LYNN – Isabelle A. (Whitmore) McSweeney, 91, a lifelong Lynn resident, passed away on Monday, June 17th at Masconomet Healthcare Center in Topsfield. Isabelle was the devoted wife of the late John E. McSweeney with whom she shared over 61 years of marriage.
She was the loving mother of the late Daniel McSweeney, Peter McSweeney and his wife, Paula of Hopkinton, Barry McSweeney and his wife, Danielle of Middleton and Ellen McSweeney-Harper and her husband, Trevor of Canberra , Australia; the cherished grandmother of Nikki, Derek, Bri, Nathaniel, Ethan and the late Daniel; the great-grandmother of Kylie; the dear sister of the late David Whitmore, Priscilla Gately, and Jane Waybright; and the aunt of several nieces and nephews.
Born and educated in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late John and Marion (Turnbull) Whitmore. She graduated from Lynn English High School with the Class of 1946 and the Chamberlain School in Boston. Isabelle worked for Whitham’s Catering for many years. She volunteered at Union Hospital and also worked at the polls at Lynn English High School and later at St. Pius V School. Isabelle enjoyed gardening and trips to the beach, especially to Ogunquit, ME. A wonderful cook, she loved hosting many a memorable Sunday dinner at her home. She also played volleyball at the YWCA and bowled in leagues in Lynn, including at the former Lucky Strike Lanes Most of all, Isabelle loved spending time with her family and helping to care for her grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held at Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple St. Lynn on Friday, June 21st from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Saturday, June 22nd at 10:00 a.m.. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association MA/NH Chapter, 309 Waverley Oaks Rd, Waltham, MA 02452, or via www.alz.org/manh. To share a memory or leave online condolences, please visit www.cuffemcginn.com.
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