Marie A. McCarthy, 85, of Walpole, MA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 1, 2023.
Marie was a devoted wife to the late Ted McCarthy and a loving mother to her four children. Marie grew up in Medfield, Massachusetts, born to the parents of George & Anna Oja and graduated from Medfield High School in 1955. She was the captain of her cheerleading squad and voted most popular by her peers. Marie held many roles throughout her life from a Realtor to an executive at The Regal Press in Norwood, MA for many years. She finished her career as an infant caregiver at Sunshine Country Day School in Walpole, MA. Marie was loved by all who met her; to know her was to love her. She touched the lives of many with her humor, kindness, and wisdom. She loved the beach, decorating her home, and most importantly, treasured her role as a caring mother and grandmother.
Marie was a loving mother to Michael McCarthy (Colleen) of Bellingham, MA, Beth Murphy (Doug) of Walpole, MA, Shawn McCarthy (Carol) of Narragansett, RI and Erin Stephenson (Rob) of Mansfield, MA.
She is survived by her siblings Viola Flaherty of Norwood, MA, George Oja of Chatsworth, CA, and was predeceased by her sister Verna Berry of Medfield, MA.
She leaves behind her beloved brother-in-law Frank McCarthy and his wife Shirley of Skidaway Island, GA, many cherished nieces and nephews as well as ten grandchildren whom she loved dearly: Cameron, Morgan, Kevin, Meghan, Kristen, Cara, Kyle, Shannon, Shelby and Tristen.
There will be no wake and funeral, rather a celebration of life this coming autumn to be announced at a future date.