Ethel Driscoll

Ethel A. (Hagen) Driscoll, 102, of Wakefield

Mrs. Ethel A. (Hagen) Driscoll, 102, of Wakefield, died Saturday, January 24, 2015 at her home, surrounded by loved ones. She was the wife of the late Edward J. Driscoll II, with whom she celebrated over 50 years of marriage.

Mrs. Driscoll was born December 22, 1912 in Malden. She was the daughter of the late Arne and Christine Hagen.

Raised in Malden, she was a graduate of Malden High School and went on to work at Carr Fastener, where she was employed for many years prior to retirement.
The Driscolls moved to Wakefield in 1958 where Mrs. Driscoll remained until her death. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and her home was always filled with visitors. She was affectionately known to many as "Nana D."

Mrs. Driscoll is survived by her son, Edward J. Driscoll III and his wife Margaret of Glen, New Hampshire, two daughters, Sandra C. Gadsby and her husband Thomas of Silver Bay, Minnesota and Patricia A. Ward of Wakefield, a daughter-in-law, Joan Driscoll of Lynnfield, and sister-in-law Teresa McDonald of Beverly. She was predeceased by her son, Robert A. Driscoll. Mrs. Driscoll is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral will be held Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Florence Parish, 47 Butler Ave., Wakefield. Visiting hours will be held prior, from 9-11 a.m., at McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., Wakefield. Burial at Forest Glade Cemetery, Lowell Street, Wakefield.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St., Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923.

January 31, 2015
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

McDonald Funeral Home
19 Yale Ave
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-3550

January 31, 2015
11:30 AM

St. Florence Church
47 Butler Ave
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-3550