WORCESTER-Margaret M. (McAuliffe) Rafferty, 77, of 15 Drexel Street, died Monday, December 20th in UMass Memorial Hospital after an illness. She leaves her husband of 55 years, Raymond S. Rafferty, a son, Michael P. and his wife Kerry Rafferty of Denver, CO and a sister-in-law, Frances Gilchrist of Worcester. She was predeceased by 2 brothers, Francis and Joseph McAuliffe and by 2 sisters.
She was born in Worcester the daughter of James and Carrie (Pluff) McAuliffe and graduated from Classical High School and Salter Secretarial School. Mrs. Rafferty was a member of Christ the King Church and its Women’s Guild.
A Memorial Mass will be held Wednesday, December 22nd at 10:00 AM in Christ the King Church, 1052 Pleasant Street. Burial will be private. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Jewish Healthcare Center, 629 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609 or to Christ the King Church, 1052 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA 01602. O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue is directing arrangements.