Janet M. (Murphy) McCarter

Janet M. (Murphy) McCarter, of Waltham, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025 in her home. She was 85.

Born on April 11, 1939, Janet was the daughter of the late Robert F. and Lillian (Marotte) Murphy. She was raised in Waltham and graduated from Waltham High School.

Janet was a dedicated mother and exceptionally hard worker, skillfully balancing her career while raising and supporting her four children. She worked as a waitress for many years at local restaurants such as Fantasia and the Red Coach Grill, and spent the majority of her career with Marriott. She began at their Boston Harborside location before transferring to the newly opening Newton site, where her role expanded beyond waitressing to include traveling for the hotel to conduct training seminars. Janet also worked as a house cleaner in Newton, a job she enjoyed and where she made many friends.

An avid traveler, Janet's affiliation with Marriott allowed her to explore destinations around the globe. Despite her worldly travels favorite place remained Bar Harbor and nearby Acadia National Park in Maine. She also enjoyed gardening and tending to her yard, and was an animal lover, especially her dog, Charlie, and her three cats.

Janet is survived by her children, Kathleen McCarter of Amesbury, Patrick McCarter of Waltham, John "Jack" McCarter of Methuen, and Robert McCarter of Tennessee; her nine grandchildren; her sister, Joyce Howes of South Carolina; her two brothers, Fred Murphy of Mexico and Ted Murphy of Leominster. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

She was also a sister of the late Judy Murphy, Joan Murphy McDonald and Robert F. Murphy Jr,.

Family and friends will honor and remember Janet's life by gathering for an Evening Wake in The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), Waltham on Sunday, March 16th from 4 to 7 p.m. and will conclude with her funeral service at 7 p.m.