NEWPORT, NC – Maura Cushen Cale, age 77, formerly of Harrellsville, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Crystal Coast Hospice of Newport, NC, surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Cale was born in Brighton, England on July 21, 1941 to Patrick and Gladys Pickett Cushen. Maura met her husband, Thomas, while he was stationed in England. The two married and she returned back to Harrellsville to live and raise her family. She worked at Lawrence Academy in Merry Hill, NC for many years. Maura took great pleasure in her family and spending time with them. She loved animals, especially her two cats that she leaves behind, Bella and Ollie. She enjoyed reading, traveling, knitting, and doing jigsaw puzzles. Maura was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend that will be deeply missed by all that knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Alvin Cale just a short time ago, December 2018.
Maura is survived by her daughter, Debbie Andrews (Ken) of Knightdale, NC; two sons, Thomas Michael Cale (Tracy) of Newport, NC, and Gary Steven Cale (Linda) of Windsor, NC; a granddaughter, Kasi Andrews Horton (Jacob); three grandsons, Daniel Cale, Brandon Cale, and Zachary Andrews, and her brother, Roy Cushen of Brighton, England.
A celebration of life graveside funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 3, 2019, at 4:00 pm at the Harrellsville Cemetery, Harrellsville, NC, with Father Michael Burbeck, officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made directly to Alley Cats and Angels, PO Box 785, Apex, NC 27502 or online by clicking here.
Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service is handling the arrangements for the Cale family and online condolences can be directed to the family by visiting www.garrettsykesfs.com.
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Mrs. Cale was a very special lady. I got to know her at Lawerence Academy . You all in our thoughts and prayers.
Terry and I are so very sorry for your loss. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Fondly remember Mrs. Cale looking after my kids Alex and Kate at Lawrence Academy. Always a friendly intelligent person.
So sorry to hear about Mrs cale. She was a nice person to know and worked so hard at lawrence academy. She and I have many memories at lawrence academy and many memories at water aerobics.she will be missed. Love to all the family. A great lady!
So sorry for your loss, prayers for the family at this difficult time.
Maura was a special lady. She was a great asset to Lawerence Academy. Enjoyed several trips with her over the years. Prayers for her family
My heart is heavy at the news of Maura’s passing. We are praying for the family during this difficult time. She was a very caring person who will be missed.
So sorry to hear of Mrs. Cale’s passing. Have many fond memories of working with her at Lawrence Academy. Condolences to the family.
Maura was a Godsend for me and a great neighbor and friend. She will be missed by many!