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Walter McCarthy Obituary

Age 83, of Medfield, peacefully July 10, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Dorothy (Love) McCarthy. Devoted father of Patricia M. McCarthy of Blacksburg, VA, Dorothea M. Rourke and husband Peter of Ashby, Julianne McCarthy of Bristol, RI, Richard T. McCarthy of Reston, VA, Maryrose McCarthy of Putnam, CT, Michael McCarthy of Brighton, and Kathryn McCarthy of Ashby. Brother of James McCarthy of Winchester and the late John McCarthy, Mary Walsh, Charles McCarthy, and Margaret Doherty. Also survived by ten grandchildren, Jessica, Bill, Sarah, Meghan, David, John, Dan, Chris, Carolyn, and Maggie. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Jude Church, 86 Main Street, Norfolk, Monday, July 14th at 10:00a.m. Burial with military honors will follow at Holyhood Cemetery, Brookline. Visiting hours will be at the church on Sunday 3 - 6p.m. For guest book, obituary and additional information, please see www.robertsmitchell.com Roberts-Mitchell Funeral Service Medfield

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 11 to Jul. 12, 2008.

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Kathleen and John O'Grady

July 11, 2008

Dorothy, We share so many happy memories -we send our love and prayers to you and each of your family members. Walter will be in our thoughts. Kathleen and John

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