Helen Marie Mccarthy

Helen Marie McCarthy, 88, a resident of Keene, New Hampshire, died peacefully at the Caritas Holy Family Hospital and Medical Center in Methuen, Massachusetts on Saturday, June 18, 2011, following a long illness.

She was born September 17, 1922, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, the daughter of William and Mary (O’Grady) Murphy. She was a 1940 Graduate of Lawrence High School. She was married to Edward L McCarthy.

Helen loved spending time with her family and cooking for them: she was a wonderful cook and baker. She also enjoyed sewing and was very gifted in her ability to alter clothing. She had a deep love of children and was admired by many for her nurturing spirit.

She is survived by two sons: Joseph McCarthy of Glendale, California and Christopher McCarthy and his wife Sandra of Andover, MA., one grandson: Andrew McCarthy of Andover, MA., a sister: Anne Ryan of Queensbury, NY., and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband, her son: Edward McCarthy, Jr., her two brothers: William Murphy, Jr. and John Murphy.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 24, 2011 at 1:00pm at St. Bernard Church in Keene, NH. Family and friends are invited to call from 6 to 8 pm on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at the Foley Funeral Home, 49 Court Street, Keene, NH. Burial will be Private. The Foley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in honor of Helen, to St. Vincent dePaul c/o St. Bernard Church, 161 Main Street Keene, NH. 03431..