Mary J. Donnelly

WORCESTER-Mary J. (McGrath) Donnelly, 69, passed away Saturday, December 27 after a short illness surrounded by her loving family.

She leaves four children, Hugh R. and his wife, Brenda Donnelly, Karen J. and her husband, Jeffrey Hall, Mary D. and her husband, Elio Donnelly and Patricia K. and her husband, Patrick Milott all of Worcester; seven grandchildren, Denise, Michael, Patrick, Jeffrey, Kaitlyn, Amanda and Matthew; two great grandchildren, Billy and Kali; her mother, Mary Lavoie of Spencer ;a sister, Judith Javery of Spencer and many nieces and nephews. Her brother, Richard McGrath predeceased her.

She was born in Worcester the daughter of Raymond and Mary (Sullivan) McGrath and graduated from Commerce High School. Mary was a member of St. Peter's Church. She was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother who will be missed by all that knew her.

Visiting hours will be Tuesday, December 30 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the funeral home. The funeral will be Wednesday, December 31 from CALLAHAN & FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle St. with a Mass at 10:00 at St. Peter's Church, 931 Main St. Interment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to, Boys's Town at www.boystown.org, Marian Helpers at www.marian.org or to the Disabled American Veterans at www.dav.org. For directions or online condolences please visit www.callahanfay.com.