MARY GRIFFIN Obituary

GRIFFIN, Mary D. Daughter of the late George J. Griffin and Agnes (Daugherty), sister of the late William, and widow of the late John A. Schmitt, was born and raised in Chicago. She earned a Bachelor's degree from Mundelein College and an M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Chicago.

For 25 years she was a Sister of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and later served for many years as Associate Professor and, ultimately, Dean of that university's Lynch School of Education. She is survived by her loving husband, James G. McGahay, and several cousins.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, June 1st at 9 AM in St. Cecilia's Church, Esty Street, Ashland. Interment is private. Calling Hours will be held on Friday, May 31st from 5-7 PM in the Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main Street, Ashland. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be

made to Boston College Office of Development, 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 or Sisters of Charity, BVM Office of Development, 1150 Carmel Drive, Debuque, IA 52003. (www.mataresefuneral.com)

Published by Boston Globe from May 27 to May 28, 2019.
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Dr. Griffin was one of my first professors at BC. She still impacts my view of the Art of teaching and leadership. God bless your family. Your teaching lives on. I am forever blessed having had you as a teacher.

Laurie Sullivan

July 22, 2019

I am so sorry to hear about Mary's passing. She was a wonderful mentor to me in my Master's program at Boston College, and we had kept in touch over all these years. She had such a joy and positive spirit, and I am truly grateful to have known her. My condolences go out to Jim and to all of her family and friends. I just know she's watching over all of us!

Meliss Trotta

June 5, 2019

I was saddened to read of Mary's death. She was a mentor and friend to me during the 4+ decades since I graduated from BC's School of Education. Mary could be relied upon for an array of things ranging from sage advice to dance lessons. I saw less of her since moving to NYC in 1996, but looked forward to our occasional telephone conversations and written correspondence every Christmas. Sending prayers and healing karma to Mary's husband, Jim.

Arthur Makar

June 4, 2019

Donna Schimmel

May 30, 2019

So sorry Jim for your family's loss. You were a beautiful couple. Love Karen and all of us from Shaws.

May 28, 2019

Mary Jo Manus

May 26, 2019

Mary was a wonderful role model to me while growing up. Her kind nature and sense of humor will live on in my heart forever. Mary was always interested in everyones lives and had a way about her that made you me feel good about myself. She was a cousin, but more like a second mother.

Mary Jo Manus

Family

May 26, 2019

Mary was a great Stepmother. Kind, generous an full of love. I will always remember her beautiful smile.

Christopher Schmitt

May 26, 2019

So sad to hear of Mary's passing. She was a wonderful teacher, mentor and friend. Jim, Anne and Chris, know that my heart, my prayers and deepest condolences in this time.

Bob Dwyer

May 26, 2019

Christopher Schmitt

May 25, 2019

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May 25, 2019

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Calling hours

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Matarese Funeral Home & Cremation Service Inc.

325 Main St, Ashland, MA 01721

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Funeral Mass

9:00 a.m.

St. Cecilia's Church

Esty Street, Ashland, MA

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Matarese Funeral Home & Cremation Service Inc.

325 Main St, Ashland, MA 01721

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