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Mary McCarthy Obituary
She was the wife of John P. McCarthy, who passed away last month. Born in Cranston, a daughter of the late William H. Foley, M.D. and the late Mary L. (Shea) Foley. She was a resident of East Greenwich since 1969.
Mrs. McCarthy was employed in the East Greenwich School System for many years before retiring this year from Cole Middle School. She enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and granddaughter. During her career she was dedicated in teaching and guiding children.
She leaves two sons, Adam J. McCarthy and his wife Maura of Newport and Brendan S. McCarthy and his wife Beth of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; a daughter Meghan F. McCarthy of Boston, MA; a sister Marilyn F. Claire of Wood River Junction, RI and a granddaughter, Lila. She was the sister of the late Dr. William H. Foley, Jr.
Her funeral will be held on Saturday at 8:15 am from the HENAULT GALLOGLY Funeral Home, 5 Eddy St., West Warwick. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 am in Our Lady of Mercy Church, Fourth Ave., East Greenwich. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence. Visiting hours Friday 4-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Home & Hospice Care of RI, 169 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 in her memory would be appreciated. Information and condolences, please visit: www.galloglyfuneralhome.com
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Susan Hawksley
October 26, 2008
Dear Family:
I only knew your Mom for a short time, but she was always cheerful and seemed to have a bit of the devil in her! A friendlier woman I have never met. I am very sorry for your double loss in such as short time.
Sue Hawksley (sister of her neighbor Stephen)
Fran Keegan
October 24, 2008
Dearest Meg and family,
We are so very sorry to learn of the death of your Mom.We understand what a most difficult time this is for all of you, particularly following the recent death of your Dad as well.
We have all of you in our thoughts and our prayers. Please accept our sincere and heartfelt sympathy sent across the miles with love and hugs.
Fran and Bob Keegan
Rob McIver
October 24, 2008
Adam, Brendan and Meghan,
It's amazing how many great memories I have of your mother and father. Even though I was only in East Greenwich until 5th grade, your parents pretty much provided me with a second home for those years. You always felt welcomed at your house. The summer evening BBQs in the backyard, the endless wiffle ball games, your mom keeping the peace amongst all the boys in the neighborhood, my mom and your mom as our den mothers for cub scouts, and never beating your dad at back gamon. What I'll remember most is both your mother's and father's laugh. They both made an impression in my life, each in their own way.
Sincerely, Rob McIver
DONNA RICE
October 24, 2008
Adam, Brendan and Meghan;
So many fond memories of your family. The endless hours your mom and I played Backgammon and all of our walks with the dogs. God bless you all at this time of sorrow.
Cliff and Donna
Raymond & Ann Marie Reynolds
October 23, 2008
Meghan, Adam & Brenday,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jennie Rice-Lucci
October 23, 2008
Meg, Brendan and Adam -
I am so sorry yet again for such a tragic loss. For so many of my younger years your mom was like my second mother. Please be well and know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love - Jennie Rice Lucci
Paul Hicks
October 23, 2008
Meghan. Adam & Brendan: Please know that my deepest sympathy is with you all during this most trying time. You have been through a lot in these last several weeks. Both your mother and father are in a better place and their pain and suffering is over. It is not easy to loose one parent but to loose both is such a short period of time must be very trying. My prayers are with you all. It is time now to find comfort in happy memories, of which there were many.
wally pickford
October 23, 2008
Dear McCarthy Clan: God can work His will with a suddenness that dwarfs all earthly forces. He has lovingly used that power to send your mom and dad into eternity together. I am both sorry for your loss and excited about your parents' Heavenly reunion. God bless.
Saul Fern
October 23, 2008
Meghan, Brendan & Adam,
My thoughts and condolences are with you as you mourn the loss of your Mother. May the pleasant memories you shared with her stay with you throughout the coming days and years.
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