Richard D. Mccarthy

RUTLAND - Richard D. McCarthy, 72, of Forest Hill Drive, died peacefully, on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 in Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester, after an illness.

His wife of 38 years, Paula A. (Settergren) McCarthy died in 1997. He is survived by his sons, Kevin R. McCarthy and his wife Eileen of Rutland, Paul F. McCarthy of Rutland and Brian G. McCarthy and his wife Heidi of Baltimore, MD; 2 sisters, Shirley Govoni of Shrewsbury and Elizabeth Daigle of Northboro; 7 grandchildren, Sarah, Meagan, Kelli, Cameron, Jace, Gabriella and Krista; and several nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his brother, Robert McCarthy. He was born in Worcester the son of Daniel and Catherine M. (Horton) McCarthy and lived in Rutland for almost 50 years.

Mr. McCarthy graduated from St. Peter's High School in Worcester. He worked 48 years as a lineman for Massachusetts Electric before retiring in 1999. He was a volunteer Rutland firefighter for many years and was a member of the Rutland Volunteer Fire Brigade and St. Patrick's Church. He enjoyed gardening, snowmobiling and vacationing at the Cape. He served several years in the Massachusetts National Guard.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, February 8th, in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden. The funeral service for Mr. McCarthy will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February, 9th in the funeral home.
Spring burial will be in Rural Cemetery, Rutland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rutland Volunteer Fire Brigade, 240 Main Street, Rutland, MA 01543.

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