Sara M. McNally

Sara M. (Carr) McNally, 78
Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother

Sara Marie (Carr) McNally, 78, of Robert Street, Attleboro, died unexpectedly at her residence on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 with her beloved husband at her side. She was the wife of Lawrence Aloysius McNally to whom she was married on June 27, 1953 at Holy Ghost Church in Attleboro.

Born in Attleboro, Massachusetts on May 21, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Ellen (Laffan) Carr. She was a lifelong resident of the City of Attleboro and was a graduate of Attleboro High School.

She was a communicant of Holy Ghost Roman Catholic Church in Attleboro where she practiced her faith with her family for decades.

Mrs. McNally will be best remembered by her loving family as a dedicated and devoted wife and mother and, in later years, grandmother.

Her universe revolved around her love for her family. “Her love was like a circle. It had no beginning and no end. It kept going around and around, ever expanding, touching everyone who came in contact with it.”

Although primarily a homemaker, she worked for a few years at the former Camera Shop in downtown Attleboro.

Among her favorite pastimes was listening to music with a special ear for the sounds of Johnny Cash, John Denver and for Irish music.

In addition to her husband of 56 years, she leaves eight children: Brenda M. Ward of North Yorkshire, England; Brian J. McNally of Pawtucket, Rhode Island; Lisa E. McNally of Hyannis; Stephen T. McNally of Wareham; Gary G. McNally of Pascagoula, Mississippi; Mary Kay McNally of Palm Beach Shores, Florida; Kerri A. McNally of Attleboro and Shawn P. McNally of South Attleboro; 9 grandchildren; four great grandchildren: three sisters: Miriam Duffany of Attleboro; Ellen Mansfield of Wilmington, North Carolina and Susan Cavanagh of Falmouth; two brothers: Martin Carr of Seekonk and David Carr of Falmouth; several nieces, nephews, extended family members and members of her husband’s family.

She was the sister of the late Joseph Carr.

Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend visitation on Monday, May 17, 2010 from 4:00 – 8:00 PM in the “Memorial Chapel” of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home – the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, ¾ mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro.

Children’s room available during visitation.

Those in need of a ride to visitation may simply call the funeral home at (508) 695-0200 to make an advance reservation for such gratis local transportation.

Family and friends are cordially invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 10:30 AM at Holy Ghost Roman Catholic Church, Linden Street, Attleboro with the Rev. John M. Murray, Pastor, officiating.

There will be no funeral cortege from the funeral home prior to the commencement of the Mass of Christian Burial.

Following church services an invitation will be extended to join the family for a time of continued fellowship and refreshment in the lower level of the church.

Private burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery, West Street, Attleboro.

Please do not send flowers. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Dyer-Lake Charitable Foundation, Inc., a registered 501 (c) 3 organization, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, North Attleboro, MA 02760 to benefit either of two of Mrs. McNally’s favorite organizations: St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or St. Labre Indian School. Please designate what organization you would prefer your donation to benefit.

For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book located on the internet at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200.