Dorothy Marie McCarthy, née Birke, 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, August 19, 2024, in Framingham.
Dorothy was the beloved mother of Kathleen McCarthy and her children Rachel and Shoshana Buck of Framingham, Anne McCarthy of Wellesley, Brendan and Adelaide McCarthy and their children Dylan (McMahon), Scarlett, and Mia of Encinitas, CA, Genevieve and Michael Drinan and their children George and Lily of Norwell, Daniel and Jeanette McCarthy and their children Connor and Owen of Westborough, and Mary McCarthy of Watertown.
Dorothy will be remembered as an inspired, creative, and vibrant human being. She lived life to the fullest, with a wide range of passionate interests and hobbies. A glorious testament to God's goodness, may she now rest in peace.
Visiting hours will be held at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington St., (Rt.16) Wellesley on Friday, Aug. 23 from 4-7pm. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. Paul’s Church, Wellesley on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 10am followed by burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellesley.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the St. Patrick's Manor Employee Recognition Fund, 863 Central St., Framingham, MA 01701.