Virginia "Ginny" A. (Crowley) McNulty Obituary (1939

Virginia A. McNulty, 86, of Chelmsford, MA, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025, at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, MA. Born in Cambridge, MA, she grew up in Medford, MA, before moving to Chelmsford in 1965. Virginia was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph J. Crowley Jr. and Eleanor M. (Barry) (Crowley) Harrington, and stepdaughter to the late Paul F. Harrington. She was a devoted wife to Edward J. McNulty, with whom she shared 65 years of marriage. Virginia was the loving mother of Patricia A. Wilkins of Dracut, MA and her husband Charles, Nancy E. Williams of Hudson, NH and her husband Todd, and Jeanne M. Murray of Hudson, NH and her husband Donald; adoring grandmother to Shawna Murray of Waterville, ME, Ashlee Murray of Haverhill, MA and her fiance Brandon Baldassari, Tamryn Williams of Hudson, NH, and Shea Williams of N. Berwick, ME; and great-grandmother to Caleb and Charlotte Baldassari. She is also survived by her brother Gerald P. Crowley of Tewksbury, MA and was predeceased by her sister Patricia A. Heywood of Attleboro, MA and brother Joseph J. Crowley III of Beverly, MA. Virginia cherished the long, sun-filled summers at Plum Island, where she delighted in the salty sea air, sandy beaches, and quiet moments with family. She had a green thumb and found peace and joy in tending her vibrant garden, nurturing flowers and plants with care. An avid reader, she loved losing herself in books that sparked her imagination, while her sharp mind and playful spirit shone through during friendly games of cribbage. Bowling was one of her great joys, especially the Thursday night leagues she shared with friends, where laughter and camaraderie were always part of the game. A devoted homemaker, she poured love and dedication into raising her children, creating a warm and welcoming home, and later applied her efficiency, charm, and organizational skills as an administrative assistant at Purity Supreme and receptionist at Potpourri Group, retiring in 2011. Virginia's radiant smile could light up any room, her contagious laughter brought joy to everyone around her, and her generous, thoughtful heart was evident in the smallest gestures--from a handwritten note to a perfectly chosen gift. She treasured family gatherings, attended every school play, sporting event, and concert, and celebrated holidays with particular passion, especially Christmas, delighting in the laughter and joy of her loved ones. Her life was marked by a deep devotion to family, a love of simple pleasures, and a gift for making every moment memorable. A private service will be held, with a Celebration of Life to be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Virginia's name may be made to The Chelmsford Public Library, 25 Boston Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824, or to the Care Dimensions Hospice, 75 Sylvan Street, Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923, or online donations at www.CareDimensions.org/giving