Mary A. (McCabe) Fitzgerald passed away at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Monday, March 5, 2018. She was 70 years of age. Mary was born in Melrose on July 3, 1947 to the late William & Helen McCabe. She was raised in raised in Wakefield and graduated from Wakefield High School. Mary moved to Melrose in 1971 and was a homemaker who enjoyed raising her children. Mrs. Fitzgerald was an avid reader, enjoyed crossword puzzles and a good TV show. She liked taking trips to Kennebunkport, Maine and loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. Mary was the former wife of the late John J. Fitzgerald. Loving mother of Michele Bormann & her husband Cheyne of Peabody and Melissa Fitzgerald. Proud grandmother of Cassandra, Michaela, Christopher, Olivia & Stella. Great grandmother of Jonah. Visitation will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St. Melrose on Friday, March 9, 2018 from 9:00-11:00AM, followed by a service at 11AM. Relatives & friends are respectfully invited to attend. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hallmark Health Visiting Nurse Hospice., 178 Savin St. Suite 300, Malden, MA 02148.