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Mary Cahill Obituary
She served her beach for over 70 years in various capacities: as chairman, chairman of the Board of Governors, Black Point Beach Association manager for 35 years, zoning officer, and tax collector. She also served on the Water and Sewer Commission of East Lyme for 30 years. Upon her retirement, she was honored by Black Point, the Town of East Lyme and the State of Connecticut. They even named a street The Cahill Way. Always vocal when she believed she was right, she fought for the betterment of the beaches and the town.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at noon Dec. 14, in St. Agnes Church, 22 Haigh Avenue, Niantic. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Black Point Cahill Educational Fund. P.O. Box 715, Niantic, CT. 06357. Condolences may be shared on Mary's memorial page at www.neilanfuneralhome.com.
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Andrew McKirdy
December 11, 2024
Mary was such a grand lady of spirit, joy and her own special charm which she shared with us for so many years.
The words of a poet are appropriate:
There are stars up above,
So far away we only see their light
Long, long after the star itself is gone.
And so it is with people that we loved -
Their memories keep shining ever brightly
Through their time with us is done.
And so it is with Mary Cahill. She lived a luminous and consequential life as measured by the selfless enlargement of happiness and service she represented. Hers is a bright star that will long remain a bright and shining memory in the hearts of so many of us.
Andrew McKirdy
Mark Christensen, East Lyme
December 10, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. I think Mrs. Cahill was a force of nature.
Jennifer COOKE
December 8, 2024
Jim Shake
December 5, 2024
Truly the constant and steady heart beat of the Black Point Beach Association for so many years. Go in peace Mary, God Bless.
Kristen schunemann
December 5, 2024
Rest easy god loves you...
Dave Fairman
December 5, 2024
Rest in Peace Mary
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