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Jean McCarthy Obituary

Of Stoneham, formerly of Malden, July 17, 2008 at age 81. Beloved wife of William H. McCarthy with whom she shared 60 years of marriage. Loving daughter of the late Hugh Turner and Gertrude (Mirley) Turner. Devoted mother of Robert McCarthy and his companion Susan Fritz of NH, Joanne Downey of Haverhill and Paul McCarthy and his wife Tacheryn of N. Andover. Dear sister of Carol Rauseo and her husband Michael and the late Hugh Turner. Loving sister-in-law of Louise Turner of FL. Jean was also survived by her nephew Hugh Turner, Jr. of FL and nieces Lisa Le and Catherine Rauseo. Funeral from the Barile Family Funeral Home, 482 Main Street (Rt. 28) STONEHAM, Wednesday at 9 AM followed by a Funeral Mass celebrating Jean's life in St. Patrick Church, 71 Central St. Stoneham at 10 AM. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours, Tuesday 4-8 PM. Parking attendants will be available. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Jean to the Arthritis Foundation, 29 Crafts St., Newton, MA 02458. For directions or to send condolences please visit: www.barilefuneral.com Barile Family Funeral Homes Stoneham - Reading 781-438-2280

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 20 to Jul. 23, 2008.

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Susan Mullen

July 23, 2008

Dear Joanne and Family,
We are very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. You obviously were a wonderful daughter caring for her everyday. Our thoughts are with you and your family. With sympathy, Susan and Stephen Mullen, Greenway Circle

Affinity Hospice

July 21, 2008

We are honered to have been of service to Jean and her family. Jean will be missed!

Judy Mannone

July 20, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

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