Sharon E. (Germano) McGillivray – 62, of North Reading, formerly of Lynn and Danvers, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 26, 2022. She was surrounded at home by her entire family and left just as the sun began to rise over her bird feeders.
A miracle baby, born two months premature in Lynn, MA on September 28, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Richard H. and Barbara A. (Bump) Germano. She was a graduate of Lynn English High School, Class of 1977. She would then go on to graduate from Salem State College, Class of 1982.
Sharon worked as a Certified Public Accountant for The Children’s Center for Communication / Beverly School for the Deaf. She was also self-employed, doing bookkeeping, accounting and Quickbooks services for numerous clients.
She had been a resident of North Reading for the past 35 years, acting as the home’s general contractor, landscaper, gardener and fierce protector and leader of 1 husband, 2 children, 5 chickens, 1 cat (Gus) and 1 dog (Otis). A Girl Scout leader, Masquers mom, Bell Choir player, Tuesday’s Lady Group Talker, bird and butterfly watcher, legendary chocolate chip cookie maker and member of the Union Congregational Church were just a handful of her enjoyments.
From Nicholas Cage to Nikola Tesla, aliens to conspiracy theories and medicine to religion, there wasn’t a subject that she wouldn’t read about, research, Google and discuss with anyone willing to engage (and a few that wouldn’t!).
Quick to laugh and constantly smiling, she was practically perfect in every way.
Family members include her loving husband of 34 years, Kevin McGillivray; her son, Mark McGillivray and his fiancée, Lacey Jeka, of Brooklyn, NY; her daughter, Erin McGillivray of North Reading and her inseparable sisters and their spouses, Carole Germano and Jan Saulnier of Gloucester and Barbara and Al DeDonato of Danvers. She was also loved by Lucille McGillivray of Dighton, MA; Pamela and Michael Lafferty of Canton, MA; Nancy and Dan Morrison of Terrell, NC and David McGillivray of Bellingham, MA. She was extremely proud of and dearly loved, and was loved by, her 3 nieces and 3 nephews – Erica, Jordan, Elizabeth, Erik, Matt & Alyssa.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 12 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Her funeral service will follow at the Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill Street, North Reading, at 11:30 followed by a Collation at 12:00 PM.
Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made in her memory to The Beverly School for the Deaf (https://cccbsd.org) and/or the North Reading Union Congregation Church (https://www.nrucc.org).
Kevin and Family… so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Dick Vose
So sorry for your loss Kevin. Tim and I had no idea when we saw you the other day. There are no words to alleviate your sorrow, but know that we are both are thinking of you and your family.
As Erin and Caitlin‘s friendship grew over the last 20 years, so did my relationship with Sharon. Whether we were spending time together in Girl Scouting, at school events, or just having a girlfriends’ hangout day or a puppy play date, I learned to appreciate Sharon for the wisdom she brought to every conversation. Her smile lit up the room and her laugh was contagious. I will always remember her laugh. We cannot even put into words the sorrow we feel for all of you, Kevin. We hope and pray that in time your pain will fade and the beautiful memories in your hearts will grow even stronger. Hugs and love to you.
Our heartfelt condolences to all-
Sharon was a lovely woman-
We will miss seeing her at our practice-
Kevin and family
Our deepest condolences to you and the family. We have many fond memories of Sharon up at the lake house in New Hampshire she always had a smile on her face. Love the Freni / Jaeger Family.
Kevin Mark and Erin
Our deepest condolences to all of you Sharon was a wonderful person we have wonderful memories of our times together at th Lake house in New Hampshire. Sharon always had smile on her face.
Love the Freni Jaeger family
Kevin, Mark, Erin, we are So sorry to hear this news.
Sharon was a wonderful lady and neighbor. I had no idea she was ill. She will be missed. Love from the Kelly – Connolly families
Heaven has gained an Angel…My heartfelt sympathies to you all.
Kevin,
So sorry to learn of your recent loss of you wife. I am sure that it was tragic for both you and your children.
Anthony and Carolyn Turco
Kevin, Mark and Erin, we are so sorry to hear of Sharon’s passing. We did not know she was ill or we would have offered to help out. Please reach out of you need anything. She was a great lady and friend. Although we didn’t see each other very often since the kids grew up it was always fun to catch up when we rain into each other while walking in the neighborhood. Love and Hugs to you all. Love Kim, Danny, Matthew, Shane and Jared Curran