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Constance McCarthy Obituary
1931 - 2023
Springfield
Constance J. (Connie) McCarthy, 92, of Plumtree Road, Springfield (previously of Underwood Street, Springfield) passed away Friday, July 14th at her home. She was a longtime communicant at Holy Cross Church. Connie always enjoyed visits from family and friends. She was an avid movie-goer and regularly attended plays at the Majestic Theatre and concerts at Symphony Hall. Connie was a longtime supporter of the Elms College and recently attended her 70th reunion.
Connie was the daughter of Charles F. McCarthy, Sr. and Maude V. (Clayton) McCarthy of Springfield. She was predeceased by her brother Atty. Charles F. McCarthy, Jr. and sister-in-law Dorothy B. (Sadosky) McCarthy of Springfield.
Connie was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School and received her B.A. in History from the Elms College in 1952. She received a M.Ed. from Springfield College and Certificates of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) from Springfield College and Harvard University.
Connie was employed her entire career by the Springfield School Department, initially as an elementary school teacher at Hooker Grammar School, a guidance counselor at Chestnut High, and subsequently as an adjustment counselor at Chestnut High from which she retired. Connie was a member of Alpha Delta Kappa, a sorority of women educators, the Retired Educators Association of Massachusetts (REAM) and numerous other civic, religious and educational organizations.
Connie is survived by her niece Linda A. McCarthy (John Moylan Jr.) of Enfield, CT and by nephews Richard J. McCarthy (Judith) of Windham, NH and Robert P. McCarthy (Rose-Anne) of Brattleboro, VT as well as her lifelong friend Edward Lynch of Chatham, MA.
She is also survived by six grandnieces and grandnephews Jennifer Franceschina of Las Vegas, NV, Matthew Moylan (Pamela) of Enfield, CT, Lauren Winters (Enda) of Dublin, Ireland, Kathleen McCarthy (Tsu-Jui) of Tainan City, Taiwan, Caroline McCarthy of Newton, MA and Brian McCarthy of Winooski, VT and three great-grandnieces/nephews Joncarlo, Teagan and Sadie Franceschina.
Visiting Hours will be held on Thurs, July 20, 2023 at Sampson Chapel of the Acres 21 Tinkham Rd. Springfield from 9 am until 10:45 am with a Mass of Christian Liturgy to begin at 11:30 am at Holy Cross Church 221 Plumtree Rd. Springfield. Burial will follow at St Michael Cemetery.
Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made in Connie's name to the Elms College or the Gray House.
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Betsy
June 22, 2025
In was thinking about you cousin Connie and mom and cousin Mary I still miss you all very much. Love you all wish you were here.
Love Betsy
Betsy Foran Murray
July 14, 2024
I can't believe it's been a year already since you left us. I miss you and think about you often. I was looking recently at some photos and one of my favorites was a Christmas picture of you mom and auntie Rosemary at Christmas it always touches my heart, I love you all so much, there is also one of you mom and Mary priceless. I miss you all. Love Betsy.
Shawn Warren
January 16, 2024
I would love to give my condolences to the Family! Ms. Connie work at my Jr High School and I used to do her seasonal snow removal!!! Blessings to.the whole family!! Love Shawn Warren
Holly
July 18, 2023
Rest in peace , my friend , dear Connie
Jane Robitaille
July 17, 2023
Connie was my colleague at Chestnut Junior High School decades ago. She was a gentle soul, always kind, compassionate and helpful to everyone. We had many long talks, and many good laughs. She touched countless lives in a positive way and will be long remembered with admiration, respect and appreciation.
John baginski
July 17, 2023
Connie was my counselor at chestnut jr.
She helped me out way too many times to remember
She was the best, I wouldn´t be the person I am today without her special attention.
RIP my friend.
John baginski
Betsy Foran Murray
July 16, 2023
Dear Cousin Connie I will always remember all the stories and memories that my mom Carole and you told us over the years and that you were like sisters growing up and how you stood by her when she needed you most you were always there with her to the end. You were my rock when we lost my mom and we shared a deeper bond because of it and I will miss our weekly calls, tears and endless laughter...you had a heart of gold my dear cousin and I will always keep you in my heart.
Love,
Betsy
Marc Tremblay
July 16, 2023
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.
mary elizabeth frye - 1932
Marc Tremblay
July 16, 2023
Connie was one of those special and blessed individuals who left foot prints in the heart and many memorable memories when she hosted the Holy Cross Youth group. She was a joy and inspiration to us who were lucky enough to be graced by her caring presence. Insightful, empathic in recognizing emotions with the god given talent to recognize emotions and complexity of my youth. Connie, it's been many, many years but, you, are one of the few who impacted my life leaving your footprints in my heart and the gracefulness of your spirit, generosity and presence of memories over these many generations. God Bless and may you find comfort and love in the eternal embrace of our creators arms.
Maria Miller Larson
July 16, 2023
Connie has been a dear friend since I met her when I was ten. She has been a constant source of inspiration. I will miss her dearly.
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