Mccafferty, Florence L.

BRUNSWICK — Florence L. Mccafferty, 96 of Brunswick, passed into eternal rest after a short illness on Monday evening, September 17, 2018, in her home surrounded by her family and close friends.

Florence was born the youngest of nine children in Troy. Florence was the daughter of the late George Beehm and Anastasia (Rainey) Beehm. Florence was the wife of the late William C. Mccafferty with whom she shared her life with for 67 years.

She attended St. Peter’s Grammar School and Catholic Central High School, graduating in 1939. She worked for St. Francis de Sales School in Troy for 19 years. She worked from 1947-1966 as a beloved kindergarten teacher. Florence said she "loved every single child who came into [her] life."

Florence was an amazing woman who had many accomplishments. She was a leader of the Blue Birds and Campfire Girls; she was the chair lady for the Silver Tea at St. Francis School; she was a member of the Board of the Woman Club at St. Francis de Sales Church; and she was also the past president of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #469. She had a love and passion for the Troy Senior Center where she was a dedicated volunteer for over 40 years. Florence was the recipient of the Senior Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010.

She is survived by her two daughters, Florence (Reginald) Tedesco of Daytona Beach, Fla. and Sharon