Jeannette Aline McCarthy
- July 27, 1931 - February 14, 2013
- Waltham, Massachusetts
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“Loss of a parent is life-changing. Martha and I wish you strength in going through those changes.
Leo Keightley
Martha Creedon
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1 of 39 | Posted by: Leo Keightley - Waltham, MA
“Jeannette and family. Sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Hold on to the happy memories and let them guide you during this sad time. Our thoughts...Read More »
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2 of 39 | Posted by: Patricia Taranto & brother Francis Taranto - AZ
“Jeannette and Family,
So sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. May all your happy memories
get you through the sad days ahead.
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3 of 39 | Posted by: Donna Wade& Brian Shaughnessy - FL
“It is so hard losing a parent. Sending love and strength to you and your family.
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4 of 39 | Posted by: Helen Taylor - Tampa, FL
“Dear Jeannette and Family, offering my deepest sympathy on your loss.
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5 of 39 | Posted by: Barry Winston - Belmont, MA
“Jeannette and Family,
Deepest sympathy from the Doucette family on the loss of your dear mother. May she rest in peace. Sending thoughts and...Read More »
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6 of 39 | Posted by: Barbara Doucette - Waltham, MA
“Dear Jeannette,
Charlie and Chuck, I am so sorry to hear of Jeannette's passing. She was a lovely lady and will be missed by all. May she rest in...Read More »
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7 of 39 | Posted by: MaryCarol Regan - Waltham, MA
“To Jeannette, my deepest sympathy on the death of your lovely mother. She was a member of our quilting class at the Waltham Senior Center. We so...Read More »
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8 of 39 | Posted by: Claire Kiejzo - Waltham, MA
“On behalf of the Thaddee Bourgeois family, we want to express our sincerest sympathies to all who are grieving the special loss which will remain in...Read More »
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9 of 39 | Posted by: aurele bourgeois - Waltham, MA
“Jeannette and family,
may all the warm memories of your mom, prayers sent your way and friends help ease the pain of the loss of your mom and get...Read More »
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10 of 39 | Posted by: Karen & Richard Chiasson - MA
“Prayers, thoughts and love are sent to you Uncle Charlie, DoDo and Chucky. Aunt Jeannette will be missed by so many. I remember so many great cook...Read More »
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11 of 39 | Posted by: Sandy Cate - Worcester, MA
“I have pictures from when I was about 2 yrs old with Jeannette, she was holding me on a leash and harness (I GUESS i NEEDED THAT) in the Waltham...Read More »
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12 of 39 | Posted by: ray witham - bristol, NH - cousin
“Mayor McCarthy and Family, There are no words to express the loss of a parent but I wanted to extend my deepest sympathy in the passing of your...Read More »
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13 of 39 | Posted by: Sally Collura - Waltham, MA
“On behalf of the entire Cedarwood Association, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss. We have...Read More »
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14 of 39 | Posted by: Val Darling, Matt Ng & Bill Bennett - MA
“Dear Jeannette,
Peter and I want to express our condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mother. We never had the pleasure of...Read More »
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15 of 39 | Posted by: Peter & Cheryl Monahan - Waltham, MA
“To Mr. McCarthy and Jeannette,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Keep the great memories close to your heart and they will see...Read More »
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16 of 39 | Posted by: Marian Carpentino - Buzzards Bay, MA
“OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE McCARTHY FAMILY. WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS . REMEMBER ALL THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES YOU ALL HAVE OF HER. SHE IS WITH...Read More »
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17 of 39 | Posted by: THE PIANTEDOSI FAMILY (PENNY) - MA
“My deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mom.
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18 of 39 | Posted by: Peggy Scarlett and family - MA
“Our deepest condolences to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. From the family of Alyre Bourgeois...Read More »
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19 of 39 | Posted by: Andrea LeBlanc - cousin
“Mayor McCarthy and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are for you all. So sorry for your loss.
Barbara and Annie MacIntyre,Waltham,Ma Feb.16,2013
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20 of 39 | Posted by: Barbara and Annie MacIntyre - MA
“Jeannette, Charlie and Chuckie
I was so saddened to hear of the loss of Jeannette. I feel blessed to have known her. I will miss her smiling...Read More »
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21 of 39 | Posted by: Maureen Baglio - Waltham, MA
“Mayor McCarthy, I hope you will feel the warmth from your beloved city. As a long-time resident of Waltham, I want to express my sincere condolences...Read More »
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22 of 39 | Posted by: Stephanie Vrattos - Waltham, MA
“Mayor McCarthy - Many thoughts and prayers to you, your Dad and Family. I was surprised to hear the news as the last time we talked she was doing...Read More »
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23 of 39 | Posted by: Karen J Toney
- Waltham, MA
“She will be missed! She told the best stories and we will miss her bright smile.
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24 of 39 | Posted by: Bob and Donna DiGregorio - MA
“Dear Mayor McCarthy and family, Sincere thoughts and prayers to you on your loss. Jackie Mawhinney
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25 of 39 | Posted by: Jackie Mawhinney - Waltham, MA
“Jeannette and family please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We wish we could be there for you, as you were for us. We will...Read More »
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26 of 39 | Posted by: Joyce & Paul Howes - SC - friends
“Jeannette,our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rob and Marie Woodside
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27 of 39 | Posted by: Marie Woodside(White) - Waltham, MA
“On behalf of my dad, John Dugas, I would like to express the Dugas Family's condolences on the passing of your wife/mother/grandmother/great...Read More »
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28 of 39 | Posted by: Kelly Dugas - Waltham, MA
“Dear Mayor McCarthy (Jeannette), Victor and Mae and residents at the Franis Cabot Lowell Mill, join me in offering our prayers and deep condolences...Read More »
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29 of 39 | Posted by: Lin (Jodrey) Gurney - Waltham, MA
“Dear Jeanette,
My deepest condolences go to you and your family. I was so blessed to have known mom and will cherish the memories of my last visit...Read More »
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30 of 39 | Posted by: Gerri Bonanno - Waltham, MA
“Mayor McCarthy: Know that you and your family are in my prayers. --
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31 of 39 | Posted by: Christine D Newbold - Waltham, MA
“Dear Jeanette,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. I will keep you in my prayers
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32 of 39 | Posted by: Mary Callahan - Waltham, MA
“Jeanette, so sorry to hear about your mom. I have fond memories of her. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Melinda and Rick and Maddy.
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33 of 39 | Posted by: Melinda Halligan - Lowell, MA
“My deepest condolences to the McCarthy family during this difficult time. May your memories sustain you. You all will be in my prayers.
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34 of 39 | Posted by: Jennifer Patton - Waltham, MA
“Mayor and Family, Our deepest sympathy is with you and your family. We will keep you all in our prayers.
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35 of 39 | Posted by: Lany and Paul Ciccone - Lexington, MA
“Our deepest condolences.
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36 of 39 | Posted by: Mary and Bill Gullotti - Waltham, MA
“Jeannette and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of getting to know your mother when she was a quilter at the senior...Read More »
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37 of 39 | Posted by: Ruth and Bob Gately - FL - Friend
“Jeanette and Family,
I would like to extend my sincere condolences on the passing of your wife, mother and grandmother. It is never easy when...Read More »
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38 of 39 | Posted by: Clare Welch - Waltham, MA
Waltham – Mrs. Jeannette Aline (Bourque) McCarthy, of Waltham, died Thursday, February 14, 2013 in the Lahey Clinic, Burlington. She was 81.
Jeannette was born in Waltham on July 27, 1931, a daughter of the late Aurele and Amanda (Bourgeois) Bourque. She was a life-long Waltham resident and had worked as a waitress at Brandeis University until her retirement. Always staying busy she enjoyed knitting, baking and cooking.
She is survived by her husband Charles R. McCarthy, Sr.; her daughter, the Honorable Jeannette Amanda McCarthy, Mayor of Waltham; her grandchildren Ana Stacia Porter of Waltham, Aimee Sueltenfuss and her husband, Patrick, of Wilmington and Charles D. McCarthy of Florida; her great-grandchildren Aarika Batista, Isaiah Alvarado and Avery Sueltenfuss; her brother and sisters, Peter Bourque of Bedford, Eileen Cincotta and Marie Hancock, both of Waltham; her brother-in-law, Edward Davidson Fallon and many nieces, nephews and cousins
Jeannette was the mother of the late Charles R. McCarthy, Jr. and Kathleen Beatrice McCarthy and mother-in-law of the late Cheryl McCarthy.
Family and friends will honor and remember Jeannette's life by gathering for calling hours in The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), Waltham on Monday, February 18th from 1 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and again at 9 a.m. on Tuesday morning before leaving in procession to Sacred Heart Church, 311 River Street, Waltham where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Waltham.
Memorial donations may be made to Sacred Heart Church, 311 River Street, Waltham, MA 02453.





