Mary T. Sullivan

WORCESTER: Mary. T. (McDermott) Sullivan, 97, of Worcester, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. Her beloved husband of 64 years, Joseph P. "Sully" Sullivan, Sr., passed away in 2019.

She will be dearly missed by their 5 children; Joseph P. Sullivan, Jr and his wife Gloria, Margaret M. McKenna and her husband Thomas, Edward P. Sullivan and his wife Carol, Kathleen M. Crowley and her husband Kevin and Daniel F. Sullivan and his wife Lisa; 14 grandchildren, Shauna Hoffey and husband Thomas, Kara Goodier and husband Keith, Joseph P. Sullivan, III, Gianna Caprioli, Alexia McKenna, Michaela, Kaitlin, Patrick and Michael Sullivan and his wife Jessica, Conor, Shamus and Julia Crowley, and Anthony and Nina Sullivan; 3 great grandchildren; Shaelin Hoffey and Dakota and Gabriella Goodier; a brother, James McDermott; a sister, Kathleen Abraham; a sister-in-law, Ann Sullivan and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by a sister, Margaret McGuigan, and 5 brothers, John, Edward, Raymond, Thomas, and Gerald McDermott.

Mary was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Edward & Margaret (Flynn) McDermott. She took great pride in her Irish Catholic heritage and was a longtime member of Ascension-St. John's Church. Mary dedicated her life to caring for others, working as a nurse's aide in nursing homes before taking on a role in the labor and delivery floor at Memorial Hospital. Mary enjoyed traveling to Ireland, spending time at Hampton Beach, and the occasional visit to the casino. Above all, Mary will be remembered for her unwavering devotion to her family, and her legacy of love and care will continue to inspire those who knew her.

The family would like to thank the staff of Jewish Healthcare Hospice for their kindness and compassionate care.

A Funeral will be held on Monday, November 10, 2025, from Callahan, Fay & Caswell Life Celebration Home, 61 Myrtle Street, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM in St. John’s Church, 40 Temple Street. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours will be held from 2 until 4PM on Sunday, November 9, 2025, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: St. John's Food for the Poor Program, 20 Temple Street, Worcester, MA 01604. Online condolences may be placed at www.callahanfay.com