Mary Elizabeth (Barber) McCarthy “Micardo”, age 88, passed away on Oct. 6, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Sept. 16, 1933 in Keeseville, NY, a daughter of the late George Barber Sr and Fannie (McCarroll) Barber. She worked in the Water Department and Payroll department for the City of Springfield for many years before she retired. She is survived by her loving husband James Daniel McCarthy of East Hampton, CT; one daughter, Susie Nye and her husband Scott of East Hampton, CT; her children by marriage, James McCarthy Jr. of Northampton, Candace (McCarthy) Bergeron of Montgomery, AL and Timothy McCarthy of Newburg, PA; 4 grandchildren Meagan Gates, Michael Lignar, Nathan Nye and Emma Nye and 2 great grandchildren Kaiden Gates and Sadie Lignar. She also leaves her beloved feline friend, Bat the Cat who will miss her dearly. Mary is predeceased by her son John Sinnott and her siblings Charles, George Jr and Katie Barber. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 AM in St Stanislaus Basilica on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the ASPCA.org. The Grise Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.