Mary T. (Chiuchiolo) Welch

MARY T. (CHIUCHIOLO) WELCH – of Woburn, Monday, April 1st. Beloved wife of the late George E. Welch. Devoted mother of Ron G. Welch of Woburn, Peggy A. Lunetta of Lynnfield, Lawrence E. Welch and his wife Leslie of Burlington, Paul J. Welch of Stoneham, James T. Welch and his wife Bonnie of Wilmington, John A. Welch of Woburn, and the late Cynthia and Catherine Welch. Dear sister of Betty Doucette and her husband Al of Winchester and Paul Chiuchiolo and his wife Elsa of Woburn. Cherished grandmother of Lori and Drew Welch, Jennifer and Kristen Lunetta, Michelle Gill, Carolyn Fournier, Caitlin Brown, Colleen, Jesse, and Charlotte Welch and great-grandmother of Jordyn. Funeral from the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn on Friday, April 5th at 9:15 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony Church, 851 Main Street, Woburn at 10. Calling hours on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. Interment in Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn. Remembrances may be made in Mrs. Welch’s memory to the Winchester Hospital Oncology Center, 620 Washington Street, Winchester, MA 01890.

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OBITUARY:

Mary T. (Chiuchiolo) Welch passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, Monday, April 1st. The devoted wife of the late George E. Welch, she was seventy-eight years of age.

Born in Boston, Mary was one of three children born to the late Dominic and Margaret (Kelly) Chiuchiolo. The family resided in Stoneham for a short time before moving to Woburn, where they made their home. Mrs. Welch attended Woburn Schools, graduating from Woburn High, Class of 1952.

After graduation, Mrs. Welch had the good fortune of meeting the love of her life, George Welch, at a dance. They were married in 1954 and spent the next fifty years devoted to one another. They brought eight beautiful children into the world, whom they cherished. Mrs. Welch was extremely active in all of her children’s endeavors. She loved being with her family and always helped out in any way she could, making sure all had her love, support, and unconditional love.

Mrs. Welch’s love of her family was immense. She thoroughly enjoyed hosting family barbeques and Sunday dinners, a tradition that lasted her lifetime.

Affectionately known as “Nana,” she was so very proud of each and every one of her grandchildren. Time spent with her beloved grandchildren was time wonderfully spent and always cherished.

After retirement, Mr. and Mrs. Welch traveled to many different places, but the fondest memories were the family vacations when all gathered in one place and had the pleasure of each other’s company.

Mrs. Welch was a longtime and active member of St. Joseph’s Parish in East Woburn until its closing. Since that time St. Anthony Church has been her faith filled home.

Mrs. Welch was a caring woman who was strongly devoted to her family and her faith. She will truly be missed by all who had the distinct pleasure of knowing her.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Welch was predeceased by her husband, George E. Welch, and her daughters, Cynthia and Catherine Welch.

She is lovingly survived by her children, Ron G. Welch of Woburn, Peggy A. Lunetta of Lynnfield, Lawrence E. Welch and his wife Leslie of Burlington, Paul J. Welch of Stoneham, James T. Welch and his wife Bonnie of Wilmington, John A. Welch of Woburn, her siblings, Betty Doucette and her husband Al of Winchester and Paul Chiuchiolo and his wife Elsa of Woburn, her grandchildren, Lori and Drew Welch, Jennifer and Kristen Lunetta, Michelle Gill, Carolyn Fournier, Caitlin Brown, Colleen, Jesse, and Charlotte Welch, and great-granddaughter, Jordyn.

The funeral will be held from the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn on Friday, April 5th at 9:15 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony Church, 851 Main Street, Woburn at 10. Interment will be in Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn.

Calling hours at the funeral home will be on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m.

Remembrances may be made in Mrs. Welch’s memory to the Winchester Hospital Oncology Center, 620 Washington Street, Winchester, MA 01890.