Thelma Ann (Terry) McGreevy's Obituary
Thelma Ann “Terry” (Terrio) McGreevy, 86, of Salem, NH (formerly Methuen, MA) passed away peacefully early Monday morning, June 3, 2024, at High Pointe Hospice House of Haverhill.
Terry was born in Boston on August 11, 1937 and was the daughter of the late Peter H. and Theresa (Creighton) Terrio.
Terry was the beloved wife of the late George McGreevy. She is survived by her two of her three children and six grandchildren, who affectionately called her “Grammy”. Her children are Sheilagh McGreevy Shiepe (husband, Theodore Jr.), Michael McGreevy, who recently predeceased his mother, and Erin McGreevy Sullivan, (Husband, Ted.). Her grandchildren are George, Aidan, Casey and Brendan Shiepe, Kaitlyn and Michael Sullivan.
She was raised in Portland, Maine until the passing of her father, when she was seven. She then moved to the Plains section of Lawrence with her mother, and also lived in St. Augustine, FL. She was a graduate of Lawrence High School, Class of 1955. After high school, Terry first went to work for Liberty Mutual, and then Dr. Morton B. Green. She later met her husband, George, at the Austin Guild Bowling League and danced many nights away at Bob White’s in North Andover. She and George married in 1963 and settled in West Methuen to raise their family. She was an active participant in the Marsh School PTA, taught CCD for St. Monica’s Parish, and was a volunteer driver for Meals on Wheels, along with being a Girl Scout leader.
She established her role as a stay-at-home mother until George passed away in 1984. After his death, she worked as a site manager for Rockingham County Meals on Wheels until her retirement. She also earned an Associate degree in Human Services in 1988, Summa Cum Laude, from Castle College. She most enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, reading voraciously, watching her favorite New England sports teams, vacationing at the beach, and doing crafts. She was an avid card maker and got so much joy from sending cards to friends and family. In today’s terms, Terry was a maker. She was an accomplished seamstress, knitter, crocheter, and a beautiful folk art painter. Her hand-knitted sweaters were constantly requested as new baby gifts. During her retirement, she was also able to travel throughout Europe. She will be remembered for her kindness, wisdom, and her secret charitable giving. Terry will be missed dearly by her family, and lifelong friends.
Visitation for relatives and friends will be held in the funeral home on Thursday, June 6, from 4:00pm-7:00pm. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, June 7, 2024, in St. Monica Parish, 212 Lawrence St., Methuen, MA at 11:00am. Burial, Elmwood Cemetery, Methuen.
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in memory of Thelma (Terry) McGreevy to support research and patient care at: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute P.O. Box 849168 Boston, MA 02284 or Donate to Dana-Farber and help fight cancer | Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (jimmyfund.org).
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The Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home is honored to serve the McGreevy Family.
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