H. Marcelle Leone Obituary (1927 - 2024)

Helen Marcelle Leone (Marcy), age 96, a longtime resident of Chelmsford, MA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 23, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Santiago, Chile on September 30, 1927 and was the daughter of the late Julio and Margaret (Morrison) Cucurull. If prompted, she would tell the story of how she boarded a huge ship when she was just 5 years old with her older brother, her older sister and her mother bound for Boston. Since her father met his sudden and unexpected demise in Chile before his planned return to Boston, Marcy was raised with her siblings by a single mother in Brookline, near her maternal grandparents. Her father, Julio, was son to Don Marcellino, a successful shoe manufacturer in Santiago and it was the Don from whom Marcys name was derived. Julio was sent to Boston to be educated and it was there he met and fell in love with Margaret Morrison, a staunch Bostonian of Scottish decent. Don Marcellino had immigrated to Chili from Catalan, a region in Spain and it is from these Spanish and Scottish roots that many in the family believe Marcy inherited her wonderful disposition. Marcy was very kind in word and deed to everyone that knew her. However, she was unwavering in her commitment to her religion and her family. She was the best mom to her children and a maternal figure to many. She treasured her time with her grandchildren and gifted them with her sense of humor and love of learning, cooking, the arts, and nature. She made everyone in her life feel loved, celebrated and protected. She always made one overriding powerful message clear to anyone that knew her: regardless of faith, race, ethnicity or any other difference treating others with kindness and spreading joy is what truly matters. Even when she was beset with the trials and tribulations of old age, her spirit remained bright, as she found joy in connecting with people through surprising shared experiences or historical anecdotes. Marcy is survived by her three children, Anthony, Richard and William and his life partner Danielle; and by her five grandchildren, Elizabeth M. Feldman and her husband Jarrod, Zachary Leone and his wife Madysen, Alexander, Cassaundra and Mercedes; and by her three great grandchildren, Jrue, Theo and Natalie. She also leaves many nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends. Marcy fought multiple medical conditions for many years with courage, grace and humor. She made lasting friendships with her care providers. Her family is forever grateful to those who took such wonderful care of her. She is now reunited with her family whom she has missed dearly who include her husband, Dominic, with whom she enjoyed 68 years of marriage until his death in 2017 and her son Dominic Jr., who passed away in 2001. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, May 30, from 4pm to 7pm at the Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home, 24 Worthen St., Chelmsford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 31, at 9am at St. Marys Parish, 25 North Rd., Chelmsford. KINDLY GATHER AT THE CHURCH. Interment to follow at 11 am in St. Patricks Cemetery, 999 Belmont St. Watertown. KINDLY GATHER AT THE CEMETERY. Service Details Visitation When May 30, 2024 4:00pm - 7:00pm Location Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home Address 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Mass of Christian Burial When May 31, 2024 9:00am Location St. Mary Parish Address 25 North Road Chelmsford, 01824 Interment When May 31, 2024 11:00am Location St. Patrick Cemetery (Watertown) Address 990 Belmont Street WATERTOWN, MA 02472