Theresa M. (Clynes) McAdam

Mrs. Theresa M. ‘Terry’ (Clynes) McAdam, of Waltham, died Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital in Brighton. She was 89.

Born on January 6, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Martin and Anne (Maxwell) Clynes. Raised in Watertown, she was a graduate of Watertown High School. A resident of Brighton for thirty-five years following her marriage to Donald A. McAdam, the pair made Waltham their home in 1989.

Terry was a longtime member of the Ladies of the Ancient Order of the Hibernians, Division 14, in Watertown and American Legion Post No. 440 Ladies Auxiliary in Newton. She enjoyed playing bingo and bowling with friends, and when her children were young made many happy memories going on family trips to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.

In addition to her beloved husband, the late Donald A. McAdam, Terry is reunited with her son, John J. McAdam, and her brother and sisters, Martin Clynes, Linda Layte, Susan Clynes, Frances Quaranto, and Sheila Rosado.

She leaves her children, Daniel M. McAdam (Meg) of Waltham, Linda S. McAdam of Waltham, and M. Scott McAdam (Louise) of Watertown; her grandchildren, Derek, Kevin, Alexander, Karina, and Andrea McAdam; her sisters, Maureen Corkery and Barbara Higgins, both of St. Petersburg, Florida; and many nieces, nephews, and their families. 

Family and friends will honor and remember Terry’s life by gathering for calling hours in The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), Waltham on Tuesday, August 8th from 4 to 7 p.m. and again at 9 a.m. on Wednesday morning before leaving in procession to Saint Patrick’s Church, 212 Main Street, Watertown where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Saint Patrick’s Cemetery, Watertown.