Ann Marie McAdam

Ann Marie (Martocci) McAdam, 65, a longtime resident of Shrewsbury passed away Wednesday August 15th 2012 in the loving arms of her family after a period of declining health. Ann Marie was born in Worcester, the only child born to Charles J. "Mac" and Isabel B. (Caputo) Martocci. She moved to Shrewsbury as a little girl educated in its school system graduating from Shrewsbury High School. Ann Marie then earned her Associates degree from Quinsigamond Community College and later attended Worcester State College. Ann Marie began a career working for the Gould Family of Wonder Market Cos., better known as the Big D in Shrewsbury Center where she met her best friend and husband of the past 42 years John B. McAdam . They fell in love and married and she continued to work for the Big D becoming secretary to the President. Together, John and Ann Marie settled in Worcester to raise their family, before moving back to Shrewsbury for good in 2006. Ann Marie is survived by her devoted husband John; her beloved daughter Amy Toohey and her husband Paul of Worcester; a granddaughter she cherished Alaina; her Aunt and Uncle Peter and Virginia Mancini; nieces, nephews, extended family and a host of friends. After leaving the employment of the Big D supermarkets, Ann Marie worked billing and collections for Webster Square Medical Center and then in payroll for Umass-Memorial Healthcare before having to retire for health reasons. Ann Marie a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend, found her greatest joy in the arms and company of her family. She cherished the moments she could spend with Amy and her granddaughter Alaina. They were the best times of her life. She also enjoyed ceramics, playing pitch, traveling, shopping with Amy and was an enthusiastic Patriots Fan. Throughout the years, Ann Marie volunteered her time; she was President of the PTA at Lake View School and volunteered with Jack Barry Little League and Worcester Youth football. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends. The family would like to further extend a special thank you to the nurses of Lakeside 3, ICU and the Step Down Unit of Umass, University Campus for their compassionate care and support. Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family, Sunday August 19th 2012 from 3 pm to 6 pm in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. Her funeral will be celebrated Monday, August 20th from the funeral home with a procession to St Mary's Church, 640 Main St. in Shrewsbury, where her funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am. Burial will follow in St John's Cemetery.