Alice M. McWade

McWade, Alice M. (Madden) of Malden, MA, devoted mother, passed away on December 2 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. Born in Boston, MA, in 1935, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Marcelle (Darmand) Madden. She graduated from Cathedral High School in Boston. 
Alice had a long and fulfilling career, beginning as an operator for the telephone company and later serving as a customer service representative for AT&T. In her later years, she worked as an administrative substitute at Mystic Valley Regional Charter School. Alice’s commitment to her community was evident in her many volunteer roles. She served as a Girl Scout leader for nine years and was one of the founding members of the St. Joseph’s Mother Club, where she formed lifelong friendships. As an active member of St. Joseph’s Church, she contributed as a Eucharistic Minister and master teacher, developing the First Communion CCD program.
Alice was married to her beloved husband, Harold A. McWade (predeceased 2019), for 64 years. She was the mother of three children: Brian McWade (predeceased 1999), married to Dianne McWade; Janice McWade Brunelle, married to Marc Brunelle; and Barry McWade. Alice was the proud grandmother of five: Jeffrey, Scott, and Andrew Brunelle; and Michelle and Michael McWade. Alice was predeceased by her sister Dorothy Rubin and leaves behind her sisters: Marcy Therrien and her husband Craig and Eileen Guthrie and her husband David along with nieces and nephews.
Alice had a love for reading, tennis, and baking, with her famous chocolate cakes becoming a family tradition. Her happiest moments were spent at the family’s summer home in Nova Scotia, where she and Harold welcomed friends and family. Alice became a part of the Argyle Sound community, and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the medical staff at Brigham and Women’s Cardiac Amyloidosis Center and Kaplan Family Hospice House for their exceptional care and compassion.
A memorial service will be held at the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem St, Malden on Monday, Dec 9th, at 10 AM.   Interment will be held privately. 
Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, December 8th, from 4 – 8 PM. 
Those wishing to may make donation in Alice’s memory to the Kaplan Family Hospice House, 75 Sylvan St, Danvers, MA 01923. 

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