Mary Ellen (Murphy) Seay of Chelmsford

1938 - 2015

Visitation

October 4, 2015
1-5P.M.
Dolan Funeral Home

Funeral

October 5, 2015
11A.M.
Dolan Funeral Home

5637 SeayMary Ellen (Murphy) Seay, 77, of Chelmsford, MA died Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Lowell General Hospital.

She was married to the late Waldo B. Seay, who died on November 11, 1998

Born in Marlboro, MA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Malvina Murphy. She graduated from Hudson High School with the class of 1955.

Mary Ellen had previously worked at Whistler of Westford, Wang of Lowell and Raytheon of Maynard.

She was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church and a resident of Chelmsford for fifty-five years.

Mary Ellen was an avid reader. She enjoyed cooking, travelling and shopping.

She is survived by three sons, Andrew “Andy” and his wife, Lisa Seay of Greenville, SC, Theodore “Ted” and his wife, Patricia Seay of Derry, NH and Joel Seay of Raleigh, NC; three brothers, Leo and his wife, Margaret Murphy of Hudson, MA, Walter and his wife, Sandy Murphy of Newburyport, MA and Francis and his wife, Judy Murphy of Westminster, CO; four sisters, Jean Simard of Hudson, MA, Helen and her husband, Albert LeBlanc of Annandale, VA, Carol and her husband, David Lavliolette of San Tan Valley, AZ and Kathy and her husband, Robert Gregorie of Hudson, MA; four grandchildren, Matthew Seay, Daniel Seay, Rachel Seay and Nicole Seay and many nieces and nephews.

She was the sister of the late Thomas Murphy, John Murphy, Rita Millet and the sister-in-law of Dotty Murphy.

Visiting hours Sun. 1 to 5 P.M. Funeral Mon. at 11A.M. at the DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 106 MIDDLESEX ST. CHELMSFORD, MA. Memorials may be made in her name to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041.

13 Condolences for Mary Ellen (Murphy) Seay of Chelmsford

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    Carol and Bill Denning

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    We express our sincere sympathy to the Seay family.
    We were next door neighbors to Waldo and Maryellen.
    We were truly blest to have such wonderful friends and neighbors.
    Pleasant thoughts
    Mr and Mrs Denning
    Carol and Bill
    Stephen, Mark
    Billy and Paul

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    Alisa Woods Pentedemos

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    My family was also a neighbor of the Seay family. Truly a great family. So very sorry to learn of your mom’s passing. She was a wonderful mother.
    May she rest in eternal peace.
    Love,
    Alisa Woods Pentedemos

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      AL WOODS

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      MARYELLAN AND WALDO WERE NEIHBORS AND GOOD FRIENDS, I SPENT SOME TIME WITH MARYELLAN. WALDO AND I DID A LOT OF WALKING TOGETHER. I WILL MISS THEM BOTH. WE BOTH MOVED INTO RADCLIFFE ROAD AT ABOUT THE SAME TIME. WE HAD SOME GREAT TIMES TOGETHER. AL WOODS

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    Holly McAuliffe

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    We started in the first grade together….my first girl friend and my high school junior prom date…..Mary Ellen was always someone special and I thank God I had the opportunity to spend a few hours with her at our 60th class reunion just three days before she died….may she rest in peace

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    Marlene Lynch

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    Sorry to hear about Mary Ellen. Many good times playing bridge with her and Waldo. Andrew, Ted and Joel had a great mom and a lot of good memories. I wish each of you and your families my deepest sympathy.

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    JF

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    (Revelation 21:4) And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”

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    Patricia Seay

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    MaryEllen,
    You weren’t only my Mother-In-Law…you were my friend….I will always remember the times shared…the talks we had……the holidays spent together……and all out trips the TJMaxx …. You were beautiful inside and out…….loved by all…..and will truly be missed…by many! I am grateful for the past 18 years spent with the Seay Family….may you rest in peace ….

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    BETTY TYSON

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    I have many wonderful memories of Mary Ellen and Waldo. My favorite story is of Mary Ellen( who did not care much for fishing) being talked into going out in the boat in Maine and catching a fish quite by accident.When the fish came flying into the boat, she screamed and threw fish and the rod and reel back into the ocean. I will always think of Mary Ellen with a smile, she will be sorely missed. Betty Tyson

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    Denise Dunn

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    Andy, I’m so sorry to learn about your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May you find peace and comfort in your happy memories.
    -Denise

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    Patricia

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    We are truly sorry for your tremendous loss and would like to express our deepest condolences to the entire family. Please know that soon, “the last enemy death, is to be brought to nothing” 1 Corinthians 15:26. For further comfort please visit http://www.jw.org.

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    Ed Maybury

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    Our deepest condolences. We have so many wonderful memories of this remarkable woman. The Mayburys-Ed,Stella,Eddie,Mark and Karol

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    Ed Maybury

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    Our deepest condolences. We have so many wonderful memories of this remarkable woman- The Mayburys-Ed Stella, Eddie, Mark and Karol

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    Ed Maybury

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    Our deepest condolences. We have so many wonderful memories of this remarkable woman. The Mayburys-Ed Stella,Eddie, Mark and Karol

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