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Dorothy McCarthy Obituary
Born and raised in New Jersey, she was a daughter of the late John J. and Doris (Wright) Kilgallen. Mrs. McCarthy was a member of the Fleet Reserve Ladies Auxiliary, Branch 42. She was a communicant of St. Mark Church.
Besides her husband she leaves her children, Janice M. Balzer of Jamestown and David W. McCarthy of Danvers, MA; a sister, Agnes McCarthy of Waterbury, CT; and her three cherished granddaughters, Keleigh Fowler of Fall River, MA, Ashley M.B. Schipritt of Jamestown and Mikayla McCarthy of Danvers, MA.
Her Funeral will be held Wednesday at 8:45 a.m. from the FAGAN-QUINN Funeral Home, 825 Boston Neck Road, North Kingstown, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Mark Church, 60 Narragansett Avenue, Jamestown. Burial will be in St. Mark Cemetery. Visiting hours Tuesday 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her memory to your favorite charity will be appreciated.
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Memories and Condolences
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Debra Napert
November 7, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sorry for your loss.
Adele Angelone
November 7, 2006
So sorry to hear of your loss. May your wonderful memories of Mom/Grandma always soothe your soul and comfort you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Sincerely,
Adele Angelone
(Keleigh's friend
from work)
Alan Weaver
November 6, 2006
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
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