Ann McGarrigle

Ann M. McGarrigle (nee Cooney), age 83, of Media, PA, formerly of Havertown, PA, passed away on December 3, 2019.   Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Helen Cooney (nee Herrmann).

Before her retirement, Ann had been employed for many years as a Secretary at the Villanova University School of Law.

Ann was predeceased by her beloved husband, John McGarrigle.   She is survived by her loving children Christina O’Rourke (Brian), Sean McGarrigle (Christa Scheidly), Daniel McGarrigle and stepdaughter, Carmen Jones.   Also survived by her grandchildren Fiona O’Rourke, John O’Rourke and Aine McGarrigle.   Sister of Helen Taylor, Charlotte Teel, Chuck Cooney, Tom Cooney, Kathleen Cooney and the late Dan Cooney.

A loving and caring sister, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend to all who knew her, Ann will be greatly missed.  In her spare time, Ann enjoyed reading, crocheting, doing crossword puzzles, and telling stories.  Along with her kind and thoughtful nature, Ann will be remembered for many so many things, including the lovely original poems she wrote for her siblings and children to mark special occasions.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Monday, December 9, 2019 7:00-9:00 PM at The Donohue Funeral Home, 8401 West Chester Pike (cor. Lynn Blvd.), Upper Darby, PA (610) 449-0300 and Tuesday, December 10, 2019 9:30-10:15 AM at Sacred Heart Church, Manoa and Shelbourne Roads, Havertown, PA and to her Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM.  Interment SS Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory to Shriners Hospital for Children, 3551 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140, Attn: Development Office.