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Eunice Mary McGrath
Eunice Mary McGrath
Cedar Rapids
Eunice Mary McGrath of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Dubuque, passed away at the age of 89, on Tuesday morning, May 9, 2023, at Gardens of Cedar Rapids Assisted Living facility.
Behr’s Funeral Home in Dubuque is assisting the family with arrangements. Eunice’s daughters will greet friends and family from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 16, at Behr’s, 1491 Main St., Dubuque. A private graveside service and burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery.
Surviving are three daughters, Tami (Allan) Pierson of Cedar Rapids, Tania (George) Aboud of Cedar Rapids and Marymichael McGrath of Austin, Texas; and former husband, Chester T. McGrath. Eunice’s beloved grandchildren are Christopher, Ashley, Jordan, Jenna, Lauren, Zackary and Madison. Her eight (soon to be nine!) great-grandchildren are Carter, Kylie, Lincoln, Regan, Alia, Alaina, Charly, Violet and new baby boy Spence (coming soon).
Eunice was preceded in death by her parents and two sons, Troy McGrath and Paris (McGrath) Capulet.
The family would like to thank The Hall-Perrine Cancer Center staff, Mercy Hospice and Gardens of Cedar Rapids for their care and compassion during the last years of Eunice’s life.
A full obituary can be found at www.behrfuneralhome.com/.
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