OBITUARY
William E. McGrath
November 5, 1926 – October 3, 2013
McGRATH - William E. October 3, 2013, beloved husband of the late Teresa E. (Hammersmith) and Joan A. Martin; loving father of Suzanne Todtenhagen, William M. (Rosemary), Patrick (Kim), Timothy McGrath, Mary E. (Mark) Gaulin, James (Marylis) of Sharon, PA, Catherine (David) Roach, Lynne (Rich) Schrader; dear grandfather of 17 and great-grandfather of four; brother of the late Rev. James McGrath. Friends may call Sunday 3-7 PM at WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 784 Main St., East Aurora. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 9:30 AM at Immaculate Conception RC Church, East Aurora. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Make A Wish Foundation in honor of his granddaughter, Libby Roach. Online condolences to www.woodfh.com GO BILLS!
Services
- Visitation Sunday, October 6, 2013
- Mass of Christian Burial Monday, October 7, 2013
REMEMBERING
William E. McGrath
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RECEIVE UPDATESCathy
November 5, 2013
Happy Birthday Dad!! Miss you so much!!
Juanita Smith
October 18, 2013
Tim, even though I've never met your dad, the family pictures say a thousand words. That kind of loving family tradition is hard to come by now a days. He is an angel in Heaven who is always in your family's heart. May your family be forever blessed.
October 10, 2013
Tim..
Sorry I never met your Dad...but he has that look about him. The look of siring a robust family....and loving every minute of the time he has shared with them.
How fortunate you are to have had him.
Rick Azar
October 9, 2013
Pat/Tim It was an honor to meet and spend some time with your Dad, what a great person he was to be with. I can still see the glint in his eye and the smile on his face and it really was a pleasure to be in his company. My thoughts and best wishes to you and extended family at this sad time.
Graham
The Zee Family
October 8, 2013
It has been an honor and privilege knowing such a kind and honest man. You will be missed.
October 8, 2013
Hi Dad,
Today the hard work begins. Not getting your phone call, not seeing you walk in town. Knowing you are watching over us will be enough for today though. With love.
Cathy
Melissa Gearhart
October 7, 2013
Tim, my deepest sympathy to you and your entire family, with the loss of your father. I have never met him, but based on the amazing man that you are, I am sure he was a very special person. God Bless.
Paul and Jamie Johnson
October 6, 2013
Tim, athough we didn't know your Dad long, we soon recognized he was a great and special man. Always upbeat, enthusiastic and smiling. What a treat it was to know him! You and your family know he'll always be with you. You can count on that.
Bill & Donna Schriever
October 6, 2013
Celebrating a life well lived, cherish the memories. You're family is in our thoughts and prayers. Words can not express. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Kristine and Brian
October 6, 2013
Pat, Mom, and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences go out to you. Stay strong and God will help you through this. I am praying for you all. God Bless.
"God gave us memories so that we may have roses in December."
-James M. Barrie
Sue Nichter
October 6, 2013
Dear Pat & Kim,
Mitch and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy in the passing of your dad. Though we only met once or twice, we found him to be a very wonderful man. Our family told many stories.
Mitch & Sue
MaryLesa O'Connor
October 6, 2013
so very sorry to all the family. Your father was an example that we are called to do what God asks of us in our life and it isn't always easy. God give him peace. He raised his family and survived loss.
Marie & Dennis Lelek & family
October 6, 2013
With heartfelt sympathy, we are very sorry to hear of Uncle Bills passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Michele Brown
October 6, 2013
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Annette and Jim McCarthy
October 5, 2013
We are so sorry for the loss of your dad, and want to express our deepest sympathy to all the McGrath Family.
Kim Kegler
October 5, 2013
Bill,
I will truly miss your smile and wonderful sense of humor. Walking just won't be the same. You gave me EXCELLENT advice. I love you Bill, you are forever in my heart!
Love, Kim
October 5, 2013
October 5, 2013
Judy & Mike Lichtenberger
October 5, 2013
Tim and family,
Our sympathy on the loss of your father. May you find peace with the memories of a life beautifully lived.
October 4, 2013
Rest in peace our friend, we were blessed to have known you. Florida and the Bills games will just not be the same. Dick and Donna Warzala
October 4, 2013
Rest in peace our friend, Florida and the Bills games will just not be the same without you. Your humor will be missed, we were lucky to know you. Your Friends Dick and Donna Warzala
Mary Lickfeld
October 4, 2013
To the Shea Family, Sorry to Hear about the loss of your dear cousin Bill. I knew what a great man he was.
October 4, 2013
What a great guy, always a smile on his face, a firm handshake and a kind word. I
spent many hours with
him on the sidelines for Sean and Pete's little league football games, he was great man.
Pete Talty Sr.
October 4, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the McGrath family. We were fortunate to share our Sunday worship with Bill at Immaculate Conception Church in East Aurora, New York. What a great guy! We will miss Bill.
Tim and Kathleen Lafferty
Gene and Carol Lafferty
Greg & Debbie Salonek
October 4, 2013
Dear Tim, All McGrath Family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Matt Damon
October 4, 2013
We want to express our sympathy for your loss and to let you know that our thoughts are with you.
Matthew & Sabine
Melissa and cameron Townsend
October 4, 2013
We are so sorry for the loss of your wonderful father. We loved him.
October 4, 2013
We are so deeply sorry for the loss of your wonderful father. We loved him.
The townsend's
The entire Quaker Steak & Lube System
October 4, 2013
Our Prayers and thoughts are with you and the family. May God bless and watch over you at this time of sorrow.
Kris (Eldridge) Shalke
October 4, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the McGrath family. Mr. McGrath was truly wonderful man inside and out. He always had a smile on his face and his warm greeting always made you feel special. He will be sadly missed. I feel truly blessed to have known him all my life. Love you Mr. McGrath!
Pete Talty
October 4, 2013
Sean's grandfather would sneak him and a few friends into the old Aud for sold out Sabre games. One game I went to with them both was the "May Day" playoff game against the Bruins. When Brad May scored we all jumped up. Sean threw his hands up and accidentally punched his grandfather in the face giving him a bloody fat lip. The funny thing was his grandfather couldn't be happier!
I am sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
October 4, 2013
Thinking of you all at this time. I loved your dad so much. What a pleasure to have him in our lives. Love you Mary, Love karen asbury
Kris (Eldridge) Shalke
October 4, 2013
My heart goes out to the McGrath family. Mr. McGrath was always such a joy to be around , he was the warmest, friendliest genuine man you would every want to meet and always had a smile on his face for you whenever he saw you. My deepest sympathy ,I'm truly saddened by his departure but feel blessed to have known him all my life.
Mark and Terry Chylinski
October 4, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
October 4, 2013
Our sympathy and prayers to your family on your loss.....Mark and Terry Chylinski (Erie Pa.)
Meem Voigt
October 4, 2013
Mr. McGrath meant the world to me! He was down to earth and loved to talk to me about teaching and family values whenever I'd see him. He was kind, especially to kids. I remember when we were really young walking up to Nob Hill one day with you guys and your Dad. There was a sign in the window of the corner bar that read "roast beef sandwiches". I asked your dad what sandwiches were and he kindly said,"Mary Ellen you know what a sandwich is. It's meat with bread. I said,"Oh, I thought that was called a samwidge." He didn't laugh at me. He just smiled. There are some people who truly are gifts in this world. Your Dad was and will continue to be to all who knew him. Love you always..Meem
Paul Riester
October 4, 2013
Our sympathy and prayers to your family on your loss.
Paul Riester and Family (St. Mark's)
Maureen Woods
October 4, 2013
Dear Tim, Pat and all
We were so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing and want you to know that you are in our thoughts during this time of grief.
"There are some people who, when they die, the whole world seems depopulated"
(Alphonse de Lamarline)
I'm sure you all feel this way about your dear Father and that he will be truly missed.
With sympathy and love
Maureen and Artie Woods
October 4, 2013
Good Morning Dad,
How blessed we are to have called you our Daddy and our Papa. How honored we will be to carry on all that you believed in. Life is truly excellent because of you.
Cathy
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