Obituary for Genevieve Mary Tirrell (Leach)
Genevieve M. Tirrell passed peacefully at the age of 87 on October 24, 2019 at St. Andre Healthcare in Biddeford, ME.
Genevieve was born in Boston, MA on September 10, 1932. She was the daughter of the late Raymond C. Leach and the late Helen J. Leach of Waltham, MA. One of 15 children, she is survived by brothers Raymond, Peter and James.
Genevieve was the mother of three children, the late Eileen Ross, Richard Ross of Blackstone, MA and Barry Ross of Kennebunk, ME. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Kyle Ross of Massachusetts, Ryan Ross, Kevin Ross and Kathryn Ross of Kennebunk, ME.
Genevieve was the widow of the late Talmage Tirrell of Plymouth, MA. They enjoyed a peaceful life at their waterfront home in Plymouth. She also lived at Pine Hills Village in Plymouth for many years and she was formally of Natick, MA where she raised her family. She lived her last years at the Farragut in Kennebunk and Avita of Wells. Many thanks to the staff at Avita.
Genevieve enjoyed travel, gardening, bowling and her time working for Catholic charities. She loved visiting and helping her many brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. She was a most beloved Aunt.
A gathering of family and friends will take place from 8:30 – 10:30 AM on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St., Kennebunk, ME 04090.
A funeral mass will be held at 1:30 PM on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at St. Charles Chapel, 51 Hall St., Waltham, MA 02453 followed by interment at the Calvary Cemetery in Waltham.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Genevieve’s name to A Place to Start at www.aplacetostartfordementia.org
Genevieve was born in Boston, MA on September 10, 1932. She was the daughter of the late Raymond C. Leach and the late Helen J. Leach of Waltham, MA. One of 15 children, she is survived by brothers Raymond, Peter and James.
Genevieve was the mother of three children, the late Eileen Ross, Richard Ross of Blackstone, MA and Barry Ross of Kennebunk, ME. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Kyle Ross of Massachusetts, Ryan Ross, Kevin Ross and Kathryn Ross of Kennebunk, ME.
Genevieve was the widow of the late Talmage Tirrell of Plymouth, MA. They enjoyed a peaceful life at their waterfront home in Plymouth. She also lived at Pine Hills Village in Plymouth for many years and she was formally of Natick, MA where she raised her family. She lived her last years at the Farragut in Kennebunk and Avita of Wells. Many thanks to the staff at Avita.
Genevieve enjoyed travel, gardening, bowling and her time working for Catholic charities. She loved visiting and helping her many brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. She was a most beloved Aunt.
A gathering of family and friends will take place from 8:30 – 10:30 AM on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St., Kennebunk, ME 04090.
A funeral mass will be held at 1:30 PM on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at St. Charles Chapel, 51 Hall St., Waltham, MA 02453 followed by interment at the Calvary Cemetery in Waltham.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Genevieve’s name to A Place to Start at www.aplacetostartfordementia.org