Obituary of Kathleen F McGrath

Kathleen McGrath, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 10th. She was 78 years old. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 14th at 10 am at Sacred Heart Parish, Rockaway. Interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover. Friends and relatives may visit on Tuesday, October 13th from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Norman Dean Home For Services, 16 Righter Avenue, Denville. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donations in her memory to the good work of the Alzheimers Association.400 Morris Ave. Suite 251 Denville, NJ 07834. Born in Brooklyn to the late James and MaryMcGlynn, Kathleen was one of five children. After her schooling she met and married Raymond McGrath, and the couple settled in Dover where they raised their family. Kathleen worked as a counselor for many years and very much enjoyed it. She was a wonderful homemaker, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She possessed a beautiful spirit which has not left us. Predeceased by her husband Ray (2004)and her brother James (2010); she leaves only happy memories to her children James (Kit), Elizabeth “Betty” McGrath, Raymond J. (Michelle), and Kevin (Erin); her dear grandchildren Nicole, Hannah, Dylan, Molly and Emma McGrath, Evan, Ethan, Tyler, Jake and Sage; sisters Elizabeth McGlynn, Mary Grimes, brother John McGlynn; and many more loving relatives, care takers and friends.