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Chuck Carnell
May 23, 2009
Mike: Although many, many years have passed. I just came upon this obituary of your Dad. I'm sorry to hear of his passing even if it was years back. I hope you are doing well.
Jessi McCarthy
April 15, 2005
Dear Grampy,
I miss you so much I cant even describe it. There was so much love in your heart to give to everyone. I have recieved so much love from you grampy. I hope that you have recieved mine. You have told me you have recieved my love just by the huge smile on your face when i would walk threw your front door. And i hope you saw that huge smile i gave back. I miss your warm hugs and kisses. And so many memories grampy..!! You were so loved by everyone and so dearly missed. Oh your humer. I would just hold my gut laughing. I feel so bad that i had gave up the trumpet. you were so proud of me. I loved bringing my trumpet up and playin it for you. And i love how u played it right back for everyone to see how good you were!! i also had wrote a poem. its not so much good but it ment a lot to me and just made me think of you. its goes like this..
Theres a place up there
high in the sky
with no tears past the gate
where no one will cry
high above the clouds
far beyond the sky
in the great lords kingdom
not one wet eye
there are no worrys
not a single fear
so you wont see anyone
sheading a single tear
the sky may not be blue
the grass may not be grean
and i can tell you for sure
nobody will be mean
so when your half way there
dont look back
because god will be there
to pat you on your back :)
grampy, i know you are in a much better place now. and ur in no more pain :). my little sisters name is maddie. she has seen you in pictures and she knows that you were her grampy. and i can just see a tinch in her smile is a little bit of yours.
grampy i miss you so much!!! you were loved so deeply.. god bless you for always and always.. i will always remember that last kiss. so gentle and warm.
i love you
love your grand daughter..
jessi aka snaggle tooth :)
Brian and Veronica Mc Mahon
July 29, 2002
We were very saddened to hear of the passing of our dear friend Jack whom we shared many hours of enjoyable conversation. We all extend our deepest sympathy to his loving wife Hilda and family circle. Godbless xo
Justine Bateman
July 27, 2002
To the "other" McCarthy family:
Just got back from vacation and heard the sad news about your beloved dad. I'm sure he will be sadly missed by his loving family and has left many happy memories behind. Sorry I wasn't at the services to offer any comforting words, but my thoughts are with you all now. Feel proud that you had a chance to be part of his life.
Love, Justine (McCarthy) Bateman
Mike Wilson Jr.
July 26, 2002
Dear Grampy,
I love you so much. All of your grandchildren really loved you too. The last time I saw you I remember that you gave me a hug and kiss and gave me a smile. That's the way I will always remember you Grampy. I'll never lose your love. It was so nice having you live so close to me because I would always get to see you a lot. That was really special to me. Grampy I will always love you.
Your Grandson Mike
Michael Wilson
July 26, 2002
Dear Grampy,
I love you so much with all of my heart. I loved the way you treated everyone of us grandchildren in such a special way. You made sure none of the grandchildren were left out of anything. I loved your sense of humor, you were always laughing about the funny stuff in our family. And after a good fight you were the first person to make a joke about it. GRAMP YOU WERE AN AMAZING GRANDFATHER. AND I'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU WITH THAT SMILE ON YOUR FACE. REST PEACEFULLY!
(Kelly Wilson Methuen, MA)
Liz Yuengert
July 25, 2002
We are so saddened by the loss of your husband, father and grandfather and wish we could be there to express our condolences in person. He was a sterling human being, warm and generous. My dad, Bill Ryan, thought the world of him.
He and all of you are very much in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Liz, Andy, Rachel Aaron & Joseph Yuengert
David, Arlene, Jill & Kevin Grasso-Praik
July 24, 2002
We were saddened to hear of the passing of Paul's brother. We send our deepest condolences to the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of sorrow.
Leo J. Barrett, Jr.
July 24, 2002
Dear Uncle Jack,
I would like to take this moment to say how honored I was to have you as an uncle and friend to my family over the many years. My dad was over my house last night and we spent some time talking about you and what you meant to him. It was clear to me that you were a great friend to my Dad and my family and I greatly appreciate that. On a personal note you reminded me alot of my Papa Fitzgerald who I hold on a very high pedestal. Given your service in the Marine Corp and the Fire Dept., it must have been obvious to the outside world that you were a great man. But from someone who knew you through the Barret Clan it was evident that your were a very special father who was very caring and did an exceptional job raising your sons and daughters (along with Aunt Hilda of course). I can only imagine what you meant to your many grandchildren. I know that your family is mourning their great loss but I also know that thier hearts will always be warmed by the memories of their father as my heart is warmed by the memories of my Nana Barrett and Nana and Papa FItzgerald. In closing, my condolences go out to the entire McCarthy family who the Barrett family holds dear to their hearts.
Leo, Jill, Brianna and Ashley Barrett
Barrett Children
July 24, 2002
Dear Uncle Jack,
It was a pleasure to have you as our Uncle. Whether it was your smiling face or your calm presence, memories of you will always remain in our hearts. We are thankful for the beautiful family that you have left behind and we know that you will live on through them. May God bless you and may you enjoy Eternal Happiness!
Love,
The Barrett Children (Chris, Jeanna, Kristen and Leo)
Dad, Gerard and Steven by the Isles of Shoals on the Semper Fi from the port of Skibbereen Ireland
Michael McCarthy
July 24, 2002
Here is Dad,
Sailing forever along in peace.
Love,
Mike
Christopher Barrett
July 24, 2002
Uncle Jack,
It was an honor to have a man like yourself as my uncle. Your dedication to God, family, and country is an inspiration to all of us. I will remember you in my prayers. My Sincerest sympathy to the McCarthy family.
Michael McCarthy
July 24, 2002
Dad,
You went peacfully to God.
You told me a week or so ago,
"I've had a good life, I have a wonderful family, friends and faith in God. There is nothing else I can ask for"
Truth having been said by dad himself. I would like to thank all the great folks who offered and gave Jack and our family support and kindness in our time of need.
Dad, you will live forever in all of our hearts.
Your son,
Michael
Al McCarthy
July 23, 2002
Dad, I love you. I miss you. You were a great man and an inspiration.
Al
Yvonne Eaton
July 23, 2002
My Sincerest sympathy to the McCarthy family, particularly Ged, Paul and Mike - So saddened to hear of your loss. My last memory of your dad was of him consoling me. Love you all. Michael McCarthy's Mom
arthur
July 23, 2002
you will always be in my heart and mind,jack.
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