Anna L. McMaster Obituary in Peabody at Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home

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Anna L. McMaster

February 08, 1934 - October 05, 2023

Obituary For Anna L. McMaster

Peabody - Anna Lidia McMaster, age 89, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023 with loved ones by her side. She was the beloved wife of Thomas H. McMaster with whom she spent 63 years of marriage.

Anna was born in St. Caterina, Sicily on February 8, 1934 and emigrated to this country with the late Gaetano and Mary Nicosia Seminatore. She attended St. Mary’s High School of Lynn and was in the first graduating class of the Catherine Laboure School of Nursing. While working at the Brighton Marine Hospital, Anna met the love of her life. She also worked at Lynn and Union Hospital in Lynn, MA.

Anna loved to cook for her family and friends. She doted over her grandchildren and many pets and grandpets over the years. She loved to play scrabble, puzzles, and word games in her spare time in the company of family. She was a faithful parishioner of St. Adelaide’s Church in Peabody, MA.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Mary McMaster and her husband, Edward Abel of Monrovia, MD, Susan McMaster of Ashburnham, MA, Christopher McMaster and his wife, Milarosa McMaster of Merrimack, NH, and Laurie McMaster of Peabody, MA. She was the proud grandmother of Edward, Thomas, Caroline, and Madeline Abel of MD. She is also survived by her sister, Matilda Lewis of Hyde Park and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son, Gregory McMaster, her sister, Theresa Birmingham of Lynn, Mass and brother, Salvatore Seminatore of FL.

ARRANGEMENTS: Her funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Adelaide’s Church, 708 Lowell St., Peabody on Saturday, October 14th at 9:00 a.m. to which relatives and friends are invited to attend. Burial services will be private. Assisting the family with the arrangements is the Conway Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St., Peabody. In lieu of flowers, donations in Anna’s name may be made to Haiti’s Food to the Poor relief effort at Foodforthepoor.org.

Services

14 Oct

Funeral Mass

09:00 AM

St. Adelaide's Church 708 Lowell Street Peabody, MA 01960 Get Directions »

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October 14, 2023

Laurie McMaster

I love you so much, Ma. You're the best thing that ever happened to me. I'm forever going to be missing your hugs. I love you so.
October 13, 2023

Theresa Pham

Anna was always a point of joy in my childhood. Tony, Kevin and I will always remember her big smile as she cheered us on during our talent shows in her living room while she cared for us after school. I hold these memories deep in my heart. Sending my love and prayers to Tom and the rest of Anna's family and friends. Love - Theresa Pham
October 13, 2023

Thomas Spiridigliozzi

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF ANNA! SYMPATHIES, TOM SPIRIDIGLIOZZI
October 11, 2023

Sarah Cowell

Anna was a wonderful "across the hall" neighbor to me and my husband for many years. We will remember her fondly and her delicious cookies as well. Our condolences to Tom and the rest of her family and friends. - Sarah & Doug Cowell

Tributes

Theresa Pham sent Serene Lily Basket for Anna L. McMaster - October 14, 2023

We are truly sorry for your loss. We will always hold Anna dearly in our hearts. We will forever be thankful for everything she has ever done for your family. Sincerely, Hung & Thuy, Theresa & Kevin
Theresa Pham sent Serene Lily Basket for Anna L. McMaster - October 14, 2023

We are truly sorry for your loss. We will always hold Anna dearly in our hearts. We will forever be thankful for everything she has ever done for your family. Sincerely, Hung & Thuy, Theresa & Kevin
Theresa Pham sent Serene Lily Basket for Anna L. McMaster - October 13, 2023

We are truly sorry for your loss. We will always hold Anna dearly in our hearts. We will forever be thankful for everything she has ever done for your family. Sincerely, Hung & Thuy, Theresa & Kevin
Ocean Devotion was sent for Anna L. McMaster - October 13, 2023
Jennifer Birmingham sent Beautiful Dreams for Anna L. McMaster - October 10, 2023

Anna meant so much me and my Mom. She was a wonderful, kind aunt and a devoted sister. Our deepest sympathies. Much love, Jenny Birmingham and the deFaria Family.
Serene Lily Basket was sent for Anna L. McMaster - October 10, 2023