Janice McCarthy, 77, of Westport, passed away peacefully with family and friends by her side on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
Born in Fall River, daughter of the late John N. and Margaret (Scanlon) McCarthy, she was a lifelong resident of Westport. Janice was a registered nurse at Truesdale and Charlton Memorial Hospital and she also worked for Southcoast V.N.A. After retirement, she volunteered as an Ombudsman, advocating for long term care for residents in nursing homes. She enjoyed traveling and having dinner with friends.
Survivors include a nephew: Bryan C. McCarthy of Westport; a niece: Amy J. Rodrigues of Westport; and several cousins.
She was sister of the late Robert N. McCarthy.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at the Potter Funeral Home at 11:00 A.M.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. prior to the funeral at the funeral home.
Interment will be in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport.
Memorial donations may be made to: Bristol County Community Foundation, 777 Elsbree Street, Fall River, MA 02720. These donations help provide scholarships for nursing students at Bristol Community College.