Molly A. Cassidy

Molly A. Cassidy

GLADSTONE — Molly A. Cassidy, age 89, of Gladstone, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba.

Molly was born on July 10, 1935, in Ensign, the daughter of Joseph and Julia (Merle) Stemack. She was raised in Ensign and graduated from Rapid River High School in the class of 1953. Molly continued her education through the Gale Institute of Minneapolis, Minn., and also at Bay de Noc Community College in Escanaba. On October 15, 1955, Molly was united in marriage to William F. Cassidy and together they shared many wonderful years until his passing in 1991.

Molly enjoyed her work; starting her career with The Community Action Agency delivering, Meals on Wheels, then working as  the Gladstone Senior Center  Coordinator. She became the coordinator for R.S.V.P. Program and finally advanced her way to becoming the Director of the Foster Grandparent Program.  She loved working with her seniors, grandparents and volunteers. Molly was strong in her faith, she was a mighty prayer warrior, praying a weekly group rosary at both All Saints and St Charles Parishes. She was a member of the Hearts of Praise Prayer Group at All Saints for many years, and was a devoted parishioner. Molly enjoyed reading, traveling, and praying. And in her younger years, she liked spending time outdoors canoeing, hiking, and cross-country skiing. She was also a talented painter.

Molly is survived by her children, Shawn (Sharon) Cassidy, Patrick Cassidy, Maggie (Lenny) Anderson, Kathleen (Mike) Johnson, Daniel Cassidy, and Darcy (Cliff) Larsen; brother, Ivan Stemack; grandchildren, Nicole (Kyle) Towns, Andrew (Bruce) Johnson, Becky (Josh) Demuese, Alex (Nick) Schmalz, Bethany Cassidy, Bonnie (Jasmin) Cassidy, Cassidy (Josh) Person, Audrey Larsen, and Mike (Shannon) Larsen; 11 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; sister-in-law, Gail Stemack; and brothers-in-law, Paul Schram and Jerry Peterson.

Molly was preceded in death by her husband, William F. Cassidy; parents, Joseph and Julia Stemack; daughter, Dorothy Ann Cassidy; parents-in-law, William V. Cassidy and Paul (Dorothy) Schram; grandson, Kyle Larsen; brother, Joe Stemack; sister, Dorothy (Jim) Hardwick; daughter-in-law, Tami Cassidy; brother-in-law, Mike Cassidy; and sisters-in-law, Mari Helen Peterson and Betty Cassidy.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Family will receive friends on Monday, August 19, 2024 at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial honoring Molly will begin at 1 p.m. at the All Saints Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Jamie Ziminski officiating. A luncheon will follow mass in the parish hall. Molly will be laid to rest next to her husband in Rapid River Cemetery. To offer online condolences, please visit www.skradskifuneralhomes.com. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Cassidy family.