FRANCES J. McCARTHY

SISTER FRANCES J. McCARTHY, SND In Worcester, June 23, at age 92. With the Sisters of Notre Dame for 74 years. Known by many as Ruth, she was also named Sister Philomene Marie for many years. Born in Cambridge, daughter of Eugene E. and Josephine (Fisher) McCarthy. Elementary school teacher in Notre Dame schools, including Holy Rosary in Lawrence, Holy Redeemer in East Boston, St. Joseph and St. James, both in Salem, and St. Patrick's in Roxbury. In retirement, volunteer at Blessed Sacrament in Jamaica Plain, Braintree Hospital, and the Mother St. Joseph House. She leaves two sisters, Rosalie Collins of Reading and Jeanne Reilly of Roslindale; nieces and nephews, David Collins, Kevin Reilly, Mary Ann Chiavilli, Gina Duvault, and Kenneth, Anthony, Larry, and Robert Adum; a great-nephew and five great-nieces, and her sisters in religion, the Sisters of Notre Dame. She was predeceased by her sisters, Clare Lebte and Olive Adum, and her nephew Ronald Adum. Calling hours at the Notre Dame du Lac Chapel, 555 Plantation St., Worcester, are Tuesday, June 28, beginning at 2:30 p.m. with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will follow at 4:30 p.m. in the chapel. Burial in Notre Dame du Lac Cemetery, Worcester. In lieu of flowers, donations to Sisters of Notre Dame Retirement Fund, 351 Broadway, Everett MA 02149.