CAVANAUGH, Phyllis H. (Spillane) of West Roxbury, passed away on January 9, 2024, at the age of 97. Phyllis’s bright, kind, and guiding light shined on all who met her throughout the years. Her life was filled with love and dedication to her family. Beloved wife of the late Francis X. Cavanaugh, Jr. Devoted mother of Mary Cavanaugh of West Roxbury, Francis X. Cavanaugh, and his wife Kimberly of Foxborough, Patricia Flynn and her late husband Kevin of Taunton, Catherine Spellman and her late husband Robert of West Roxbury, and the late Elizabeth O’Connor. Loving grandmother of Mary Pat (Andrew), Margaret (Matthew), and Heather (Brandon) Cavanaugh, Kerri-Ann (John), Kevin, Emily, and Christine O’Connor. Great grandmother of Shay Colombini. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., West Roxbury, on Monday, January 22nd at 10:00am. Followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa of Avila Church, 2078 Centre St., West Roxbury at 11:00am. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend. Visiting Hours Sunday, January 21st from 2:00pm to 4:00pm in the funeral home. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Phyllis may be made to MARE, Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange, 19 Needham St., Suite 206, Newton, MA 02461 or www.mareinc.org. For guest book please visit www.gormleyfuneral.com