Anne C.

Mccarthy

Anne passed away peacefully of Covid19 Saturday April 18 ^th at the Katzman Family Center for Living where she had been a resident for 3 years.  She was 83 years of age. She was the beloved daughter of the late Michael and Marguerite (Margie) O'Connor. Anne was raised in Chelsea where she attended and graduated from St. Rose High School. Her first job was working for the telephone company as a switchboard operator.  She was married to John (Jack) McCarthy May 23 ^rd 1959 and together they raised their three sons in Chelsea. Her and Jack were devoted to their children whether it was helping with schoolwork, going to their sporting events or taking them on day trips and vacations which her youngest sister Barbara was lucky as she got to go along also. After the boys were teenagers she went to work as a bi-lingual aid in the Chelsea Schools where she loved being with the children. She also held a job there preparing lunches for all school children. She furthered her working experience at M.W.R.A. Charlestown as an Administrative Assistant to the Human Resources Manager.  When Anne and Jack retired, they devoted many years volunteering – whether it was running the St Rose food pantry, taking the subway to work at Catholic Charities in Boston or counting weekly envelopes at Our Lady of Grace Church.  Anne was a kind hearted spiritual woman with a special devotion to the Blessed Mother. She enjoyed spending time with her family and long-time friends. Both she and Jack relished the many nights and weekends of playing cards and domino's with friends. Anne liked walking, dancing, music, going to concerts and plays. She loved to cook and was quite the baker. There were always numerous containers of homemade cookies stacked in the freezer for the taking. In later years they enjoyed vacations with friends taking cruises, going to Las Vegas, Ireland and England to name a few.  In addition to her parents Anne was predeceased by her sister Maureen O'Connor and two nieces Sandy and Sherry Austin. She is survived by her beloved husband of 61 years Jack. She will be the forever-loved mother of John McCarthy, Rowley MA, Brian McCarthy and his wife Debbie of Danvers MA, Michael McCarthy and his wife Kelly of Andover MA. She is the dear sister of Barbara O'Connor Chelsea MA and Helen O'Connor of Pontiac Michigan. She is also survived by grandson Michael McCarthy and his wife Laura of Danvers MA. Granddaughters Kenadie McCarthy Danvers MA and Emmi McCarthy Andover MA. Great Grandson Nathan McCarthy Danvers MA. Niece Terry Austin and nephew Darrell Austin both of Michigan as well as many dear cousins and friends.

A private family farewell and committal service was held at Woodlawn Cemetery. A Mass and Celebration of her life will be held and announced for a later date.

In lieu of flowers, should friends desire, contributions in Anne's memory may be made to the Katzman Family Center for Living, 17 Lafayette Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150 or the Alzheimer's Association, 309 Waverly Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452.  For those who wish, we encourage family and friends to offer condolences by means of the online guest book or to send private expressions of sympathy.

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