Mrs. Evelyn P. (O’Neill) Cloherty, age 77, died at home in Woburn, December 3, 2009, after a lengthy illness. Born in Boston, Evelyn was the devoted daughter of the late Ellie (Walsh) & Thomas O'Neill.
Evelyn worked for over 30 years at the Braver Co. of Newton. She was a bookkeeper and was one of the first employees for the company 30 years ago. A Woburn resident for the last 30 years, she was formerly of Brighton where she was raised and graduated from St. Columbkille High School. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her niece Patricia and her loving family.
Evelyn was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Cloherty. Loving aunt of Patricia Nash and her husband Robert of Wilton, CT. Loving great aunt of Timothy Nash of CT and Caitlin Nash of Waltham. Sister of Eugene O'Neill of Needham, the late Mary Currie and Thomas O'Neill.
A funeral mass will be celebrated in St. Barbara Church, 138 Cambridge Rd., WOBURN, Saturday December 12th at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours have kindly been omitted. Services will conclude with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Boston.
It has been requested that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made in Evelyn's name to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701.