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Maureen Haupt McCarthy

Maureen McCarthy Obituary

Savannah native, Maureen Haupt McCarthy, 73, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2004, at her home in Tustin, CA. Born January 2, 1931 in Savannah, GA., Maureen grew up on Washington Square, in the Old Fort District. She was predeceased by her father, Reginald (Bubba) Haupt, Sr., mother, Dorothy Dean Hudson, step-father, Richard Hudson, and her devoted "Nana" Dean. Maureen attended Cathedral School, was a graduate of St. Vincent's Academy class of 1948. She received her nursing degree in 1951 from St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing in Savannah, GA, and was a Registered Nurse at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, FL 1951-1954. Her avocation was Genealogy, having researched her ancestry to Ruprecht Steiner and Mathias Zettler, two of the original settlers of Ebenezer in Effingham Co., GA. She was a descendant of John Henry Haupt, noted early settler in Savannah, GA. She was a member of Georgia Historical Society, life member of Historic Eff ingham Society, and Georgia Salzburger Society. She was a communicant of St. Cecilia's Catholic Church in Tustin, CA. Maureen was loved and respected by her many friends, and peers among the genealogical community. Maureen is survived by her husband of 50 years, John J. (Jack) McCarthy; daughters, Karen Edmondson (Rod), Dianne McCarthy, Carole Montgomery (Tim); sons, Brian McCarthy (Michele), Paul McCarthy (Sherri), and Michael McCarthy; grandchildren, Travis Lilley, Courtney and Amanda McCarthy, Mathew and Sean McCarthy, Ian and Aaron Montgomery, and Scarlett McCarthy. Survivors also include half-siblings, Reginald (Bubba) Haupt, Jr., Shirley Haupt Browning, Faye Haupt Bailey, and Zennie Shearouse Ubele. Services were held Thursday, October 21, 2004. Mass at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Tustin, CA. Interment followed at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Orange, CA. Savannah Morning News, October 29, 2004 Please sign our Obituary Guestbook at www.savannahnow.com

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Published by Savannah Morning News on Oct. 29, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Maureen McCarthy

16 Entries

Barry Haupt Horton

October 30, 2004

To Jack and the Children:

I am sorry for your loss. Maureen never mentioned her illness and I was totally caught off guard by her death. She helped the whole family learn more about where and who we came from. She will be missed by the Haupt generations..... Barry H. H.

ROBERT LEHNERT

October 30, 2004

Karen and family,

Your mom had a full and productive life and will never be forgotten by her family and all those touched by her. Wish I could have known her. She lives forever in you.

Jim Potts

October 30, 2004

Maureen and Jack are very special to me. I first met them in 1990 while running for the Tustin City Council. I must have passed Maureen's political test, because she and Jack (he probably didn't have any say) signed my nomination papers each time I was elected.

We were able to put term limits and open bidding on the ballot. I have been off the C.C. four years now, but Maureen and I always enjoyed being email buddies.

I would not send her all the jokes that guys get, but we shared all the political cartoons, etc. The Maureen I know never mentioned how she was feeling and always displayed a great sense of humor.

I was worried when I didn't hear from her. Jack's email was a shock, since Maureen never said she was sick. I can only pray my wife, our three sons and I live up to a fraction of what the McCarthy family stands for. God Bless.

Patty Haupt Roberds

October 30, 2004

My deepest sympathy to Jack, children, and grandchildren. My thoughts and prayers are and have been with you. God took my cousin when I wasn't ready for her to go. But I have to accept His will and not mine.

Love you, cuz...

Bill and Lois Jackson

October 30, 2004

Dear Jack, We are saddened to hear of Maureens passing but definitely know she is in a much better place, free of pain and suffering.

We only met Maureen one time when we visited with our son Keith and his family but feel so pleased that we could have that time together. Both of you welcomed us with love and friendship.

It is always heartbreaking to lose one so dearly loved but God is Good and He promised us at Easter that we will all be together again one day. We pray that knowing that will bring all of you comfort and a sense of peace in your hearts. Love from friends,

Charles & Bert Block

October 29, 2004

Wife, Mother and to us a dear freind. The Lord called Maureen too soon and although we know she is in a better place, we miss her immensely. We have been friends of Jack & Maureen since 1960, sharing backyard kids swimming pools and all the other things young couples share. We were blessed to visit Maureen and Jack this year and we will cherish the memory. We can't imagine the hurt that Jack and the children are going through and they will be in our prayers.

Shirley Perry

October 29, 2004

My husband, Phillip, and I were deeply saddened by the news of Maureen's death. She and Jack stood up for us at our wedding more than 48 years ago. But I really came to know her best over the last 5 or 6 years via our frequent emails. I miss her immensely already. A large void has been left in many lives by her passing. Our hearts and prayers go out to Jack and to their family.

Debbie Lindblad

October 29, 2004

Maureen was one of the sweetest, dearest friends a person could ask for...even by e-mail. She was devoted to her family and her genealogical endeavors. She will always hold a special place in my heart. Our deepest sympathies go to Jack and the rest of her family. May God bless and keep you until you see Maureen again.

Shirley, Zennie, Maureen- May 3, 1998

October 29, 2004

Faye, Shirley, Zennie, Maureen -Sisters May 4, 1998

October 29, 2004

Maureen & Jack, May 3, 1998

October 29, 2004

Susan Marshall

October 29, 2004

Maureen was a very distant cousin. She and I found each other on the internet while researching our Haupt family roots.

Unfortunately, I never had the opportunity to meet her, but we corresponded frequently. I will miss her.

Zennie Shearouse-Ubele

October 29, 2004

Love lives through eternity and these bonds are not broken, even in death. For Christ has conquered death, hell and the grave. Through Him we have eternal life.

Sister, we still have eternity to share together with no boundries or distance. One day that day will come. For we are not without hope. Sister,your light here will be missed. Yet we are comforted for the refelction of your light still lives in the memories and the hearts of those who knew you and the lives you touched. We are sisters forever.

With Love,

Zennie

Ann Parkinson

October 29, 2004

It is with great sadness that we learn of Maureen's passing. She was a wonderful person and a great genealogist. I will miss our frequent e-mails regarding our families and each other's lives. I trust her research materials will be lovingly cared for and passed on. She lives on in her material and our lives.

Our sympathies are with the family in this loss of one so dear.

Hugs!

(as Maureen and I used to sign our e-mails)

Sherry Deal Jones

October 29, 2004

Our sincere love and deepest sympathy to Jack and children. Our cherished Maureen left us too soon. She is at peace, free of pain, nestled safely in the arms of her "Nana".

Our love,

Sherry, Roland, and family

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