James R. « Jim » McCarthy
1949-2018
McCarthy, James R. – The peaceful passing of James
Richard McCarthy, husband of Patricia (Gagné) occurred on
Monday, August 27, 2018 at the Saint John Regional Hospital,
Palliative Care.
Born on March 25, 1949 in Grand Falls, NB, Jim was a
son of the late Lawrence and Elizabeth (Downing).
Besides his wife of 43 years, Jim is survived by his
children; Sylvain Roy (Lee Ann) of Edmonton, AB, Karl McCarthy (Rena)
of Quispamsis, and Jessica MacNeill (James) of Saint John, brothers;
Keith (Mary), Calvin (Barb), and Chris (Terri), sisters; Emily Quinn,
Patricia Paul (Wayne), and Judith Pierce (Charlie), grandchildren;
Julianne, Nicholas, Alex, Sabrina, Jacob, Kolby, Lea, Connor, Ava, and
Abigail, several great grandchildren, along with many nieces and
nephews.
Jim was predeceased by his brothers; Joyner (Helena),
Bernard (Joyce), Mayvard (Ginette), Archie (Joan), and Larry, sister
Pauline Bear (Jim), and brother-in-law Bernie
Quinn.
Jim was a carpenter by trade, United Brotherhood of
Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local 1386 and Local 2262. He was
an active member of various ministries of St. Mark’s Catholic Church,
most recently, The Men of St. Mark’s. He was also a member of the
Knights of Columbus, Council No. 6766.
Jim had a competitive spirit, and enjoyed passing his
time playing darts, cribbage, billiards, and golf. An avid hockey fan,
he truly bled blue and white, « Go Leafs
Go! »
Above all else, Jim was a hard working family man, he
loved God, with a loving devotion to his wife, children, and
grandchildren.
« It is, what it
is »
Jim and family were truly grateful for the care and
support provided by Dr. Anthony Reiman and Team, Oncology and
Palliative Care, Saint John Regional
Hospital.
Resting at Kennebecasis Community Funeral Home, 152
Pettingill Road, Quispamsis (849-2119) with visiting on Friday,
September 7, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be
held at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, on Saturday, September 8,
2018 at 11:00AM. For those who wish, remembrances may be
made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de James R Jim McCarthy 19492018..
Décès pour la Ville: Saint John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
