Judith A. McCarthy
Judith Jamison McCarthy, of Quincy, formerly of Milton, died March 17, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Thomas F. McCarthy; loving mother of Thomas McCarthy and his wife Mirela of Taunton, Jennifer Nardone and her husband Joseph of Swampscott and Amy Jamison McCarthy and her husband Stephen Williams of Kingston. Sister of Carol J. Mayer and her husband Donald of White Plains, New York. Cherished Grammy of James McCarthy, Zoe and Sophia Nardone and Cristian Petcu. Judy was the beloved Auntie of Jamie Tibbals and Great Auntie to Douglas, TJ and Kate, all of Scotch Planes, NJ.
Judy was born in Boston and raised in Milton. She was a graduate of Milton High School class of 1957. She earned her undergraduate from Curry College and a Masters in English from Simmons, graduating summa cum laude, class of 1986. Judy was a master of both the English and French languages. Her passion and skill for writing included published articles, corporate compliance and security, poetry and countless beautiful notes to her children and grandchildren. In retirement, Judy followed her passion for New England history to the “Church of the Presidents” the final resting place of Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams; volunteering as a tour guide, she shared her excitement and knowledge with thousands of visitors. Judy loved music and playing her baby grand piano; singing spirituals, blues and her favorites from Tom Jones and James Taylor. If she wasn’t reading non-fiction or the Wall Street Journal, she was knitting, walking along the beach or spending time with her loving cat, Boyo. Judy was most happy when she was with her family and spending time with her grandchildren, teaching them how to garden, write stories, make forts and create art.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Agatha Church, Adams Street at Brook Road, Milton Wednesday, March 23 at 10:30 A.M. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Tuesday, March 22 from 7-9 P.M. at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE. Burial private.
Guestbook Entries
Dear Fabby,
So sorry to hear of your Mothers passing and of your heartbreak this is causing.
I love you and send much love and light today and always.
My condolences to the family for their loss.
Xo, Diane
Judy was and always will be my good friend. She had such intelligence coupled with her own awesome Style! I loved being her friend. We brought out the best in each other, sharing tears and laughter. A bright light has gone out in my life.
Blessings and sorrows, Susan Sweetser
Tommy, Jenny & Amy,
We are so saddened to hear of your mom’s death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Don & Ellen
How sad I was to read about your mother , my good friend judy. I see that your dad has also passed on. We had some wonderful times together. And melanie and charlie still talk about the fun you had on fresh river lane. Your mother was a wonderful confident to me and I treasure the of her friwndship. I regret that we didnt see each other in the last 20 or so years. Her friendship was invaluable. She was perpetually young and the picture in the globe is how I will always remember her. My love to you three”kids’.
I am so sad to learn of Judy’s death. We first met as 7th graders at Mary A. Cunningham Junior High School and became good friends for the next seven years sharing many memorable events and occasions. I always admired and respected Judy for her sense of style, her independence, and her determination. Judy and I pursued different paths after graduating from MHS,but we kept in touch over many years, sharing meaningful visits when I was in town visiting my Mother. We last connected at a recent MHS reunion. At that reunion Judy, Donna Blaydow, Nancy O’Neill and I shared a dinner table. Nostalgia ruled the dinner as we recalled our every day MHS senior lunches at “our table” in tne senior girls lunchroom. Oh the fun we had, tne problems we solved, and the secrets we shared!
May dear Judy rest in peace and may her wonderful family recall happy memories from their life with their Mother, Grandmother, sister, and Auntie.
Sue Kelley Carroll MHS 1957
Judy – your daughter Jen is one of the most remarkable people we know. Raising kids and growing up with Jen and Joe is one of the greatest gifts bestowed by you and your family on my wife, our kids and me. I thank you for that. Rest in Peace.
I was so sorry to learn of Mrs McCarthy’s passing. I can’t even begin to tell you the great memories I have of our childhood-summers in Falmouth, Fresh River Lane, running around the neighborhood, the blue VW, the boat…all that fun and lots of laughs.
My sympathies on your loss and the loss of Mr McCarthy, which I noted in your mom’s obituary. With all my love- Melanie
Carol,
Judy was full of life and enthusiasm at Cunningham – always smiling. She and Tom were childhood sweethearts who had a long wonderful romance. They were so in love!
I lost touch with you both, but while she was alive my mother kept me informed about Judy. Her unique zest for life never waned, evidently.
She will be missed. I remember her as a drum majorette at MAC and MHS. When I think of her I cannot help but smile which is how, I’m sure she wants to be remembered.
Mary Flynn