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Mary Elizabeth MacCutcheon

 

     Mary Elizabeth (Flaherty –Myers) MacCutcheon, a long-time resident of Malden, died Thursday, February 18, 2010 at the Glenridge Nursing Home in Medford, she was 90.  Born on September 10, 1919 in Chelsea, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Helen (Baker) Flaherty.  Mary was raised and educated in Chelsea and was a graduate of Chelsea High School with the Class of 1937.  After her graduation, Mary furthered her education in the Boston City School of Nursing and graduated in 1941.  Mary worked for many years as a nurse before taking employment as the Public Health Nurse for the City of Chelsea. After many years of dedicated service to the city, Mary retired in 1977.  Mary was married to Frederick P. Myers but he was tragically lost at sea during World War II.  While some people only find love once, Mary was blessed to find love once again and married Raymond M. MacCutcheon in July of 1945.  Mary and Raymond spent over 39 years in marriage together, raising and caring for their family until Raymond’s passing in December of 1984.

     Mary was a life-long member of the Boston City School of Nursing Alumni Association.   She was also a long time member and past secretary for T.O.P.S.; a social weight loss club that was a precursor to Weight Watchers.  Mary was also a life-long member of the D.A.V. of Everett.  Mary enjoyed crocheting and reading.  Mary was a devoted member of St. Theresa’s in Everett and was faithful to saying the Rosary on a daily basis. 

     Mary is survived by her son, Michael "Mac" MacCutcheon of Woburn, her granddaughter, Kristin MacCutcheon, her grandson, Michael MacCutcheon, II and his wife, Ashley, and her great-grandchildren, Justin, Taylor Brady, and Nora.  Mary was also survived by her sister-in-law, Doris Flaherty, Salem, NH as well as many nieces and nephews.

     In addition to her husbands and parents, Mary was preceded in death by her siblings, Harold Flaherty, Anna Flaherty, and Helena Flaherty-Leach.

     Funeral from the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem Street, Malden on Monday, February 22, 2010 at 8 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph's Church, 770 Salem Street, Malden at  9 AM.  Burial will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

     Visitation will be held in the funeral home on Sunday, February 21, 2010 from 4 to 8 PM.  

     Donations in Mary's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.

 

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