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Gertrude McCaffrey Obituary

Gertrude M. McCaffrey longtime resident of Billerica; 73 BILLERICA Gertrude M. McCaffrey, age 73, died unexpectedly Tuesday, at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington. She was born in Boston, November 17, 1934, daughter of the late Arthur N. and Mary L. (Christensen) McCaffrey. She lived in Billerica for most of her life. Miss McCaffrey was employed for the Microwave Company in Burlington for over 20 years, prior to her retirement. She was a member of the Billerica Senior Center and the Golden Age Club. She is survived by her 2 brothers, Arthur "Bud" McCaffrey and his wife, Marilyn, and Donald "Mack" McCaffrey and his wife, Mary, all of Billerica; her sister-in-law, Barbara McCaffrey of Billerica; and brother-in-law, Robert Gibson of Somerville. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Miss McCaffrey was also the sister of the late Warren and Franklyn McCaffrey, and Mary Gibson. McCAFFREY Of Billerica, April 1, Gertrude M. McCaffrey. Funeral Saturday from the SWEENEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 66 Concord Rd., Billerica at 8 a.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Theresa Church at 9 a.m. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours will be held Friday from 3-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Burial in Fox Hill Cemetery, Billerica. Funeral Director's W.J. and Dean M. Laurendeau.
Published by Lowell Sun on Apr. 3, 2008.

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Karen Delaney

April 10, 2008

May you find comfort in beautiful memories of time you spent together Heaven has welcomed a very special Lady With Sincere Sympathy Karen Delaney

Michelle McCaffrey

April 7, 2008

Dear Gertie,
We already miss you so much. Family gatherings will not be the same without you. We could always count on you for anything and you will always be Grammy Gert in our hearts. We will always speak of you with warmth and kindness. Love Stephen, Michelle and Paige

Denise & Leo Fama

April 6, 2008

We will deeply miss you. You were like a second grandmother to us. You shared some special times with us ecspecially the birth of our two children. Our life will not be the same without you. Rest in peace! Love, Denise & Leo Fama

Mitchell & Megan Fama

April 6, 2008

Grammy Gert you will be greatly missed on every special occassion. We enjoyed spending time with you when we visited Billerica. We will always remember the funny stories my parents will tell us about you. All our love Mitchell and Megan Fama

Barbara Cress

April 4, 2008

I will always remember all the fun we had together as kids, and our trips to Rhode Island to my family picnic. You were a wonderful friend growing up, and I will remember the nice dinner you and I had with Barbara (Miller) Keesler the last time I was up there. Will miss hearing your voice. Barbara (Boutwell) Cress

Carol Agrella

April 4, 2008

I worked with Gert for many years at Microwave Associates, she was a great lady, a lot of fun and I know she will be greatly missed.

Eddie Clark

April 4, 2008

Gert, I'll miss you. God rest your soul in peace.

Charlene Caron (Peake)

April 3, 2008

Gert, You'll never know how much you've meant to be a part of our family. We Love you and we will NEVER forget you. I will think of you every time I make macaroni and cheese. Rest in peace. Love you forever, Charlene (Peake), John and Family

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