Lucille Helen Wordell McCabe, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 22nd, 2021 at the age of 95 at her home in New Canaan.  Lucille was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, aunt, and friend.  Lucille is predeceased by her husband William (Bill) McCabe to whom she was married to for 68 years before his death on January 30th 2016.  Lucille was the daughter of Albert Louis Wordell and Hedwig “Hattie” Kist Wordell from Milwaukee Wisconsin. Lucille was also pre deceased by her brothers Albert, George, and her sisters Jane, and Marion.  

Lucille is survived by her eight Children: William R. McCabe of Minneapolis, MN; Joseph A. McCabe of New Canaan, CT; Thomas F. (Joyce) McCabe of Darien, CT; John P.(Susan) McCabe of Harwich Port, MA; Mary G. McCabe of Monroe, CT; Patrick M. (Kathleen) McCabe of Farmington, CT; James A. McCabe of La Quinta, CA; and Daniel E. (Lory) McCabe of Wilton, CT.  Lucille has 20 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren. 

Lucille was born on January 7th, 1926 in Milwaukee Wisconsin. She graduated from St. Francis in 1941.  She enjoyed the arts and reading Harlequin novels.  She met her husband Bill McCabe at a church dance social and their deep love bloomed from there.  Lucille Wordell and Bill McCabe were married on November 27th 1947 in Milwaukee at St. Francis Catholic Church.  She spent the early years of her marriage as a dedicated Navy wife taking great care of the family while Bill was overseas. Her family was the most important part of her life.

She was an avid reader of short stories.  Mom sang us songs like "Que Sera Sera" and "How much is that Doggie in the Window".  Lucille deeply enjoyed watching classic movies like: “I Remember Mama”, “Song of Bernadette”, and “The Quiet Man”.  Lucille and her husband Bill have travelled together to historic European cities such as Rome, Paris, Vienna, Budapest, and London.  As an excellent cook she made countless savory holiday meals and delicious summer picnics.  Lucille was a spiritual woman and she was involved in many church events and supported many the parochial school activities.   Lu and Bill were in the audience for Pope John Paul II in Rome and then again at Yankee Stadium during his Holiness’ visit to New York.  Also, Lu thoroughly enjoyed playing bridge with her close St. Aloysius parish friends.  She prayed the rosary daily.  Lu enjoyed getting together with her family, grandchildren, and friends for regular cookouts and holiday gatherings at her home; she was a consummate hostess.