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Mary McCarron Obituary
Former Administrative Assistant,
Digital Equipment Corp.
LOWELL -- Mary H. (Diaz) McCarron, 79, a member of a well known Greater Lowell family, died peacefully Friday, May 23rd, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of 58 years of the late John J. McCarron who died November 3, 2013.
Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, July 19, 1934, the daughter of the late Manuel and the late Guadalupe (Salazar) Diaz, she was a graduate of St. Mary High School in Oklahoma City in the Class of 1951 and Blackwood Business College in 1952.
Before retiring, Mary was employed as an Administrative Assistant with Digital Equipment Corporation in Littleton, MA. Previously, she worked at Wang Laboratories in Lowell, MA.
Among her many activities, Mary enjoyed traveling, with trips to Spain, Italy, Australia, Mexico and all over the United States. She especially loved spending time with her family, baking, sewing, music and spending summers in York Beach in Maine. She was a member of the St. Margaret Church Choir in Lowell.
Mary is survived by 10 children, John J. McCarron, Jr. and his wife, Salome of Lowell, Stephen E. McCarron and his wife, Shannon of Lowell, Timothy K. McCarron and his wife, Joanne of Chelmsford, Laura A. Boucher and her husband, Mark of Epping, NH, Edward T. McCarron of Fitchburg, Kevin M. McCarron of Washington, D.C., Lisa C. Sousa of Dunstable, Kenneth A. McCarron of Lowell, Elaine M. Shirley and her husband, Gregg of Londonderry, NH and Neil P. McCarron of Lowell; 21 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four sisters, Estella Heaton of Dallas, TX, Carmen Munoz and her husband, Raul of Littleton, CO, Emelia Wolff and her husband, John of Box Elder, SD and Esther Hulse and her husband, Max of Eagle River, AK; three brothers, Manuel Diaz of Oklahoma City, OK, Edward Diaz and his wife, Rosa of El Paso, TX and John Diaz and his wife, Maria of Maumelle, AR; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Duggan of Chelmsford, MA, and Virginia Gregoire of Salt Lake City, Utah; a brother-in-law, Thomas McCarron and his wife, Jenny of Ft. Walton Beach, FL; and many nieces and Nephews.
McCARRON -- In Lowell, MA, May 23, 2014, at her home, Mary H. (Diaz) McCarron, 79, beloved wife of the late John J. McCarron. There will be no calling hours. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass to be celebrated Monday morning at ST. MARGARET CHURCH at 11 o'clock. Burial in St. Patrick Cemetery. E-condolences/directions at odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in her memory to the Lowell General Hospital Cancer Care Center, c/o Philanthropy Office, 295 Varnum Ave., Lowell, MA 01854.
Arrangements by Funeral Directors, James F. O'Donnell, Jr. and John W. Crane (978 or 866) 458-8768.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary McCarron
BILL McCORMICK
May 24, 2020
MARY & JACK WERE GOOD FRIENDS & BOTH ARE MISSED
GREAT MEMORIES OF EARLY YEARS IN THEIR MARRIAGE BRING UP 10 WONDERFUL CHILDREN WHEN WE LIVED CLOSE BY WITH ONLY OUR 4.
A ST WAS THEIR HOMESTEAD FOR MANY YEARS & WE LOVED TO VISIT
I FIND IT DIFFICULT SOMETIME IN NAMING ALL THE KIDS, BUT MY WIFE CAN RECITED THEM IN ORDER.
WE HOPE THE McCARRON CLAN IS DOING WELL
SINCERELY,
BILL & MARILYN McCORMICK
Robyn Bue
June 5, 2014
Tim and Joanne,
Joey and I are so very sorry for your loss. We had no idea your mother had passed. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time and if you need anything please let us know.
David and Amanda
June 5, 2014
John and the entire McCarron family our
condolences, we know you'll find solace in your fond memories, Peace.
June 2, 2014
So sorry to hear of the passing of your dear Mom. She will always be there with you in your hearts. Joyce(McCarthy) & Bill Dastou
June 2, 2014
Dear Lisa and family,
Our most heartfelt condolences on the loss of your mom. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers!
Lori and John Sullivan and family
BILL & MARILYN McCORMICK
June 1, 2014
TO THE McCARRON CLAN, WE WILL ALWAYS HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF YOU ALL GROWING UP WHEN WE LIVED IN LOWELL. YOU MOM & DAD WERE ONE OF THE GREATEST GENERATION. MARY ADAPTED WELL TO HER NEW SURROUNDINGS AND WAS JUST A WONDERFUL PERSON ADMIRED FOR HER STAMINA, CONVICTIONS AND PERSEVERANCE.
OUR CONDOLENCES
Richard & Monna Diaz
June 1, 2014
Love to all the McCarron's. Please know that your family is thinking of you. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe Quinlan
June 1, 2014
Please accept my condolences. I have very sweet memories of your mother while playing at your home.
Carolyn Munoz
May 31, 2014
I am so saddened by her loss. She was always so sweet to me, interested in my kids and grandchildren. I will miss her terribly.
Maureen Kandrick
May 31, 2014
Sorry to learm of the recent loss of your mother, Mary. She and your father were good friends of my brother, Bill McCormick. We wish to express our symparhy to all her family.
Maureen and Ed Kandrick
Kathy Martin & John Simpson
May 31, 2014
Sending love and sympathy to Laurabelle and the entire McCarron family. Your mom was a tremendous force of nature who will be missed.
Tom and Jenny McCarron
May 31, 2014
You are all in our prayers. We were truly blessed to share with all of you at Jack's funeral, including Mary Helen. We love you all and will be there in spirit with you.
Bobby McCarron
May 31, 2014
Grandma. . . I wish i took the time to get to know you better. You were a strong and caring woman and will be missed. I'm glad my boys got to meet you and take pictures with you. you will forever be in our hearts. Love, Bobby McCarron
Celeste Munoz
May 30, 2014
You were much love and will be greatly missed. Blessings upon you and to your family.
Cath Neylon-O'Malley
May 30, 2014
Kevin - We hadn't crossed paths in years until we met again at St. Margaret's month's mind mass in December - Your father passed away in November, as did my father-in-law. I'm sorry to learn of your mom. Losing both so close together must be hard. My condolences to the entire McCarron clan.
Aunt Mellie and Uncle John Wolf
May 30, 2014
Our love and prayers for you all. Sorry I can not be there but you are in my thoughts every day. I love you all so much.
Cheryl Ward
May 30, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Cheri Munoz-Hodges
May 30, 2014
Sadness for my Aunt Mary Helen. She is with Jesus. Love to my Cousins and my family across the United States.
Donald Daigle
May 30, 2014
My sincere sympathy to the Mccarron family.
Mary was a charming and outgoing lady who loved life and her frinds and family. May she rest in peace heaven.
May 30, 2014
We are sorry to hear about your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! -- Nancy & Fernando --
Pat Santos
May 30, 2014
Sorry to read the passing of your Mother we worked together many years ago at King's we rode to work every day together. She loved you all so much. R.I.P Mary
Beryle Immer
May 30, 2014
To all of Mary Helen's family. May you feel Gods loving arms around you to comfort you. An old friend and neighbor from Oklahoma City.
Joyce Emerson
May 30, 2014
Prayers for healing and comfort are being said for your family. I'm very sorry.
Bob Moriarty
May 30, 2014
To All of the McCarrons, So sorry to learn of your mom's passing. She lived an amazing life and leaves a wonderful legacy. May you find comfort in your many memories.
Peace.
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