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Waterbury - Mrs. Jane (Simpson) McCormack, 82, of Waterbury, died peacefully on Friday May 18, 2012 at Waterbury Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Hugh F. McCormack.
Jane was born in Waterbury on March 12, 1930, the daughter of the late Frank & Pearl (Tyrell) Simpson. Jane graduated from Driggs Grammar School and Leavenworth High School and attended Mattatuck Community College and Southern CT State University, where she studied early childhood education. She worked at Permalast Finishing and later, as a pre-school teacher for the Waterbury Day Nursery and the Waterbury Early Childhood Education Centers at Pearl St, Berkley Heights and Long Hill Rd. Jane was also employed as a social worker for the City of Waterbury, Department of Public Assistance, until her retirement in 1996. She was a communicant of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception.
Jane was an avid reader and loved solving crossword puzzles, playing Scrabble and dancing. She also enjoyed "cousins" lunches on Friday afternoons. She was active in local politics with her husband for many years and served as a Den Mother for the Cub Scouts. Jane provided tireless love and encouragement not only to her own children and grandchildren but also to numerous students that she had in preschool over the years, for whom she hosted annual picnics at her home and any niece, nephew or neighborhood child who needed mothering.
Jane is survived by her nine children, Colleen (Holly) Capobianco of Watertown, Mary Ellen (Sissy) Quicquaro and her husband John of Waterbury, Kevin McCormack of Meriden, Kathleen McGovern and her husband Lawrence of Waterbury, Tara McCormack of Nashua New Hampshire, Shaun McCormack of Waterbury, Bridget Ciarlo and her husband David of Waterbury, Michael McCormack of Waterbury and Hugh (Tim) McCormack and his wife Stephanie of Middlebury. Jane also leaves sixteen grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild all of whom she adored and they will miss her and carry their love for her in their hearts. She also leaves many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mrs. McCormack will be held on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 10:00am at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, 74 West Main St Waterbury CT. Those planning on attending are asked to go directly to the church. Burial will follow in Old St. Joseph's Cemetery Waterbury. There are no calling hours. The Casey-O'Donnell Family Funeral Home 1581 East Main St Waterbury CT 06705 has been entrusted to assist the family with arrangements Memorial donations in Jane's memory may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society, 34 Willow St. PO Box 1612 Waterbury CT 06721. For additional information, to leave an e-condolence, or light a virtual candle, kindly visit the funeral home's website at www.caseyodonnell.com .
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Waterbury - Mrs. Jane (Simpson) McCormack, 82, of Waterbury, died peacefully on Friday May 18, 2012 at Waterbury Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Hugh F. McCormack.
Jane was born in Waterbury on March 12, 1930, the daughter of the late Frank & Pearl (Tyrell) Simpson. Jane graduated from Driggs Grammar School and Leavenworth High School and attended Mattatuck Community College and Southern CT State University, where she studied early childhood education. She worked at Permalast Finishing and later, as a pre-school teacher for the Waterbury Day Nursery and the Waterbury Early Childhood Education Centers at Pearl St, Berkley Heights and Long Hill Rd. Jane was also employed as a social worker for the City of Waterbury, Department of Public Assistance, until her retirement in 1996. She was a communicant of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception.
Jane was an avid reader and loved solving crossword puzzles, playing Scrabble and dancing. She also enjoyed "cousins" lunches on Friday afternoons. She was active in local politics with her husband for many years and served as a Den Mother for the Cub Scouts. Jane provided tireless love and encouragement not only to her own children and grandchildren but also to numerous students that she had in preschool over the years, for whom she hosted annual picnics at her home and any niece, nephew or neighborhood child who needed mothering.
Jane is survived by her nine children, Colleen (Holly) Capobianco of Watertown, Mary Ellen (Sissy) Quicquaro and her husband John of Waterbury, Kevin McCormack of Meriden, Kathleen McGovern and her husband Lawrence of Waterbury, Tara McCormack of Nashua New Hampshire, Shaun McCormack of Waterbury, Bridget Ciarlo and her husband David of Waterbury, Michael McCormack of Waterbury and Hugh (Tim) McCormack and his wife Stephanie of Middlebury. Jane also leaves sixteen grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild all of whom she adored and they will miss her and carry their love for her in their hearts. She also leaves many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mrs. McCormack will be held on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 10:00am at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, 74 West Main St Waterbury CT. Those planning on attending are asked to go directly to the church. Burial will follow in Old St. Joseph's Cemetery Waterbury. There are no calling hours. The Casey-O'Donnell Family Funeral Home 1581 East Main St Waterbury CT 06705 has been entrusted to assist the family with arrangements Memorial donations in Jane's memory may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society, 34 Willow St. PO Box 1612 Waterbury CT 06721. For additional information, to leave an e-condolence, or light a virtual candle, kindly visit the funeral home's website at www.caseyodonnell.com .
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