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Marian McCarthy Obituary

MCCARTHY Marian Calderwood McCarthy of Shelton and widow of Charles J. McCarthy, died Monday, December 25, 2006 at Hewitt Memorial Hospital, Shelton. She was born in Canaan on March 17, 1915, daughter of the late William and Elena Boinay Calderwood and was a resident of Shelton for 65 years. Mrs. McCarthy was a retired Town Clerk of the City of Shelton and was also a member of the Shelton Senior Citizens- Center, a former member of Griffin Hospital Auxiliary and Hewitt Auxiliary. She is survived by her son, Timothy J. McCarthy of Beacon Falls; her two daughters, Ellen Shaw of Shelton and Marianne Markle of Shrewsbury, Mass.; seven grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Funeral services will take place Thursday at 10 a.m. DIRECTLY in St. Joseph-s Church, Shelton followed by burial in Riverside Cemetery, Shelton. Calling hours are on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. in the James T. Toohey & Son Funeral Home, 92 Howe Avenue, Shelton. Memorial contributions may be made to Connecticut VNA-s Hospice, 680 Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton, CT 06484.

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Published by Connecticut Post on Dec. 27, 2006.

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Dianne (Loso) Kranyak

December 28, 2006

My deepest sympathies for your loss.Aunt Marian is at peace with her two favorite men-God and Uncle Charlie.

Annette (Loso) Tait

December 28, 2006

Aunt Marian is warmly and fondly remembered. She and Uncle Charlie will always bring a smile to our family's thoughts. Our condolences to your family.

Thelma Northrup

December 27, 2006

My deepest sympathy to all of you. John and I always enjoyed your mother and father's company. She will be missed

Katherine Conway

December 27, 2006

We are sorry to hear about Marion's passing. She was one great lady. We will pray for her and the family.

Lorraine A. (Loso) Halica

December 27, 2006

My condolences on your loss; I remember a lot of fun times with your Mom way back when! My prayers are with you.

Jackie (Loso) Pato

December 27, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the family. I have not seen your Mom in years, but have many fond memories of her.

Tom and Suzanne Conway

December 27, 2006

We were quite saddened to hear of the loss of Aunt Marion. She was always a kind, compassionate, and generous person to me while growing up and later in life. She will be surely missed by all who knew her. Our deepest condolences for your loss.

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