Joyce M. McTague

M. Joyce (Calby) McTague, 76, of 485 Grove St., formerly of Shewsbury and Plymouth, died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006 in the Hospice Residence on Coes Pond surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband of 42 years William McTague in 1994. She is survived by her son Kevin McTague, and his wife Kelly of Oswego, NY, and her daughter Kathleen, wife of Vincent Palumbo of Worcester. She leaves four grandchildren, Timothy and Kory McTague and Elizabeth and Nicholas Palumbo. She was predeceased by her grandson Patrick McTague and her brother, Edward Calby of New York.

She was born in Binghamton, NY, daughter of Edward T. and Mary R. (Cronin) Calby and graduated from North High School. Mrs. McTague was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church and she loved to travel.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, September 21 at 10:00 AM in Blessed Sacrament Church, 555 Pleasant Street. There are no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to VNA Care Network, 120 Thomas St., Worc., MA 01608. CALLAHAN & FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle Street is directing arrangements. For online condolence book please visit www.callahanfay.com.