Enfield Obituary: Isabell McGrath, 72

Isabell Rachel (Streeter) McGrath, 72, passed away peacefully at Baystate Hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts. Isabell, also known by some as Liz, lived in Alabama for the past 27 years prior to relocating one week before her passing to Massachusetts to be near her family. She lived the majority of her life in New England.

Isabell was born on August 28, 1945 in New Hampshire, the oldest daughter of three to Ralph Streeter and Ethel Ladeau Streeter. She is survived by her sister Penny Lata of Suffield, and preceded by her youngest sibling Ruth Streeter.

She was married for 18 years to Bernard James McGrath of Arizona and is survived by three daughters from that marriage: Lori McGrath Holden of Ellington, Alice Janet McGrath of Springfield, MA and Michelle McGrath Zinn of Agawam, MA. She also had two additional biological children, Scott Soukup and Julie Soukup of California. She is survived by two sons-in-law, David Holden of Ellington and Byron Zinn of Agawam, MA, along with eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, along with two nieces and a nephew who referred to her as Auntie Tidley.

Isabell went to high school in East Windsor, then worked for many years as an inspector for electronic circuit boards. She loved animals and enjoyed spending Sundays watching football and was sure to never miss a NASCAR race on television.

As an avid race fan, at the age of around 40 she decided to try drag racing. She raced a pick-up truck at tracks around New England and looked forward to heading out on Friday and Saturday nights. She was a spunky woman who wasn’t afraid to get her hands dirty. She even spent many hours in the garage helping the guys work on her truck. It was truly her passion and she held her own on the track and quickly became a fan favorite with trophies and articles on her accomplishments.

Isabell will be cremated with a Memorial Celebration of Life on Saturday, July 28, 2018 from noon to 2 p.m. with a Blessing and Prayer at noon at the Brooklawn Funeral Home, 511 Brook Street, Rocky Hill.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your local animal shelter.