Cheryl Ann (Smith) Ferrara, age 60, passed away on March 17, 2007, after a courageous battle with cancer while under the loving care of her family & hospice at her Bridgewater home.
Born in Boston, on March 14, 1947, she was raised in Randolph & Brockton where she attended high school.
Cheryl was a graduate of the Southeastern Regional School of Nursing, and was a practicing nurse for Southeastern Residential Services for the State of Massachusetts, most recently in Hanson, where she enjoyed her co workers & clients.
Cheryl enjoyed her family, the sun, ocean & attending any event that involved her grandchildren, whom she adored.
She will forever be loved as "Grammy Cheryl". She was a remarkable person who will be celebrated for the many lives she so deeply touched.
Beloved wife of 42 years of Alfred John Ferrara. Loving mother of Angela Murphy & her husband Robert of East Bridgewater, & John Ferrara & his wife Kathleen "Kate" (Conner) of Easton.
Daughter of Katherine (Blake) Smith& the late Andrew Smith of East Bridgewater. Sister of Barbara Manganiello & Andrew Smith both of East Bridgewater, & Andrea Matthews of Mansfield. Cherished Grammy Cheryl of Sarah, Shane, Chelsea, Carleigh, &
Zachary Murphy all of East Bridgewater, & Alfred John "A.J.", Claudia, & Jack Ferrara, all of Easton. Also survived by her nieces, nephews & many close mends.
Funeral from the Prophett Funeral Home, 98 Bedford St. (Rte. 18), Bridgewater, on Wednesday at 9:15AM followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Center St., Bridgewater, at 10:00AM. Burial will be private.
Visiting hours are on Tuesday from 4-8PM.
Memorial donations in Cheryl's memory may be made to the Cheryl Ferrara Foundation, 7 Harmony Lane, North Easton, MA. 02356.
Cheryl's foundation will support the ongoing need for cancer research & other philanthropic endeavors in her name.