Margaret C. Kinsella

0n November 11, 2017 Margaret Kinsella passed through this life and entered through the gates of heaven. Margaret was a very kind, compassionate and courageous woman who was loved by all who came in contact with her. Margaret was one of 13 children born to the late Edward and Mary Fernandus Carey. She graduated from Hillhouse High School and pursed a career in nursing after graduating from St. Raphael's School of Nursing. Her soft kind demeanor and caring ways brought comfort to her many patients, particularly the young children since she worked as a pediatric nurse and also with the elderly. When Margaret retired from St. Raphael's Hospital she worked at the Clelian Center in Hamden which assists the elderly. Margaret was a devoted wife to her late husband Thomas R. Kinsella and loving mother to her 5 children, Sharon Kinsella of Hamden, Deborah ((Joseph) Capone of Guilford ,Tara Blazi of New Haven, Maureen Kinsella of Hamden and Raymond Kinsella of Naugatuck. She thoroughly loved spending time with her family and relished the time she spent with her grandchildren, Joe (Lindsay) Capone, Thomas Capone, Frank Blazi Jr, Daniel Blazi and Christopher Blazi. Margaret was also blessed with 3 great grandchildren, Elisabeth Kate, Emme Grace and Joseph John. She is also survived by a sister Mary Barbuto of Hamden, two brothers, Thomas (Karen) Carey of RI and Richard Carey of TX and many nieces and nephews. We would always be sure Margaret would be present for every birthday, holiday, graduation or any other significant event. Margaret's Irish Heritage was a source of pride and enjoyment for her. She learned the language and also trophies for her Irish step dancing skills. She was a member of the Irish football and hurling club. Margaret's strength and foundation came from her deep devotion to her faith. A Catholic parishioner at St. Rita's Church, Margaret also served her fellow parishioners as an Eucharistic minister. Her love of God and the ability to see the best in those she came in contact with made her a beloved and special woman. Funeral from Sisk Brothers Funeral Home, 3105 Whitney Ave., Hamden, Friday morning at 10:30. Mass of Christian Burial in St Rita Church, Whitney Ave.,Hamden at 11:00. Burial will follow in All Saints Cemetery. Friends may call Friday morning prior to the Mass from 9:00 - 10:30. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The Autism Research Institute, 4182 Adams Ave., San Diego, CA 92116 or The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 60 East 56th St., New York, NY 10022. www.siskbrothers.com

Margaret C. Kinsella

May 4, 1939 - November 11, 2017