HUDSON FALLS – Clara B. McCarthy, 95, of John Street, passed away peacefully, after a short illness, at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, July 2, 2017.
Born on July 20, 1921, in Port Henry, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Ann (Lane) Breen.
Clara was a graduate of Port Henry High School.
On May 26, 1956, she married James T. McCarthy, at St. Patrick’s Church in Port Henry. Together they have shared 54 wonderful years together.
Clara had the distinction of standing at the foot of the newly completed Champlain Bridge in 1929 with Franklin D. Roosevelt and standing at the foot of the New Champlain bridge at the 2011 opening, 82 years later.
She enjoyed going on motorcycle rides with her husband and sons, going to the monthly birthday club meetings at the Peppermill and doing yard work. Clara was known for being an amazing woman, who at the age of 93 years old, was still tending to her lawn and home. She loved going to her daughter’s sheep farm, solving the morning crossword puzzles and spending a week every year with her family in a lake house in the Adirondacks. Clara was known for making the best macaroni and cheese in the world. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, James. T. McCarthy, who passed away on January 11, 2011, her brother, James Breen, her sister, Ann Oligny and her daughter in law, Melanie McCarthy.
She is survived by her children, Thomas McCarthy and his companion, Donna Russell of Chicopee, Mass, Jeffrey McCarthy of Hartford, Peter McCarthy of Hudson Falls, Christopher McCarthy and his wife, Beth of Hudson Falls and Marianne McCarthy and her husband, Kevin of Charlton, Mass; six grandchildren, Ryan, Brent, Kyle, Nicholas, Aidan and Kierra; her sister, Mary Toomb of the Bronx; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
There will be no calling hours.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 1 p.m. on Friday, at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church on the park in Hudson Falls.
The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church, 11 Wall Street, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.
I am very sorry for the loss of your mom, She was a great lady and great neighbor.
I too want to extend my sympathies. My mother Mary Wakeley was a close friend of Clara’s and we always made a point to see her when we came home. My fondest memory was my Mom, Aunt Marie and myself being invited for lunch. Clara had the table set with fine china and teacups it was beautiful and so was she. She will be missed.
Sincerely,
Julie
Marianne- I was shocked to hear about your mother and so close to Mrs. Fisk, Your Mom was one of a kind, always funny and very caring. Thinking of you during this difficult time.