Obituary of Esther M. O'malley

Shirley, avid Boston Red Sox fan; 92 SHIRLEY -- Esther M. (Evans) O'Malley, 92, of Shirley, died Monday, May 17, 2010 at the Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley, Littleton.Her husband, Michael O'Malley, died in 1994.Mrs. O'Malley was born in Marlboro, March 24, 1918, a daughter of William and Rose (Wall) Evans and resided in Shirley for over sixty years. She grew up in Marlboro and was a graduate of Marlboro High School.She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Mary O'Malley of Netherlands, a daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Leonard Wood of Shirley, two grandchildren, Eileen O'Malley and Annie O'Malley both of Ireland. She also leaves a great-granddaughter, Ciara Sulcis of Ireland. She also leaves several nieces and nephews.She was the sister of the late William Evans, Joseph Evans and Rose Nugnes all of Marlboro, Irene Byrne of Somerset and the grandmother of the late Patrick O'Malley of Ireland.Mrs. O'Malley worked as the Secretary to the Superintendent at MCI Shirley, retiring in 1988. Prior to that she worked at the Shirley Industrial School.She was a communicant of St. Anthony's Church, Shirley and was an avid Boston sports fan with a special affection to the Boston Red Sox. Through the years, Mrs. O'Malley traveled extensively with frequent trips to Ireland and Switzerland to visit with family there.O'MALLEY -- A funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 A.M. Friday, May 21st at St. Anthony's Church, 14 Phoenix Street, Shirley. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery, Lancaster. Calling hours are 5-8 Thursday at the T.J. Anderson & Son Funeral Home, 25 Fitchburg Road, (Rte 2A) Ayer. Please see www.andersonfuneral.com for additional information. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shirley Senior Citizens, 7 Keady Way, Shirley, MA 01464 or to the Friends of Shirley, c/o Fred Williams, Catacunamaug Road, Shirley, MA 01464.