Theresa "Tessie" (Palmer) McAdam

Born: Thu., Apr. 15, 1920
Died: Sun., Dec. 11, 2016


Visitation

4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wed., Dec. 14, 2016
Location: Rocco Funeral Home


Funeral Mass

10:00 AM Thu., Dec. 15, 2016
Location: Immaculate Conception Church


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McAdam, Theresa, “Tessie” (Palmer), Age 96 of Everett, passed away early Sunday morning, December 11th at Daniel’s Nursing Home in Reading. Loving wife of the late Eugene “Scotty” McAdam. Dear sister of John “Sonny” Palmer of Somerville, the late Mary Sistito and the late Anna Coffey. Devoted mother of James of Lynnfield, John of Poughkeepsie, NY, Kathleen of Lincoln, CA, Terri of Swampscott, Jean of Everett, Paul of Windham, NH and Meg of Piedmont, CA and the late Patricia of Seminole, FL. Cherished grandmother of Albert, Lisa, Sean, Scott, Caitlin, Nevada, Sophia and Rocco and caring great-grandmother of Colton, Alyse, Kyle, Danielle, Liam, Emily and Caroline. Theresa devoted her life to her family and was married 54 years when Eugene passed in 1991. Theresa had a special love for children and was an avid supporter of children’s causes. Aside from raising her own children, one of the highlights of Theresa’s life was volunteering at a daycare center. Children brought her great happiness and gave significant meaning to her life. Funeral from Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home, 331 Main Street, Everett, Thursday, December 15 at 9:00 am. A Funeral Mass in Immaculate Conception Church, 489 Broadway, Everett at 10:00 am. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday 4 to 8 pm.  Relatives and friends are invited. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. Complimentary valet parking Wednesday at Main Street entrance. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Theresa’s name to her favorite charity St. Jude's Children Hospital.

Charitable donations may be made in Theresa's memory to the following organization:

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
http://www.stjude.org
501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105
Tel: 901 495 3300

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Susan Butler McNamara
   Posted Mon December 12, 2016
I will always remember our trip to Ireland in 1984. What an adventure!

carlene mcadam
   Posted Mon December 12, 2016
I was so blessed to have know her kindness, compassion, love and friendship. She was a friend who always listened. There are so many memories of Tessie and all bring smiles.

Judy and Jim Kelly
   Posted Tue December 13, 2016
So sorry to hear of Tessie's passing. She was so nice and always was so friendly and warm, a really special person.
Judy and Jim

Ann and Phil Morash
   Posted Wed December 14, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. So many warm memories with this sweet and caring lady. Loved her.

Dan Kelly
   Posted Wed December 14, 2016
Condolences and warm thoughts to all of Aunt Tessie's children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. I remember her sweet smile and constant presence at the family gatherings on Harvard Street. With love, Danny and Lori Kelly

Ralph Richardson
   Posted Wed December 14, 2016
Kay - my deepest sympathy & condolence to you and family.

Mike Butler
   Posted Thu December 15, 2016
To all my cousins and their families my thoughts and prayers are with you,
but the memories of Aunt Tessie's devotion to family will get us through
any feelings of sadness. A great Lady will be missed.

Kathy and Ray Veader
   Posted Thu December 15, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.