Alice "Ally" T. Cavanaugh

She was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on November 30, 1932 to the late James and Agnes (Kelley) Nugent. She grew up in Auburn, Massachusetts.

Alice received a Masters Degree in Education from Worcester State College.

On June 20, 1959, she married the love of her life, Dr. Paul T. Cavanaugh, and they moved to Keene. Alice returned to teaching at Hinsdale High School and Keene Middle School after raising her family.

Alice loved playing golf; visiting Wells Beach, Maine; reading; and was an avid Boston sports fan, especially her beloved Red Sox. But most of all, Alice loved and devoted her time to her family.

She is survived by her five children, Catherine C. Morris of Keene, Mary A. Durling and her husband, Mark, of Chesterfield, NH, Sean P. Cavanaugh of Keene, Patrick J. Cavanaugh and his wife, Michele of Swanzey, NH, Ann K. Cavanaugh of Keene; grandchildren, Amanda Durling, Elizabeth Durling, Riley Morris, Meghan Morris, Aidan Cavanaugh; great-grandchildren, Jossyln, Avery, Norah and Eli; her sister, Mary Miller and her husband, Leo, of Branford, CT; and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband; her brothers, James and Jack Nugent; and son in-law, Thomas H. Morris.

A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 15, 2019 at 11:00am in St. Bernard Church, 185 Main Street, Keene. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Main Street, Keene. Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday evening from 4:30 to 6:30pm at the Foley Funeral Home, 49 Court Street, Keene.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mrs. Cavanaugh’s memory to the Alzheimer's Association Mass and NH Chapter, 309 Waverly Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452.