Mrs. Clara E. Brophy

January 26, 1936 - March 18, 2012

Clara E. Brophy Beloved Mother and Grandmother LOWELL – Clara E. (Prince) Brophy, age 76, died Sunday, March 18, 2012 after a short illness. She was predeceased by her husband, William Brophy in 1999. Born in Nashua, NH on January 26, 1936, Clara attended Nashua schools and served in the U. S. Air Force from 1954-1956. Clara was a Veteran of the Korean War. After the Air Force, Clara moved to Lowell, MA where she resided for the past 45 years. While raising her family, she worked in the Lowell wool mills for many years and later went on to work at M/A Com in Burlington and Microwave Radio Corporation in Chelmsford. After retiring, Clara continued to work at Dunkin Donuts. A movie enthusiast, Clara enjoyed catching a matinee at the local theater and adding to the movie collection she started for her granddaughter. She also took pleasure in crafting--including staining glass, knitting and cross-stitching. In her young-adulthood, Clara found great joy roller skating competitively with her son, James. She is survived by her son James M. Brophy and his wife Amy Milinazzo Brophy of Lowell, and her step-son Roland Masse of Merrimack, NH. Clara was also the very proud and loving “Grammy” of Sydney Jane Brophy. FUNERAL NOTICE BROPHY -- At her request, there will be no calling hours. A brief burial service will take place on Friday, March 23 at 12 PM in the Chapel of St. Joseph’s Cemetery, 96 Riverneck Road in Chelmsford, MA; friends and family are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to Lowell General Hospital , Heart and Vascular Center, C/O Development Office, 295 Varnum Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 978-459-9222. www.faymccabe.com