Margaret E. "Betty" (Curley) Madigan Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

HARVARD/ GROTON: Margaret E. “Betty” Madigan, 93, of Groton, formerly of Harvard, died June 6, 2022, at her home following a lengthy illness. Betty was born in Dorchester, Massachusetts, September 25, 1928, the daughter of Thomas M. and Elizabeth (Hanley) Curley and graduated from Bromfield Academy, class of 1945. Betty is survived by her son Timothy and his wife Eileen Madigan and their children Maggie, Thomas and Molly of Groton; her daughter-in-law Patricia Madigan and her children Jessica, Jennifer and John Madigan, IV of Groton, and her son-in-law Paul Lindquist of Dover. Betty was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, John C. “Jack” Madigan Jr., her daughter Phyllis A. Madigan and her son John. C. Madigan, III, her loving parents Ma and Pa, and her siblings: Joseph, William, Bernie, Mary, Helen, and Paul. Betty was raised in Dorchester until her family moved out of the city to the Town of Harvard. It was here where she met Jack, raised her family and established life-long friendships. It was also here where her support, commitment and sacrifice were integral to the establishment of J.C. Madigan Inc. and Madigan Lime Corporation, the family businesses led by Jack and their sons. Betty was a domestic goddess and could create meals from nothing, clothes without patterns and she ironed a mean set of sheets. She loved her dogs and her gardens and put in hours alongside Jack, mowing lawns, delivering vehicles and running her Kubota. She was always available to watch her grandkids and made those visits a special world of tea parties, coloring and walks down Shaker Road to learn about nature. In 2007, along with her husband Jack, she created The Madigan Family Foundation to support the communities in which we live by providing support to local schools, youth organizations, food pantries and shelters. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at a later date and communicated directly by the family. Memorial contributions may be made to The Madigan Family Foundation, 450 Old Union Turnpike, Lancaster, Ma 01523. The Anderson Funeral Home, 25 Fitchburg Road, Ayer is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Margaret E. "Betty" (Curley) Madigan

September 25, 1928 - June 6, 2022