Mary E. “Liz” (McKeen) McGurrin, age 83, of Cohasset, Formerly of Scituate and Waban, a loving soul passed away as she had lived, peacefully in her home in Cohasset with family by her side, on February 19, 2010. She was born on October 9, 1926, in Boston. Best known as “Liz,” she graduated from Mount St. Joseph Academy, attended Boston University, and lived for more than 40 years in Newton and Scituate. She and her husband, the late Andrew D. McGurrin, owned McGurrin’s Gift Shop, in Brighton, well-known for Irish giftware and for her charismatic personality. Throughout her 83 years, Liz brightened the lives of those around her and made friends with great ease. Her family marveled at her acts of kindness and the impact she had on everyone she met; it wasn’t at all uncommon for total strangers to confide in her with their life stories. Liz was cherished by many for her generosity, compassion, and sincerity. She delighted in big family dinners and took pleasure in having a home that was a popular gathering place. Friends who stopped by her beach home for a morning cup of coffee were usually invited to stay through dinner and late into the night. Liz loved to travel and was always ready for an adventure, whether in helicopters over Alaskan glaciers, drives through Ireland or theater weekends in New York. Her life was devoted to family, her faith, and helping others. Liz left this world knowing she was truly loved.
She was beloved by her children Dorcas McGurrin of Yarmouth Port; Andrew Jr. and his wife, Eleanor, of Hingham; Francis of Worcester; Sean and his wife, Lynn, of Waltham, Lisa Driscoll Felber of Silver Spring, MD; Garrett of Hanover; Stephanie and her husband, Bill Roy, of Scituate; Peter and his wife, Susan, of Marblehead; her son-in-law, Ken Dye of Marshfield and her daughter, the late Deidre Dye. She was cherished by her sister, Pat Connell of San Gabriel, CA; her 17 grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her daughter, Deidre, she was predeceased by her daughter-in-law, Sarah (Droney) and her son-in-law, Theodore Driscoll.
Visiting hours Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010 from 4-8 pm at the McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home(across from St. Anthony's Church), Cohasset.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Liz’s memory may be made to St. Francis House, 39 Boylston St., Boston, MA. 02116.
Click for Map and DirectionsA Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010 in St. Anthony Church, Cohasset at 11 a.m.
Interment Private for Family.
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