Theresa M. (McCarthy) Barrett, 61, of Buzzards Bay passed peacefully March 18, 2023 unexpectedly at home.
Born in Brockton, daughter of Patricia A. (Fay) McCarthy of Mattapoisett and the late Walter F. McCarthy, Jr., she lived in North Easton for many years before moving to Buzzards Bay 5 years ago.
She was formerly employed in the bookstore at Stonehill College and Bridgewater State University.
Theresa enjoyed volunteering for many years for children, in schools and churches. She also enjoyed the company of her dogs, sleeping and game shows.
Survivors include her daughter, Amanda Teles and her wife Tania of Taunton; 3 sons, Danny Barrett of South Florida, Matthew Barrett and his partner Eva of Westbrook, ME and Timothy Barrett and his partner Hannah of Rockville, MD; a brother, Brian McCarthy of Hopedale; a sister, Laura Burrill and her husband Curtis of Scarborough, ME; a sister-in-law, Tracey McCarthy of Buzzards Bay; a brother-in-law, Thomas Cifello of Buzzards Bay; 2 grandchildren, Elaina and Tayden; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and friends; her Goddaughter, Erin McCarthy and Godson, Scott Burrill.
She was the sister of the late Richard McCarthy and Patricia Cifello.
Her Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 23rd at 11:30 AM from the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett. Her family will receive guests on Thursday morning from 10:30 - 11:30 AM prior to her service. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Peace for Ponies, P.O. Box 552 Buzzards Bay, MA 02532. For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.