Mary Bernadette (Fitzpatrick) Cargill, 74, of Melrose MA, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 18th with her family by her side.

Born January 23, 1951, in Malden MA, she was a 1969 graduate of Malden High School and spent many years as a Patient Care Technician at the Malden and Melrose/Wakefield Hospitals. "Mom" lived a life marked by devotion to her family and faith in God. She loved her husband unconditionally and together they would have shared 54 years of love, partnership, and faith on August 21st - their wedding anniversary.

She is survived by her loving husband, Peter Cargill Sr; her children Peter Jr (Elizabeth), Shannon (Jason) & Philip Sr (Nicole) and her beloved grandchildren, Colin, Philip Jr, Jack, Kyle, Harper, Claire, Louella & Jeffrey. She was sister to Tim Fitzpatrick and his wife Jackie, as well as three brothers and two sisters.

Though she has left this world, her legacy of faith, love, and family endures. She will be deeply missed, but her spirit will remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

A wake will be held on Monday, August 25th from 4:00 PM-700PM at the Gately Funeral Home in Melrose, 79 W. Foster St. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, August 26th at 11:00AM  at St. Mary's Church in Melrose. Family and friends are invited to attend and celebrate her life. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Cancer Society.