<p><strong>McCarthy (nee Lavers)</strong></p> <p><strong>Mary Josephine</strong></p> <p><strong>Port Saunders, NL</strong></p> <p><strong>1943 – 2016</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>It is with great sadness that the family of the late <strong>Mary McCarthy</strong> announce her sudden passing on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook at the age of 73 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories her sons: Vincent (Sue), Dwaine (Roxette); daughter: Roxane (Jerry) Welsh; grandchildren: Brittany (Dwane), Brent, Callie, Nikita, Haylie, Bryce, Fraeyja, Tyler (Sharon), and Taylor; great grandchildren: Claire, Ben, and Kaya; brothers: John (Eliza), and Ben (Audrey); sisters: Veronica, Gertie (Melvin); her special friend Elaine Offrey; and a large circle of nieces, nephew, other relatives and friend. She was predeceased by her spouse: George Applin; parents: Isadore and Mary Lavers; brothers: Arthur and Henry; sisters: Maud, Amy, Rose, Irene, Angela, and Theresa; a very special aunt Dorabelle Pilgrim, and a very special friend George Plowman; brothers in law: Bruce Lockemer, and Vandor Caines. The family would like to thank the nurses at Western Memorial Regional Hospital for their compassionate care of mom during her short stay there, and to Dr. Mohammed for her compassionate care. The family will be receiving friends from St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Port Saunders on Thursday, July 7th  at  2-4 & 7-9 PM from where funeral service will take place on Friday, July 8<sup>th</sup> at 2:00 PM with Father Raj officiating. Interment to follow at Interfaith Cemetery Sandy Cove. As expressions of sympathy flowers are graciously accepted. To sign the family guestbook you may visit our website at <a href="http://www.fillatre.ca/">www.fillatre.ca</a>.  </p>