Mary M. McDonnell

March 15, 2010
WORCESTER/SHREWSBURY

Mary M. McDonnell, 83, formerly of Worcester and Shrewsbury passed away Saturday, March 13 in River Terrace Healthcare, Lancaster.
She leaves many nieces, nephews and cousins throughout the United States and in Ireland. Her sister, Kathleen Faler died in 1997. She was born in Worcester, daughter of John J. and Catherine F. (Casey) McDonnell and graduated from Ascension High School, Worcester State Teachers College and Boston College.
Mary was a teacher in the Worcester Public Schools for over 40 years, before retiring. She was a member of St. Anne's Church.
The funeral will be held Friday, March 19 from CALLAHAN & FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle St. with a Mass at 10 AM in St. Anne's Church, 130 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery, Worcester. Visiting Hours will be held on Thursday, March 18 from 5 to 7 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, 30 Jeffreys Neck Rd., Ipswich, 01938. To place an on-line condolence, please visit. www.callahanfay.com