Mary passed away peacefully from natural causes on February 28, 2022 at 6:40 pm. She was 86 years old. She passed away at Willow Manor where she was a resident for the last decade. In 2010, she suffered multiple strokes that left her in need of full time care by 2012. Mary was visited and comforted by her family members up until her passing.
Mary always lit up a room with her amazing smile and magnetic personality. She had a way with “knowing” someone she just met, making them feel that they are important and that everything will be ok. Mary was born and raised in Lowell, MA, the daughter of the late Edmund and Mary McDonagh and a sister to four brothers, Edmund Jr, Michael, Paul, and Gerald.
Mary went on to do many things, including becoming a registered nurse and marrying her true love. Widowed at the young age of 41 she filled her days in wonderful ways. Her children were her priority. She also enjoyed being a jeweler and an avid gardener. Mary was able to appraise gemstones by eye, and she loved flowers and plants. She was able to grow anything. She once grew a 25 ft Cherry Blossom Tree from a 6 inch twig she got in the mail. To say she had a green thumb is an understatement. She loved antiques and went on to own antique shops along with raising birds, and she loved animals. She raised birds for years and owned a pet store. She had a strong love of music and would sing and play piano. Her husband Albin owned a music studio in Downtown Lowell where he taught music classes. Mary enjoyed singing and playing the piano for him.
Mary loved her family the most. She is survived by 2 daughters, Catherine and Jennifer, 4 grandchildren, Tiffany Turcotte, Justin Coulam, Kaden Miles-Do, Noah Miles-Do, and 2 great grandchildren, Colton and Hunter.
Mary will now be reunited with so many we have lost through the years including her first born son, Kevin. Her suffering is over. Although we miss her dearly, we pray her soul is now free to fly and any pain has left her.
At this time there are no formal services. We ask you to instead include Mary in your prayers, and in lieu of flowers and donations, please be kind to one and other and pay it forward. Mary was always kind and quick to help.