Kathleen I McCarthy

Kathleen "Kim" McCarthy passed away on March 30th, 2025. Kim was born on May 18th, 1952 in Bridgeport, CT to Charles "Bud" and Christine "Mickey" Glynn McCarthy Sr. She spent most of her life in Stratford, CT. Kim graduated from Frank Scott Bunnell High School in 1970 and from Bridgeport University in 1974. She continued her learning at Southern Connecticut State University and participated in many educational workshops throughout her career. Kim was a high school science teacher for 37 years. The first three years were at Our Lady of Mercy at Laurelton Hall in Milford, CT. It was a wonderful place to begin her career. She taught for 34 years at Stratford High School in Stratford, CT. The science department at Stratford High was a wonderful group of helpful and supportive people. She did her best to educate and involve students in their learning. She truly believed that if she only helped one person in her lifetime, then her time on Earth was worth it. Thankfully, Kim helped many more than just one person. When Kim moved into her house in Stratford in 1998, she discovered a passion for gardening. She didn't know much at first except the importance of creating good, rich soil for the planting bed. Her yard was filled with plants and flowers of many kinds. It was quite a sight to behold. Kim moved to Ocala, FL in 2012. She is predeceased by her parents, her brother Charles "Jack" McCarthy Jr, and the love of her life, Judy Ramey. Kim is survived by her brother Dennis Broedlin (wife Ellen), sister-in-law Sallie McCarthy, three nieces (Kristen and Jennifer Broedlin & Sharon Garrow) and three nephews (Charles "CJ" McCarthy III (wife Dawn), Michael (wife Leslie), and Kevin McCarthy (wife Kristie). She is also survived by Judy's two children Lori Anderson and Chad Anderson (wife Cory) and Judy's three grandchildren, In lieu of flowers, you are asked to make a donation to your favorite charity in memory of Kim. Roberts of Ocala Funerals and Cremations are handling the arrangements.