Madeline Lyons Gaffey

Madeline Lyons Gaffey obituary, Bonita Springs, FL

Madeline Lyons Gaffey

Madeline Gaffey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home on Sep. 15, 2023.
Madeline Lyons Gaffey, 90, of Naples, FL died Monday, August 21, 2023 at Frances Georgeson Hospice House. Formerly of Boston, MA and Cape Cod, she had been a Naples resident since 1990. She was born September 15, 1932 in Watertown, MA the daughter of the late John J. and Marie (Sheehan) Lyons.
Madeline was raised in Boston, MA and retired from Ford Motor Company. She was a devoted parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and a proud American Irish Catholic citizen. Madeline will be remembered for the help she provided to the Knights of Columbus, advertising the events of their council.
Mrs. Gaffey was a pioneer, loving spouse to her soulmate, John "Jack" Gaffey and a true friend to many. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John J. "Jack" Gaffey.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, September 25, 2023 at 1:00 PM at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 625 111th Ave. No., Naples, FL 34108, Burial will follow in the church memorial garden.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Madeline's name may be made to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.
Online condolences may be offered by visiting www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com.
Arrangements are being handled by Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home, Family Owned Since 1978.

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28300 Tamiami Trail So., Bonita Springs, FL 34134

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