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Eleanor McCarthy Obituary

Of Everett, April 4, 2008, at 84 years. Beloved daughter of the late Daniel A. and the late Mary E. McCarthy. Loving aunt of Mary A. McCarthy, Kathleen and her husband Brian Brogan, Daniel J. McCarthy, and Margaret Scoppa and family. Loving sister of the late Daniel J. and his late wife Eileen M. McCarthy, and the late Mary E. McCarthy. She is also survived by many dear friends. A funeral will be held from the J. F. Ward Funeral Home, 772 Broadway, EVERETT, on Tuesday, April 8th at 9 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Catherine of Genoa Church, 179 Summer St., Somerville, at 10 AM. Visiting hours Monday 3-7 PM. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. Eleanor was a retired longtime secretary for the Fireman's Fund, a member of the Pioneers, St. Therese Ladies' Sodality and Travel Club. In her memory donations may be made to Boston Catholic Television, 34 Chestnut St., Watertown, MA 02471. J. F. Ward Funeral Home (617) 387-3367

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Published by Boston Globe on Apr. 6, 2008.

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Sheila Wein

April 7, 2008

Mary,
My deepest sympathies. I loved Eleanor dearly and miss her.It just isn't the same without her here. May she rest in peace.

Christopher Robbins

April 6, 2008

Dear Mary and family:
Please accept my sincere condolences. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. If I can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to call. God bless,
Chris Robbins

Karen DiNallo

April 6, 2008

My deepest sympathies to all Eleanors family and friends. It was a pleasure taking care of Eleanor this past year. The stories, the jewelery, books, her faith and the anxiety, oh how I knew it all so well. I will never forget her, there has never been anyone more gracious, even in the worst of times. She will be sorely missed, God Bless. My thoughts are with her
Love Karen DiNallo

Lori Whelan

April 6, 2008

To Eleanor's Family
My deepest sympathies. I have known Eleanor to be a very caring and generous person, always thinking of others. It was a pleasure to be her friend. She will be missed by many.
Lori Whelan
St. Therese Ladies Sodality

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