McCarthy, Mary E. (Murray), a lifelong resident of West Roxbury, left this earth and all who loved her on December 23, 2025 at the age of 103. Daughter of the late Kieran Joseph Murray and Anna (Ahern) Murray. Beloved wife of the late John J. (Handsome Jack) McCarthy Sr.. Proud mother of the late Lawrence Keieran McCarthy Esq. who she loved with all her heart and missed everyday since his untimely passing. Cherished mother of John J. McCarthy, Jr. of Manchester, NH and Maureen(McCarthy) Atkins and her husband Gerry of Sagamore Beach, MA. Adored grandmother of Dave, Gerry (Sara), Jonathan Kieran and Dan Atkins. Much loved great grandmother (Gugga Noodle) of William and Marietta (her namesake) Atkins.
Also survived by many loving friends, nieces, nephews and their extended families.
She was the sister of the late Anna Bourke (Charlie) and Josephine (Gino) DiCenso. She was the treasured aunt and godmother of Rev. Charles E. Bourke Jr. as well as the beloved aunt of Mary Ledwith (Jim) and Patricia Byrne. Their devotion to her was unparalleled.
Mary retired from the Boston School Department at age 70. Her home was a haven where memories were made and bonds were strengthened. Mary will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, compassion and fierce love of family and friends. Amongst other things, Mary was a great friend, neighbor, quilter, reader (enjoyed her Boston Globe daily), cook and conversationalist.
A visitation will be held at George F. Doherty Funeral Home Wilson-Cannon, 456 High Street, Dedham MA on Monday, December 29, from 10:45am to 12:30pm followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 420 High Street, Dedham at 12:45pm. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. A kind deed in her name would be a lovely tribute to Mary. A little note of remembrance on the tribute wall would be nice too. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to St. Mary’s St. Vincent de Paul, 420 High St. Dedham, MA 02026.