WORCESTER-Maureen C. (McCarthy) Fitman, 71, of Worcester, died Monday, December 8th in her home. Her husband of 43 years, Donald T. Fitman died in 2004. She leaves four sons, Kevin M. Fitman and his wife Lisa of Spencer, Neil J. Fitman and his wife Ann of Whitinsville, Donald P. Fitman and his wife Donna of Worcester and Thomas J. Fitman and his wife Julie of Sutton; her daughter, Kathleen A. Sherman and her husband Craig of Worcester; three brothers, Michael J. McCarthy and his wife Mary of Auburn, Roger J. McCarthy and his wife Marilyn of Worcester and Sean F. McCarthy of Henderson, NV; two sisters, Ann F. Burkhardt and her husband John of Boylston and Eileen M. Gosselin and her husband John of Northbridge; eleven grandchildren, Tyler, Austin, Michael, Joseph, Nicholas, Andrew, Devin, Madison, Delaney, Isabella and Erin; many nephews and nieces.
She was born in Twickenham, England, the daughter of Roger and Anne (Stokes) McCarthy. Mrs. Fitman was a 1955 graduate of South High School. She was employed by several local companies as a payroll clerk and had most recently worked in the retail business. Mrs. Fitman was a member of St. Peter’s Church. She enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren and attending their different activities. Mrs. Fitman was very proud of her heritage. She was an avid Boston sports fan and enjoyed the theatre.
The funeral is Friday, December 12th from O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue with a Mass at 10:00 AM in St. Peter’s Church, 931 Main Street. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery. Calling hours are Thursday, December 11th from 3:00 until 7:00 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association of Massachusetts, 460 Totten Pond Road, Suite 400, Waltham, MA 02451.