Susan McGrath Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Susan McGrath in Newton, Massachusetts, who passed away on March 12, 2026 at the age of 84. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Susan McGrath to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Helen Hilton and Leo Hilton; and her siblings, Gregory E. Hilton (Suzette) and Cynthia Hildenbrand. She is survived by: her husband Joe; her daughter Dr. Claire E. McGrath (Gary W. Phillips); her grandsons, Jackson Brennan and Samuel Brennan; her daughter Dr. Meghan E. McGrath (R. Christopher Sheldrick); her grandsons, Caleb Joseph and Peter Radley; her daughter Tara K. McGrath; and her grandchildren, Liam McGrath, Helen Paige and Millicent Claire. She is also survived by loving brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to any of the following organizations: (1) Donate | Rosie's Place (https://www.rosiesplace.org), a women's shelter serving the Boston area; (2) Donate | The ACLU (https://www.aclu.org), defending the rights of all people, nationwide; or (3) Donate | The Rheumatology Research Foundation (https://www.rheumresearch.org), advancing treatment and finding cures for RA.
