Obituary of Mary G. Haddy

Mary G. Haddy November 02, 1921 - June 10, 2007 Mary G. (McColgan) Haddy, 85, of Jefferson Avenue, Danbury, wife of the late Francis J. Haddy, died peacefully at Danbury Hospital on Sunday, June 10th. She was born in County Antrim, Ireland on November 2, 1921, daughter of the late Michael and Ellen (Dellett) McColgan. She graduated from Danbury State Teachers College, and Colombia University with a Masters Degree in Education. Mrs. Haddy was a dedicated educator who taught in the Danbury School System for more than 36 years. She spent the majority of her career as a third grade teacher at Park Avenue School. She was a member of the National Education Association and the Danbury Retired Teachers Association. She enjoyed reading, bird watching, gardening, and spending quality time with her grandchildren. Mary was especially proud of her family and her heritage. She was a loving and devoted grandmother who was an integral part her grandchildren's lives. She will be sadly missed by her son, Frank J. Haddy and Jackie Tremblay of North Conway, NH; her three daughters, Kathy Haddy of Brookfield, Barbara Maher and her husband Edward of Brookfield, and Mary Beth Karpich and her husband, John of New Milford; her nine grandchildren, Brook and Jeffrey Haddy, Kelly Haddy and her fiancé, Jeff Durgan, Sam Haddy, Scott Hubina, Eddie and Michael Maher, Eric and Kevin Karpich. She is also survived by special family friend, Ellen Hubina of Brookfield; her sister-in-law, Andree McColgan of Watertown; her special cousin, William Martin of Brookfield; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by five brothers. Funeral Information Funeral Services will be conducted from the Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White Street, Danbury, on Wednesday, June 13th at 9:15am for a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter Church, at 10:00am. Burial will follow in St. Peter Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, June 12th between the hours of 4:00 and 8:00pm. Donations Information In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hanahoe Children's Clinic, 205 Main Street, Danbury, CT. 06810.