1933 - 2026
Marie grew up in Brazil and had a background in psychology and special education. In her younger years, she was a tennis champion alongside her sister and also enjoyed horseback riding.
Marie cared deeply about helping others and volunteered with the blind and several organizations, including a suicide prevention hotline. She was also a member of the Hopkinton Senior Center. Marie loved animals and especially cherished her beloved dog, Duffy, who predeceased her.
She was predeceased by her brother, John T. McInerney; her sister, Jean McInerney; and her fiancé of 40 years, Richard E. Gilgun.
Private family services are being held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Wellesley.
Arrangements are under the care of Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton.
