Lily P. (Peck) McQuade, of Mattapoisett passed away on Friday, April 15, 2011 at the family home in the presence of all her children, after living a full and active life. She was 84 years young. Lily was the adored wife of the late James P. McQuade.
Born in New Bedford, Lily was the daughter of the late William and Dora (Labonte) Peck. She was a guiding and steadying force for her brother William, and sisters Joyce, Elaine, Faith and Colleen. A graduate of New Bedford High School, Lily worked most of her career in the New Bedford Public Schools as an elementary school clerk.
She is survived by her sons, Thomas of Martha’s Vineyard, Daniel and his wife Dana of New York City, Steven and his wife Mary Anne of Middletown, RI, Michael and his wife Jerilyn of Mattapoisett, James and his wife Linda of Shrewsbury, and her daughter Mary-Ellen Harkins of Mattapoisett.
Lily’s legacy was her dedication to her 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild with whom she enjoyed countless memories and celebrations. Her grandchildren were truly her lifelines, providing “Memere” with the spunk that made her full of life.
Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10 AM at St. Lawrence Church. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Monday from 4-8 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. Due to her dedication to children, both in her career and with her family, donations may be made to the St. Jude’s Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.