Genevieve M. "Girlie" Cahill, 95, A lifelong resident of Lawrence, Massachusetts passed away peacefully at the Mary Immaculate Restorative/Nursing Centre in Lawrence, MA. on September 12, 2009.
Born in Lawrence, MA, to: James P. and Lillian E. (King) Cahill. She was a graduate of St. Patrick's High School and a lifelong communicant of the church as well. Genevieve received her Bachelor's Degree from Boston University and a Master's degree in education from Suffolk University. She began her life long journey as an educator and taught in the Lawrence School System for 40 years and retired as Principal of the Lawlor School in Lawrence, MA.
Genevieve was very proud of her teaching profession and took pleasure as many of her former students would visit her through the years. She was active in the Greater Lawrence Girl Scouts for over 50 years and was a director of the Girl Scout Camp Maude Eaton at Pomps Pond in Andover, MA.
Ms. Cahill is survived by her loving niece Kathe Newcomb and her son Matthew Newcomb of Andover, And close friends: John and Marie McAvoy of Hampton, NH. She is also survived by several other cousins. She is predeceased her two brothers: James Cahill & G. Robert Dunn.
A funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 11:00AM in St. Patrick Church in South Lawrence, MA. a burial will follow in the Elmwood Cemetery in Methuen, MA.
Friends may call on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009 from 9:00AM to 10:30AM at the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home Inc. 122 Amesbury Street, Lawrence, MA. 01841 for more information or to send an online condolence please go to: www.breenfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the: Mary Immaculate Nursing / Restorative Centre, 172 Lawrence Street, Lawrence, MA. 01841.