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Faith G. McArdle, age 91, of Murrells Inlet, SC peacefully passed away February 14, 2024, at Magnolia Bridge in Murrells Inlet. Faith was born on July 14, 1932, in Stamford, CT to the late Charles and Julia Sicilia Gilleski. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas McArdle, a son, Kevin McArdle and a brother, Robert Gilleski. She is survived by her children, Maureen Albers and husband Gary, Thomas McArdle and wife Susan Giffard, Jeffrey McArdle and Michael McArdle and six grandchildren; Michelle Ogden, Christie Albers Tapao, Kevin Albers, Jessica McArdle Morse, Molly McArdle, and Jeffrey McArdle; ten great-grandchildren, one brother, Vincent Gilleski and one sister, Judith Orris. For 73 years, Faith lived in Stamford CT. She was active in the community and involved with St. Gabriel Church, Newman Club and Newfield’s Swim Club. Faith was extremely proud of her 80 plus year friendships with her Idlewood Drive neighbors. As a graduate from Katherine Gibbs School in New York, she worked for the City of Stamford, Touche Ross and Choice Personnel. In 2006, Faith and her husband retired in Murrells Inlet and enjoyed traveling all over the United States and to numerous European countries. Faith was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and the St. Michael Women’s Guild, a volunteer at Brookgreen Gardens and South Strand Helping Hands. She was also a member of the Blackmoor Golf Course Ladies League. Faith was an independent and active woman right up until the end of her life. She drove herself to her weekly mahjong games, lunch with friends and shopping. She enjoyed being with her family and even at 91, she was always ready to go out and socialize with them. She will be remembered as a strong and independent woman who had a wonderful 91 years and great love for her family and her dearest friends. The family will receive friends starting at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel,11528 Highway 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet, SC. A graveside inurnment service will take place at 11:00 AM at the columbarium at St. Michael Catholic Church where she will be inurned with her husband. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is serving the family. To sign an online guestbook, please visit www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bryant University – Kevin McArdle Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 1150 Douglass Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917.

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Faith G. McArdle

July 14, 1932 - February 14, 2024