Ellen (O’Brien) McCarthy

Ellen (O’Brien) McCarthy – of Woburn, died peacefully, July 11^th, two days short of her 88^th birthday. Beloved wife of 56 years to the late David V. McCarthy. Devoted mother of Ellen E. Richardson, her husband David of Tewksbury, Dr. David W. McCarthy, his wife Lucy of Lynnfield, Marie E. McCarthy of CT and Thomas C. “Tucker” McCarthy, his wife Janice of NJ. Loving grandmother of Kaitlyn Richardson, Meaghan Knox, Maddy, Liam, Ryan, Abby, and Tucker McCarthy. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. A Funeral will be held in St. Charles Church, 280 Main Street, Woburn on Friday, July 15^th at 10 a.m. Interment in Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to calling hours prior to the Funeral Mass from 8-9:45 a.m. at the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn. Remembrances may be made in Ellen’s memory to the Woburn Dollars for Scholars Scholarship Fund (Woburn High School), P.O. Box 202, Woburn, MA 01801. 

Ellen (O’Brien) McCarthy – of Woburn, died peacefully, July 11^th, two days short of her 88^th birthday. She was the beloved wife of 56 years to the late David V. McCarthy.

Born in Cambridge and raised in Boston, Ellen was a daughter of the late William and Gertrude (Carr) O’Brien. She received her High School diploma from Mt. St. Joseph in Boston and earned her bachelor’s degree in education from Boston College with the class of 1957. She later received her master’s degree from Framingham State College.

For over 40 years, Ellen worked as the Title One Administrator for the Woburn Public School System. Her dedication to her students and faculty was admirable. She enriched the lives of numerous students and worked diligently to help them learn.

In 1955, Ellen met the love of her life, David, and married in 1960. After marrying, they ended up settling in the Forest Park section of Woburn, where they raised their family and remained for fifty-four years. Their home was their castle and they enjoyed hosting every family event, from holidays, birthdays, and various celebrations.

As their children grew and they began their families, Ellen loved being with her grandchildren. She along with her husband would take them on picnics to Horn Pond or walk them to and from school. She was her family’s biggest supporter and would do anything for them.

After retirement, Dave and Ellen found a love for travelling. They travelled extensively throughout Europe, France, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Ireland, and many other hidden gems abroad. Their favorite place however was Cape Cod. Always an enjoyable and comfortable place to visit, any time of the year.

Ellen was a strong, loving, caring and smart woman who will never be forgotten and deeply missed.

Devoted mother of Ellen E. Richardson, her husband David of Tewksbury, Dr. David W. McCarthy, his wife Lucy of Lynnfield, Marie E. McCarthy of CT and Thomas C. “Tucker” McCarthy, his wife Janice of NJ. Loving grandmother of Kaitlyn Richardson, Meaghan Knox, Maddy, Liam, Ryan, Abby, and Tucker McCarthy. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. 

A Funeral will be held in St. Charles Church, 280 Main Street, Woburn on Friday, July 15^th at 10 a.m. Interment in Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to calling hours prior to the Funeral Mass from 8-9:45 a.m. at the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn. Remembrances may be made in Ellen’s memory to the Woburn Dollars for Scholars Scholarship Fund (Woburn High School), P.O. Box 202, Woburn, MA 01801. 

A Funeral will be held in St. Charles Church, 280 Main Street, Woburn on Friday, July 15^th at 10 a.m. Interment in Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to calling hours prior to the Funeral Mass from 8-9:45 a.m. at the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn. Remembrances may be made in Ellen’s memory to the Woburn Dollars for Scholars Scholarship Fund (Woburn High School), P.O. Box 202, Woburn, MA 01801.