Mary Theresa (Marie) McElwee (nee Harkin), 92, of Upper Darby, PA, beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away peacefully at her home on June 11, 2022.
Marie was the daughter of Mary and Charles Harkin and was born in Mountcharles, Co. Donegal, Ireland. She was a member of St. Laurence Catholic Church. She was an avid gardener who enjoyed helping neighbors with their gardens, loved nature, and traveling to her home in Ireland every year. She was a member of several organizations throughout the years, one of her favorites being the Mary from Dungloe Pageant.
Beloved wife of the late John; Loving Mother to Robert, Patricia, Liam (Melissa), Sean (Valerie), Caroline (Kumar); Cherished Grandmother to Beth, Liam, Brianna, Ryan, Brendan, Aidan, Kieran, Sean, Michelle, Kaitlyn and Nathan; Great Granddaughter, Emery; Cherished sister to Nancy Wilson and Ellen Griffiths. She is also survived by many nephews, great nephews, nieces, great nieces, and many cousins. Predeceased by her sister, Kathleen and brothers, Anthony, Sean, Liam and Nahor.
Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday, June 17, 2022, 9:30am St. Laurence Church 8245 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082 and to her Funeral Mass 10:30am in the Church. Int. SS Peter & Paul Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Saint Laurence Forever, 8245 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082.
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