Obituary of Carolyn McInerney McGrath

Mrs. Carolyn McInerney McGrath, a long-term Darien resident, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Carolyn, aged 83, was the wife of the late F. Gerard (Gerry) McGrath with whom she spent over 40 wonderful years with until he passed in 2013. Carolyn is survived by her son Mark and daughter in law Maureen, her son Kevin and daughter in law Gabby, and her daughter Maureen. She is also survived by her eleven grandchildren (Julieanne, Amanda, Caitlin, Mia, Vivian, Rowan, Nora, Declan, Conor, Kieran, and Callum), sister Janet Sargent and brother-in-law Bruce Sargent, and brother H. Jay McInerney and sister-in-law Heidi McInerney, seven nieces and nephews, and many cousins in California and throughout the country. Carolyn was predeceased by her father Timothy O'Driscoll McInerney, mother Marguerite Kirby McInerney, brother Timothy McInerney and sister Susan McInerney. Carolyn received her B.A. from Newton College of the Sacred Heart in 1963. Following her graduation, Carolyn worked as a teacher before joining Citibank, where she worked until the birth of her first child. Carolyn and Gerry moved to Darien in 1976 and remained active in the town from that time until her death. Carolyn was a dedicated wife, sibling, mother, grandmother, and friend. She cared deeply about her family and friends and derived great joy and happiness from spending time with them. Carolyn was always interested in listening and learning about what was new or interesting in their respective lives. Whether it was sitting on a beach, playing bridge, golf, sharing a meal, or just socializing, Carolyn was known for her caring, wit, inquisitive and manner. Carolyn was dedicated to many charitable and civic causes throughout her life, including serving on the Board of the Museum of Darien (formerly the Darien Historical Society), the Darien Beautification Commission, the Advisory Committee of Notre Dame's College of Arts and Letters with Gerry, the Darien Representative Town Meeting, and Garden Club of Darien. When she was not donating her time and talents to those causes, Carolyn was an active member of Wee Burn Country Club, The University Club, and the Wianno Club. She particularly loved spending time in Cape Cod, which she continued to visit every year to connect with her many college and other friends from around the area. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Thomas More Church, 374 Middlesex Road, Darien, on December 23, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.., followed by a reception at Wee Burn Country Club. A private burial will be held at Spring Grove Cemetery in Darien. The family wishes to extend its deep gratitude to the Angela and Denise from Home Care Connectors and the nurses and other professionals at Waveny for their exceptional care and attention to Carolyn. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.