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Gladys McCarthy Obituary

Gladys L. McCarthy lifelong resident of Pawtucketville; 104 Lowell Gladys L. (Williams) McCarthy, 104, a life long resident of the Pawtucketville section of Lowell, and parishioner of St. Rita's Church, passed peacefully to glory on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at D'Youville Senior Care. She was married for 45 years to the late Frank T. McCarthy, a well-known Lowell businessman and community leader. Born Dec 30, 1903, Gladys was the daughter of the late Sumner and Louise (Shepard) Williams of Lowell. She was the loving matriarch of a large family including 13 children, 50 grand children, 95 great-grand children and 10 great-great-grand children. Gladys was a life long communicant of St. Rita's Church and the former St. Columba's Mission Church. Gladys worked as a mill girl in 1915 in the sample room at the Merrimack Mills in Lowell and in the family wholesale candy business throughout the 40's, 50's and 60's. She enjoyed dancing and performed with the Lowell Academy of Dance in 1923, and the Seton Guild. She was an avid league bowler at the Brunswick Lanes until she was 85 years old. She was also an active member of St. Rita's Sodality Women's Club, and Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, Council 72 many PTAs and the Red Hat Society. Gladys was the Lowell Sun's Mother of Year in 1954. She is survived by her daughters, Virginia Cogan of Tewksbury, Eloise Kenner of Homestead, FL, Mary Pincence of Dracut, Dorothy Moore and husband Glenn of Suwanee, GA, and Kathleen Taylor and husband Rev. Deacon James Taylor of North Haven, CT, daughters-in-law, Ann McCarthy of Saugus, Grace McCarthy of Beaver Falls, PA, Cynthia McCarthy of Raymond, NH; her sons, Edward McCarthy and wife Tina of Tyngsboro, David McCarthy and wife Frances of Chelmsford, Richard McCarthy and wife Kathy of Hudson, NH, Frank McCarthy and wife Brenda of Lowell. She is also survived by her brother Milton Williams and wife Frances of Dracut, sister-in-law Aline Williams of Hanahan, SC, plus 47 grandchildren, 94 great grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. Gladys is predeceased by her sons, William McCarthy of Lowell, Rev. Deacon John McCarthy of Saugus, Daniel McCarthy of Beaver Falls, PA, Gerald McCarthy of Raymond, NH, sons-in-law, Walter Cogan of Tewksbury, Omer Pincence of Dracut and Robert Kenner of Miami, FL; daughter-in-law, Bettejane McCarthy of Tewksbury, granddaughter, Joanne McCarthy of Tewksbury, grandsons Shane Kenner of Miami, FL, Gerald McCarthy Jr. of Groton, MA and Robert Taylor of North Haven, CT; great grandson Seth Cogan of Boise, ID; brothers and sisters: Irwin Williams of Lowell. MA, Bernice Taylor and husband George of Lowell, MA, Sumner Williams and wife Ruth of Short Hills, NJ, Clarence Williams and wife Alice of Swansea, MA, Wilbur Williams and wife Mary of Warwick, RI, John Williams and wife Lillian of Billerica, MA, George Williams of Hanahan, SC, and Dorothy Chandler and her husband Thomas of Dracut. MCCARTHY Gladys L. McCarthy, 104, of Lowell died May 31, 2008. Visiting hours Wed. 4 to 8 pm. Funeral Thurs. at 9 am from the DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 106 MIDDLESEX ST, CHELMSFORD, with a funeral Mass at 10 am at St. Rita's Church in Lowell. Burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Lowell. Memorials may be made in her name to the Office of Religious Education, St. Rita's Church, 158 Mammoth Rd. Lowell, MA 01854 or D'Youville Foundation, 981 Varnum Ave, Lowell, MA 01854 or St. Vincent DePaul Society c/o St. Rita's Church, 158 Mammoth Rd., Lowell, MA 01854. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com
Published by Lowell Sun from Jun. 2 to Jun. 3, 2008.

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Rita Neal (Pearsall)

June 6, 2008

Mysincerest condolences to the family. I went to school with many of the children at the Pawtucket School.

your family

June 5, 2008

Mom
You had the most wonderful and beautiful funeral, Anita sang all your request songs beautifully; Frank gave a very touching talk about you, Jim shared the Mass and did the Homily, your g grand daughter, @ G grandson, Alyssa and Jacob did the readings and we all sang as your daughter said you can't cry if you are singing, It worked for some. Now is the time for you to watch over us. You sure have earned your crown so wear it proudly. Love xxxxxoooo

Paula Ralls

June 4, 2008

Mary and family,
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. Gladys must have been a wonderful mom and grandmother, because she surely raised a loving and devoted family. You are all an inspiration of what it means to be family as I saw everyday at D'Youville. Thank you for the opportunity to care for your mom. God bless.

Lucille Asselin

June 3, 2008

My deepest sympathy to the McCarthy Families. I truly enjoyed Gladys and teasing her about *lunch* but will treasure her special touch of her *minoush* she gave me. Mary knows what I mean :)
You are all in my prayers and YiaYia feels bad as well..she will miss her roommate :(
God Bless & give you strength in the days ahead.

Joan Copley

June 3, 2008

MARY ,RICHARD,DAVID,FRANK AND BRENDA
PLEASE ACCEPT MY SYMPATHY AND KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS

Donna Pincence (Frye)

June 3, 2008

Grammy,

you have been an inspiration to all of us. You will be missed.

Edward McInerney

June 3, 2008

I will miss my Grandmother but cherish the memories of her. Some of my fondest memories are of her taking me bowling (and beating me); teaching me to play the card game "War"; the coins she gave me to start my coin collection with; and eating her boiled hot dogs. Her home and her heart were always open to everyone.

Amy Paduani(McCarthy)

June 3, 2008

We all have so many wonderful memories of grammy. She will always be in our hearts...

Sue Fonte

June 2, 2008

Dear Mary,
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Your mother is surely sharing in the glory of sight of God and is being welcomed by all the loved ones who went before her to welcome her home.

Dave and Joan Desgroseilliers

June 2, 2008

Mary, our hearts and prayers go to you and your family. Your Mom was a great lady and touched all those she knew. Heaven just got a little brighter!

Kay and Bob Ganley

June 2, 2008

Dear Milton, Frances, Virginia and all the family of Gladys, please know that we share your sorrow at her death and you will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
Many fond memories remain of the McCarthy and Williams families of Pawtuckville which will remain with us always.

Peace, Love and God Bless All

Kay & Bob Ganley and Family

Melissa Williams

June 2, 2008

With all my love,

Jeanne Hoffman

June 2, 2008

Mrs Pincence,
You and you"re family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
The Vigeant/Hoffman's

Carol and Lloyd Lockward

June 2, 2008

Mary and family,

Our sincere condolences go out to you and yours. Your mother will live on for many years to come as you relive memories and stories.

Bless you all.

Al & Pauline Mahoney

June 2, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

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