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Helen McCarthy Obituary

Of Medford, August 14th. Beloved wife of the late Timothy F. McCarthy. Daughter of the late State Representative Ernest W. Dullea and Catherine (McDonough) Dullea. Mother of Carol A. McCarthy and her husband Chris Stribakos of Everett, William E. McCarthy and his wife Jane of Okemos, MI, Kevin F. McCarthy and his wife Karen of Malden, Timothy P. McCarthy of Winthrop, Maureen K. Nardone and her husband John of Medford, John J. McCarthy of Medford, Brian C. McCarthy of Saugus and his fiance Angelina Tamzen and Michael McCarthy and his wife Kellie of Kenneth City, FL. Grandmother of Meghan McCarthy, Molly McCarthy, Corinne Chadwell, Patrick McCarthy, Domenic Vigliotte , Gina Nardone, Joseph Nardone , Christopher McCarthy, Kelly McCarthy, Ryan McCarthy, Colleen McCarthy and Krystal Perreira. Great grandmother of Abigail, Alyssa and Domenic Vigliotte, Jr. Sister of Kay Day of Del Ray Beach, FL and Orr's Island, ME and the late Dorothy Rodrick, Virginia Crocker, Frank Dullea, Ernest Dullea and Margaret Murphy. Funeral from the A.J. Breslin & Son Funeral Home, 610 Pleasant St., MALDEN, at Medford line, on Saturday, Aug. 18th at 8 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church in Malden at 9 AM. Relatives & friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held at the Funeral Home on Friday from 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Friends of the Medford Public Library, c/o Brian Boutilier, 111 High St., Medford, MA 02155.

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 16 to Aug. 17, 2007.

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Donna MacLaren

August 22, 2007

Dear McCarathy Family,
I am so sorry to her of the loss of your Mom. Helen was a truly wonderful person, who always had a smile on her face. She was a great friend to my Mom and I will always have fond memories of all the time we spent together growing up. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Donna

Teresa Mazza

August 18, 2007

John, Kevin and the McCarthy family,
Our deepest condolences and prayers are with you and your family. I'm glad to say that I have met your mom and she was wonderful. She raised the best guys I've known and honored to have them in my life. So I thank you Helen for that. Our thoughts are with you and your family during these difficult times.
With Sincerest Sympathies,
Terry, Bob and Joe

Danny McAuley

August 16, 2007

To the McCarthy Family,
Helen was truly one of the most incredible human beings I have ever known, and I was so very fortunate to grow up a neighbor of hers and the McCarthy family in general. I can honestly say that I never once saw her lose her patience or cool during the entire time I knew her, and believe me, Michael and I gave her plenty of reasons to do so in our youth. God Bless You Helen, and thanks for all you did in your time here. Say hello to Tim and my father Jerry for me.

Janis McGonagle

August 16, 2007

Maureen, John, Domenic, Gina & Joey,
I loved your mother/grandmother. What a gift to have had her in this world - a true gem. I'll miss her sweet face and kind words. Take care and see you soon.
Janis (DiStefano) McGonagle & Christina J.

Teresa Burns

August 16, 2007

Maureen and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We didn't know your mum nearly as much as we knew all of you but that brief time we spent together in the hospital I could tell what a loving and warm mother she is to you. Our prayers are with you.
Tracy,Tom,Joey and Jake

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