Sally Louise Patterson McCarthy

1945 - 2022

Sally Louise Patterson McCarthy

Sally Louise Patterson McCarthy left her forever home of Clark Lake, on Sunday, November 27, 2022, just days away from what would have been her 77th birthday on December 7th. She was the daughter of Vondell (Pat) and June Patterson. With her three sisters, Sue Cavalear, Judy Smith, and Peggy Patterson, she grew up in Toledo and graduated from DeVilbiss High School, Class of 1963. She went on to complete her education at University of Toledo, Mercy School of Nursing, and University of Detroit Mercy School of Nursing.Sally P. McCarthy was a long-time resident of Toledo, Ohio. During the 70's and 80's she was active in the Junior League. Sally McCarthy enjoyed a successful career in Hospitality Sales and Marketing for The Sheraton on Secor rd, The Holiday Inn Riverside and the Radisson Downtown. In the mid-1990s, Sally earned her BSN nursing license. The next step in her career was something she truly loved for the challenges that it presentedâ€"caring for others as a Registered Nurse at St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. That continued until she retired in 2015.

Sally McCarthy spent every summer at her family's cottage at Clarklake, Michigan. The Sally and her sisters were very active in much of the Clarklake community's history. Whether she was decorating a raft for the annual Raft O Rama raft parade, competing as a slalom skier with the Pine Riders or simply entertaining friends and family. Sally always brought life to the party and never backed away from a good time.

Sally married and raised a family with Daniel J. McCarthy. Together they had two sons, Michael and Matthew. As I write this, I find it difficult to find the right words to convey how important our mother was to each of us. She was our champion; she was our friend. We will miss her always.

In 2000, Sally built a home on the Patterson cottage site and moved to Clarklake full time. Sally lived there with her partner Phil Shindler until her passing.

Sally is survived by her sisters, Judy Smith, Susan Cavalear and Peggy Patterson; sons, Michael and Kristin McCarthy, Matthew McCarthy and his partner Lulu Stewart; grandchildren, Kyle McCarthy and Riley McCarthy; nieces and nephews, Jim Devilbiss, Shannon and Dr. Bill Gallup, Linda and Alan Rava, Rob and Kathy Cavalear, Marc and Trudy Smith, Dr. Scott and Shelly Smith, Kacey and Preston Gardner, William and Taylor Gallup, David Wyper, Maggie Wyper.

There will be a celebration of Sally's life at the Eagle's Nest at Clark Lake on Sunday, December 11th, from 2 pm â€" 5 pm.

Those wishing to remember Sally may do so with a contribution in her name to the Clark Lake Spirit Foundation, PO Box 224, Clarklake, MI 49234 or via credit card on the Clark Lake Spirit Foundation website.