Marilyn Mac McDermott

Marilyn M. "Mac" McDermott, 90, of 1456 South Kendall Ave passed away, Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at the Bradford Regional Medical Center.

Born December 11, 1925, in Smethport, she was a daughter of the late Thomas William and Anna (Benson) McDermott.

Mac was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church, a member of the 50+ Group at St. Francis, the Bradford Area Women's Club, the Ecumenical Home and Chapel Ridge auxiliary, and a former member of the Koffee Klub Bowling League.

Ms. McDermott was a 1944 graduate of Bradford High School and a 1947 graduate of Bradford Hospital School of Nursing. She worked as a registered nurse for forty years at the Bradford Hospital and worked nights for 37 years and was the night Nursing Supervisor, for 35 years, known as "Mac" retiring July 1, 1987.

Surviving is one niece, Cynthia McDermott of Colorado Springs, CO, three nephews: Michael McDermott, William Chapman and Robert (Michelle) Chapman all of Bradford, and several great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters: Geraldine McDermott, 1939 and Beverly Chapman, 2005, and one Brother Thomas William "Bill" McDermott 2009.

Family will be receiving friends on Monday, May 16, 2016, from 11:30am to 12:30 pm in the  Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc., 372 East Main Street, where a prayer service will be held at 12:30pm  followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 pm in St. Francis of Assisi Church with Father Stephen Collins as celebrant. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Memorials if desired may be made to the Marilyn M. McDermott, RN Honorary Fund at The Bradford Hospital Foundation, 116 Interstate Parkway, Bradford, PA 16701 or the charity of the donor's choice.

On line condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

so sorry to hear of Marilyn's death - she truly was a great person - friend to families and friends
— Joyce Kelley

One of my fond memories of my younger years was visiting Anna, Bev, and Marilyn at Christmas with my mother. The house was decorated to the hilt and the goodies flowed and lots of laughs were had. They were good people and I was sorry to hear of Marilyn's passing.
— Neidra

I want to express my deepest sympathy to Marilyn's family. I had the honor of knowing her through family members. She was a wonderful and loving soul.
— Barbara Grappiolo

My heartfelt sympathy to Miss McDermott's family. I had the privilege of working with her for thirty years! I regret I will not be attending her funeral as I will be away. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
— Joan Mongillo

Condolences

  • so sorry to hear of Marilyn's death - she truly was a great person - friend to families and friends

    — Joyce Kelley
  • One of my fond memories of my younger years was visiting Anna, Bev, and Marilyn at Christmas with my mother. The house was decorated to the hilt and the goodies flowed and lots of laughs were had. They were good people and I was sorry to hear of Marilyn's passing.

    — Neidra
  • I want to express my deepest sympathy to Marilyn's family. I had the honor of knowing her through family members. She was a wonderful and loving soul.

    — Barbara Grappiolo
  • My heartfelt sympathy to Miss McDermott's family. I had the privilege of working with her for thirty years! I regret I will not be attending her funeral as I will be away. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.

    — Joan Mongillo