Born in Boston, he was the beloved son of Arlette L. (Knapp) McCarthy of Cohasset and the late John H. “Jack” McCarthy. He attended Duxbury High School and went on to study culinary arts at Bunker Hill Community College. Elwin was a lifelong carpenter; building, refinishing and remodeling homes all along the South Shore, always with a keen attention to detail.
Elwin developed a love for being on the water while growing up in Duxbury. From sailing in Scituate to spending a countless days and nights on Duxbury Beach, he was never too far from the ocean. Camping, hunting, skiing, and fishing were also some of his favorite outdoor activities which he shared with friends, family, and beloved Chesapeake Bay Retrievers. At Duxbury High School, Elwin was a passionate football player and later shared that same passion while coaching Duxbury Youth Football. He was always a proud supporter of Duxbury athletics and the student athletes in town.
Elwin had a genuine love for cooking for his friends and family, no matter the circumstances. Elwin took pride in his cooking and it was clear in every bite. His most notable dishes were his stews, baked stuffed clams, chocolate chip pancakes, and Thanksgiving dinners.
Elwin was the devoted father of Elwin K. McCarthy, Jr. of Duxbury, Marshall McCarthy of Duxbury, Hannah Fortin and her husband Patrick of Falmouth and Margaret McCarthy of Quincy. Former husband of Laura Best McCarthy. He cherished his time with his grandchildren Callan Patrick and Parker Jane Fortin.
Elwin was a loving brother of Heather Knapp and her husband Gene Rostov of Riverside, CT; John McCarthy, Jr. of Portsmouth, NH; Kevin McCarthy of Tijuana, MX; Chris McCarthy of Roxbury, MA; and David McCarthy of Dorchester, MA. He is also survived by his loving nieces and nephews: Lori, Arlette, Nicholas, and Jake.
A funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 10 AM at St. Mary of the Nativity Church, 1 Kent Street, Scituate, MA.
Reception to follow at Haddad's Ocean Café, 293 Ocean Street Marshfield from 12-3 pm.
Flowers and/or donations to the American Cancer Society (or charity of choice) would be warmly welcomed and appreciated.
For online guestbook, www.richardsongaffeyfuneralhome.com
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