Obituary
Terrence Patrick McCarthy, P.Eng.
January 27, 1951 – October 15, 2022
It’s with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Terrence Patrick McCarthy (Terry), P.Eng., age 71 years.
Terry was predeceased by his parents Tom and Theresa; brothers Tom, Brendan, Colin; sister Irene; his mother-in-law and father-in-law Morgan and Irene Hillier; and sister-in-law Paulette.
Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 44 years Gail (nee Hillier); daughters Tanya and Melanie; son Terry (Jordan), his precious grandson Jack; canine friends Molly and Buddy; siblings Laura, Adrian, Mary (Willie) Doyle, Barb (Gerry) McGrath, Trix (Jerry) Leonard, Joan (Chuck) Wiseman, Alice (Gary), Kay (Rory), Martin, and Julian (Charlene); sister-in-law Madonna; uncles Kevin and Bill Wadman and aunt Aquila Whiffen; As well as his in-laws Dorothy and Melvin Noseworthy, Cynthia and Rick Green, Donna and Dave Brown; many cousins, nephews and nieces; his golf buddies and a large circle of family and friends.
Terry had a successful career as a civil engineer with the Dept of Works, Services and Transportation for 33 years and went on to do consulting with SNC Lavalin until his retirement. Terry had a tremendous love for his family and friends and loved to tell a tale or two at social gatherings. He was larger than life in stature and his kindness knew no bounds.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to his family physician Dr. D. O’Keefe; as well as to Dr. Armstrong, Dr. Holmes and the staff at the Dr. H Bliss Cancer Centre; and the palliative care staff at Dr. L.A Miller Centre.
Resting at Barrett’s Funeral Home 328 Hamilton Avenue on Tuesday October 18, 2022 from 11:00am-9:00pm and Wednesday October 19, from 10:00am-9:00pm. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Peter’s Parish, Mount Pearl on Thursday October 20, 2022 at 10:30 am.
Flowers gratefully accepted or a donation may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sunshine warm upon your face.
May the rains fall upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Terrence McCarthy 2022..
Death notice for the town of: St-John’s, Province: T-N