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Margaret McCarthy Obituary

McCARTHY, Margaret I. (Mortimer) Of Winthrop, and formerly of East Boston, Oct. 23, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Francis G. McCarthy. Devoted mother of Rosemary McCarthy of Winthrop. Sister of the late Anna Donovan, Norah Boyce, Mary Russell, Philip, Katherine, and Helen Mortimer. Cherished aunt of John Donovan and his wife Judy of York, England, Kevin Donovan and his wife Kathleen of Melrose, Margaret Donovan of Somerville, the late Brian Donovan and his wife Maureen of Chelmsford, David Russell and his wife Nancy of Tewksbury, Charles Russell and his wife Claudette of Crawfordville, IN, and David Mortimer of Sudbury. Funeral from the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home, 210 Winthrop St., WINTHROP, on Tues., Oct. 28, at 9am. Funeral Mass in St. John the Evangelist Church at 10am. Relatives and friends invited. Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Buddy Coholan Adult Memory Loss Center, 121 Washington St., Medford, MA, 02155. Late member of the Telephone Pioneers and the Winthrop Senior Center. Visiting hours Mon. only 4-8pm. For guestbook and directions, go to www.mauricekirbyfh.com.

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 26, 2008.

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Elaine Sexton

October 29, 2008

Rosemary,
Sorry to hear about your mother. I remember her clearly-she was always so friendly and happy. I often think of the both of you when I pass by your East Boston home.
With prayers and sympathy-

Norah & Peter Grimes

October 29, 2008

Rosemary,
We were so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

Pauline Rielly-Boland

October 27, 2008

Rosemary,
So sorry to hear that your mother has gone on. If you can only have one daughter then it is a blessing to have one like you.You know how fond my mother was of Margie...she will be missed.

Christine & Stephen Carr

October 27, 2008

Rosemary,
We're sorry about the passing of your mom. She was a terrific lady and you a terrific daughter. Your devotion to one another was truly inspirational and we hope you find comfort in knowing you are in our thoughts and prayers.

brian gill

October 26, 2008

Rosemary:
We are so saddened to hear of your loss. Your dedication and love for your Mom was an inspiration, it is what all parents hope for when the roles are reversed later in life. Our thoughts and prayers are with.

Brian and Pamela Gill

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