Jacqeuline A. (Donlon) McGraw

Jacqeuline A. (Donlon) McGraw, 90, of Mattapoisett died July 23, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the wife of Jack W. McGraw, Sr., with whom she shared 69 years of marriage.

Born and raised in Hornell, NY, daughter of the late Harry J. And Elizabeth (Conklin) Donlon, she lived Mattapoisett most of her life.

She was formerly employed at Old Hammondtown School. She graduated Hornell High School and attended the Hornell School of Business. Jacquie was an active parishioner of St. Anthony’s Church where she volunteered as a CCD teacher, member of the Women’s Guild and Bingo just to name a few. She enjoyed praying the rosary, playing Mah Jong, and spending time with her children, grandchildren and all the wonderful friends she made throughout her life. She also enjoyed taking art classes and painting beautiful watercolor pictures that her family will always treasure. 

Survivors include her husband Jack; 3 sons, Will McGraw and his wife Katie of Ft. Mill, SC, Mark McGraw and his wife Paula of Mattapoisett and Matt McGraw and his wife Sharon of Fairhaven; a daughter, Marie-Elizabeth McGraw of Paradise, CA; a brother, Michael Donlon of Hornell, NY; 2 sisters, Beverly Donlon of Horsehead, NY and Elizabeth Ann Donlon of Rochester, NY; 10 grandchildren, Stephanie, Christopher, Patrick, Michael, Andrew and his companion Hannah, Kate, Luke, Roy, Jack and Claire; a great-granddaughter, Charlotte; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was the sister of the late Bonnie Cheresnowsky, Elaine Ceci and H. Joseph Donlon, Jr.

Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 28th at 10 AM at St. Anthony’s Church, 26 Hammond St. Mattapoisett. Visiting hours are omitted.  Arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett. For online guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

Leave A Comment...

*