Susan K. (Fernandes) McCarthy, 66, of Tiverton, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at St. Anne's Hospital following a brief illness. She was the wife of the late John H. McCarthy and former wife of Russell A. Boulay of AZ.
Mrs. McCarthy was born in Fall River, daughter of the late Louis Fernandes, Jr. and the late Isabel (Pacheco) Fernandes and had been a longtime resident of Tiverton. She served her country in the U.S. Army. She had worked as Deputy Town Clerk for the town of Tiverton for many years. She enjoyed music, dancing, the beach and playing slots at the casino. Mrs. McCarthy will be remembered for being a true friend and her willingness to help anyone in need. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family especially her granddaughter, Maddie Mae.
Survivors along with her former husband include her son: Justin L. McCarthy and his wife Eliza of Tiverton; her 3 brothers: Michael Fernandes of Tiverton, David Fernandes of Fall River and Jamie Fernandes of AZ; her granddaughter: Madelyn McCarthy; best friend: Gail Neeld of Tiverton, along with many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was the sister of the late Louis Fernandes III.
Memorial service to which relatives and friends are invited will be announced at a later date.