She was born December 17, 1963, in New London, CT., the daughter of Kevin and Jean (Gilbert) McCarthy. She was a 1981 graduate of E. O. Smith High School in Storrs, CT and then went on to earn a degree from Keene State College, graduating in 1985.
After graduating from college she worked for several years as a counselor for Spofford Hall, assisting those who struggled with addiction. Camille’s passion was her children; being a Mom was her greatest accomplishment.
Her heart was full of love and compassion for those around her and also for the many pets that she brought into her home. There was always a special place in her heart for cats. She had a remarkable way of bringing them home and helping them heal from sickness or injury and helping them to trust and know the joy of unconditional love. Her compassion also spread to the numerous youth that she had the honor of knowing through her children. Her home was always a haven and a welcoming place where they could feel the wonder of family.
Growing beautiful flowers was also something that she enjoyed. She could often be found in her gardens; pulling weeds, planting seeds and flourishing if the aroma that they shared with her. Her inner beauty was displayed in everything that she did and in every friendship that she made. She shared her warm smile and bubbly personality with so many.
She is survived by her sons, Connor and Griffin Parodi; her daughter, Emily Parodi; her parents, Kevin and Jean McCarthy; her brother Kevin McCarthy and his wife Andrea; her sister, Jennifer Morgan and her husband Thomas; and several nieces, nephews and extended family members. She is also survived by her ex-husband and the father of her children: Ronald Parodi.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 11am at St. Bernard Church, 185 Main St., Keene, NH. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Route 12, Keene. Family and friends are invited to call on the family on Monday, May 20, 2019 from 5 to 7pm at the Foley Funeral Home, 49 Court St. Keene.
Those who attend the services for Camille are invited to wear pink in honor of it being her favorite color.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Monadnock Humane Society, 101 West Swanzey Rd, Swanzey, NH. 03446.
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