
God Bless
Patty Joyce
Pam Thomas
April 19, 2012
Dear Sean and Cindi - We were so sad to hear this news. Our very deepest sympathies to you both and to your entire family.
Bryan and Pam Thomas
jessicagrealish smith
April 19, 2012
A joy to know and be around, Mame always shared love and laughter. She will be remembered and missed.
Denny,Kim,Sam Barb Owens
April 19, 2012
Our sincerest condolences go out Sean and
his family.
Denny & Kim Owens and Sam &
Barb Owens
Christopher McNally
April 19, 2012
I loved Mame, as did everyone else who was blessed to know her. Our affection was only exceeded by the love and care she returned. Thank you Mame, and thanks to Sean, Brian and Robin for sharing a great woman.
Mike Lucotch
April 19, 2012
I didn't know Mrs. McDowell but listen to Sean frequently. You are all in my prayers. May you take comfort knowing that Mr. & Mrs. McDowell is resting in eternal peace.
Megan Boyle
April 19, 2012
Rob and family:
On behalf of my parents, Bill and Maureen, my sister, Ann, and myself, we send you our deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear Mother.
She was a good friend to my family, and a leader of the Democrats (just our family and yours, ha!) in Upper St. Clair all these years. A brighter, more clever and kind woman you could not find. My parents can attest she was so proud of you and your siblings.
We are deeply sorry for your loss, and ours.
You are in our prayers,
Megan Boyle (Evanston, IL)
William and Maureen Boyle, Ann Boyle,
Upper St. Clair, PA
Jean Connelly
April 19, 2012
My prayers and sympathy to all the McDowells Mame was such fun,so proud of Al and he, so adoring of her. God Bless.
David Donahoe
April 19, 2012
Saddened to hear of Mame's passing. A great, classy lady who made everyone feel good every day. My prayers are with you.
April 19, 2012
What a great lady, I feel so previliged to have know her, she always made you feel so special. When I invited her to my fathers 90th birthday, she said "I feel so priviliged to have been invited". We were so glad tat she came.
She worked with my Father, John Coakley, for many years at the county and they kept in touch in retirement, being they were both Irish and Democrat helped. You have our prayers and sympathies, she will be greatly missed and I'm sure she is in heaven getting to know everyone.
Doc & Mary Lou Horner
April 19, 2012
Sorry for your loss.
Celeste McGraw
April 19, 2012
Mame was kind and very generous of her time to all. I will miss all of the laughter, the jokes, and joining Mame for a glass of scotch.
Mark Herbster
April 19, 2012
My condolences to Mame's family and to her close circle of friends. What a sad loss this is to all who shared a great friendship with her. Mame gave of her time to all. And, through laughs and smiles, she would always have a great story to share. And loved to hear a good one as well. She will be lovingly remembered by so many!
Theresa Mitchell
April 19, 2012
Such a wonderful lady! To Sean(Cindi) and his family....my deepest sympathies to you all.
Theresa A. Mitchell
Kathleen McGarvey
April 19, 2012
I feel honored to have known this amazing woman! As God welcomed her home, I am sure heaven became a bit brighter!
Dr. Robert Vitori
April 19, 2012
Her Brilliant Smile will Light Up Heaven, Forever!
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