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Jacqueline McNamara Obituary
McNamara, 91
WORCESTER - Jacqueline A. "Jackie" (Shannon) McNamara, 91, died peacefully at home on Monday, July 13, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Her husband of 57 years, John H. "Jack" McNamara, a retired Worcester Fire Lieutenant, died January 16, 2009.
She leaves four sons, Michael D. McNamara and his wife Evie of Leominster, Sean P. McNamara and his wife Carolyn of Sutton, Thomas F. McNamara and his wife Anne of Auburn, Peter T. McNamara of Phoenix, AZ; three daughters, Patricia A. Szafarowicz and her husband James of Oakham, Mary C. Miller and her husband Leo of Paxton, Annmarie McNamara Ouellette and her husband Richard of Grafton; her twin brother, John J. Shannon and his wife Barbara of Leominster; her sister-in-law Barbara Shannon also of Leominster; 21 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by two brothers, Francis and Paul Shannon; a sister, Theresa Marie Moran; and two grandsons, Liam Hayden McNamara and Joel Isaac McNamara.
Jackie was born in Leominster, daughter of the late Leo M. and Exelda M. (Bourgeois) Shannon. She lived in Worcester since 1951 and attended Annhurst College in Woodstock, CT. She was a long-time active member of Sacred Heart-St. Catherine of Sweden Parish and its Women's Guild. She had also been a member of the College Hill Civic Association and the St. Vincent De Paul Society. She enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, arts and crafts, including crocheting hats and shawls which she donated to the Boston Children's Hospital. She will be remembered by all for being "Gramma Mac".
The family would like to thank the Auburn Visiting Nurses & Hospice for their attentive services. We also could not have done without the compassionate care of "Frankie" Fresolo and Jen Saarinen.
CALLING HOURS will be from 4 to 7 P.M. on THURSDAY, JULY 16th in KELLY FUNERAL HOME, 154 Lincoln St. A FUNERAL MASS will be held at 11 A.M. on FRIDAY, JULY 17th in SACRED HEART-ST. CATHERINE of SWEDEN CHURCH, 600 Cambridge St., followed by burial in St. John's Cemetery.
The family suggests donations in memory of Jackie be made to the Jimmy Fund, c/o Boston Children's Hospital Trust, 401 Park Drive, Suite 602, Boston, MA 02215 OR on-line at www.giving.childrenshospital.org To share your thoughts and memories with the family on-line, please visit
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John Heroux
July 17, 2020
To all of the McNamaras,
Deepest condolences on the loss of your Mom, Sister, Grandmother, Aunt, and friend. She raised a wonderful family, and had a blessed life.
Love and prayers,
John & Virginia Heroux
Karen Polaski
July 16, 2020
To the McNamaras and families, Sending our sincere condolences,during this sad and difficult time. Its always hardest to lose your Mother. Thinking of you. Casey & Karen
July 16, 2020
We are very sorry for your loss. Mr. & Mrs. McNamara were the best neighbors we could have ask for. Nice memories of them. Now they are together forever.
God bless with sympathy,
Sean & Theresa (LaHair) McDonald
Bruce and Jeanne Humphries
July 16, 2020
Mrs Mac was a wonderful lady who truly loved each and every one of her family. How blessed you all are to be part of her family. She was a symbol of strength, love, family and honesty. She was loved and respected by so many people and we are blessed to have had the honor of knowing her. She will be missed.
Deepest Condolences
Barbara A. Shannon
July 15, 2020
There are no words to express how deeply it hurts to lose her. During our lifetime she did so much for Paul and me. She was like a big sister to me. Always there. Sending my love, Aunt Barbara
Stephen Kayer
July 15, 2020
Mary, Leo & Family my deepest condolences.
Kevin Hussey
July 15, 2020
Deepest condolences from the Hussey Family on the loss of Jackie. The Hussey brothers remember her fondly.
Mary and Dennis Dillon
July 15, 2020
Mary,Leo and family. Our deepest condolences.
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