Ellen F. Mcgrath
July 12, 1927 — January 25, 2015
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Ellen F. Mcgrath
Ellen was born in Cambridge on July 12, 1927, one of two daughters of the late Richard N. and Ellen (Bradley) Lewis. She was raised in Somerville, where she graduated from St. Joseph's High School. In 1948, she married John J. McGrath, Jr. at St. Joseph's Church and they raised a family of six children in Somerville. Ellen was a devout parishioner at St. Ann's in Somerville, Sacred Heart's in Groton, and later at St. Bridget's in Framingham.She worked for nearly 30 years as a banking supervisor for First National Bank of Boston in Dorchester.
Ellen was an adventurous woman who never hesitated trying something new, often finding a new hobby. She had lots of interests and kept herself busy socially with many activities. She was interested in ceramics, bowling, painting, walking, travelling, needlepoint, and rug hooking. Through her travels she made many lasting friendships and stayed forever loyal to her many friends.
Ellen was devoted to her faith, and her family.After moving from Somerville, she found a new home in Pepperell that was host to parties, cookouts, and holidays for the McGrath family.The pool in the backyard was a favorite spot and served as the center of many parties for her grandchildren. Above all else, Ellen was a strong, faith filled woman who loved being surrounded by her family.
Ellen was the beloved wife of the late John J. McGrath, Jr. with whom she shared 42 years of marriage. Devoted mother of E. Elyzabeth Sheehan and her husband Richard Bennett of Gloucester, Richard M. McGrath and his wife Ans of Marlboro, James P. McGrath and his wife Maria of Saugus, Brian E. McGrath, Christopher A. McGrath and his wife Amy of Revere, the late John J. McGrath, III and his late wife Patricia, and mother-in-law of the late Kevin R. Sheehan. Dear sister of the late Mary Jane Lewis. Cherished grandmother of John J. McGrath, IV of Ashland, Richard M. McGrath, Jr. and his wife Denise of Middleboro, Erin O'Connor and her husband William of Ashland, Sean McGrath and his wife Michelle of Millbury, James P. McGrath, Jr. and his wife Erin of Saugus, Teresa McGrath of Gloucester, John J. McGrath of Saugus, Alyssa McGrath of Revere, and Ashley McGrath of Revere. Loving great-grandmother of Colin, Chad, and Kaya.
Relatives and friends will gather in honor and remembrance of Ellen's life for visiting hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose on Friday, January 30 from 4-8 PM, and again on Saturday morning at 8AM before leaving in procession to Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 1155 Main St., Wakefield for her Funeral Mass celebrated at 9AM. Interment in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody.
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Past Services
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Friday, January 30, 2015
4:00 - 8:00 pm
Robinson Funeral Home
Funeral Mass
Saturday, January 31, 2015
Starts at 9:00 am
Most Blessed Sacrament Church
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