Melissa "Maddy" R. McCarthy Obituary (1983 - 2024)

Melissa "Maddy" R. McCarthy, age 41, a resident of Concord, MA, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 31, 2024, in her wifes arms after a fierce battle with pancreatic cancer. She is the beloved wife and best friend of Melissa J. McCarthy with whom she enjoyed 20 years of marriage and friendship. She was born in Lowell on February 10, 1983 and is the daughter of Paul and Charleen (Beaulieu) McCarthy. Melissa was raised in the small town of Dracut. She had the biggest heart and the most beautiful smile in her eyes. She was a private and quiet person, but also very witty and fun! She was fearless and independent, yet sensitive and incredibly compassionate. As a child, she was a self-professed tomboy who loved being outside skinning her knees and getting dirty. As an adult, she was a proud lesbian woman, a wife, a mother, a daughter, a friend, and an advocate for social justice and equality. The name Maddy echoes and follows with her, every child she met, loved her child-like heart and the fact that she was always ready for fun and any shenanigans. Melissa attended Saint Josephs College of Maine where she completed two Bachelor's degrees in Theology and Sociology. She had a zest for life and thrived on doing for others. On her breaks and vacations, during any chosen semester, you could find Melissa volunteering - her most cherished was an annual trip to Passamaquoddy where she would work serving others on tribal lands. In her free time you could find her engaged in all of the activities on campus, her favorite was getting up on stage at karaoke nights and singing Baby Got Back by Sir-Mix-A lot. Most recently, Melissa found her passion working as the Office Manager at Chelmsford Public Library. She took pride in her work and enjoyed actively participating in committees, e.g., the Sunshine Committee where she could continue to serve others, especially in time of need. In her home life, Melissa and her wife created a family and built a home around two handsome boys who were the center of her universe. Melissa longed for movie nights and snuggles, she yearned for road trips and adventures, kicked off by blasting Tracy Chapmans Fast Car, and a loud yell from the back seat Yee-haw! A family theme was Our Greatest Adventure from the Pixar movie UP, and Melissa embraced every family moment with vim and vigor. In the last 10 months of her life, Melissa spent several months going through chemotherapy, but it never stopped her from adventuring with her family. She created bucket lists and wish lists checking off each one with support from family, friends, and the community. There is no doubt she has left a legacy that will live on and be carried in the hearts and actions of many. In addition to her loving wife, Melissa is survived by her two children Lyric A. McCarthy age 15, and Sebastian L. McCarthy age 13 of Concord, her two parents Paul and Charleen McCarthy, her brother Michael of Dracut. Her nieces and nephews, communities she touched. Visiting Hours will be held on Monday, April 8th, 2024 from 9am to 11am and from 5pm to 7pm at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Avenue, DRACUT. There will be a celebration of life meal offered 12:30pm- 4pm at Harmony Hall, 1660 Lakeview Ave, Dracut. Her Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, April 9th at 10am at St. Catherine of Alexandria Church, 107 N. Main Street, Westford. KINDLY MEET AT THE CHURCH. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, per Melissas request memorial donations may be made in Melissas memory to The KDK Memorial Foundation in honor of the late Kurt Kelly, 15 Ward Hill Ave. Haverhill, MA 01835. Melissa and her family were blessed with the support of this wonderful family many times throughout the years. Service Details Visitation When April 8, 2024 9:00am - 11:00am Location Dracut Funeral Home Address 2159 Lakeview Avenue Dracut, MA 01826 Funeral Service When April 9, 2024 10:00am Location St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish Address 107 N. Main Street Westford, MA 01886