Carol Ann Cavanaugh

Cavanaugh, Carol Ann (Lyman) life long resident of East Weymouth, passed away March 10, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She is survived by her husband, of 53 years, George Cavanaugh of East Weymouth. She is the beloved daughter of Catherine (Delorey) Lyman, 95, of Weymouth and the late Robert J. Lyman. Carol is survived by her 7 children; Kathleen, Michael, George, John, Marianne, Patricia, Christina and their families; 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She is survived by her loving sisters; Dot, Fran, Bobbie, Donna, Pat, Nancy and their families; beloved brother-in-law, Richard; and sisters-in-law Patricia and Diana and their families.  Carol is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Carol was a selfless caregiver whose career was raising and caring for her family. She was never happier than enjoying the company and accomplishments of her family and friends.  She worked as a waitress for many years in Weymouth.  

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Friday 4-8 PM in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home NORTH WEYMOUTH at 40 Sea Street (off RT.3A-Bicknell Sq.)  Relatives and friends will gather in the funeral home at 9 AM on Saturday prior to the Funeral Mass in Immaculate Conception Church, Weymouth at 10 AM. Burial in Fairmount Cemetery, Weymouth at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Carol’s memory to either Hospice of the South Shore, 100 Baystate Drive, Braintree, MA 02184 or Dana Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.