Edward J. McCarthy

August 3, 1935 - March 5, 2020

Edward J. McCarthy, 84, died Thursday morning, March 5, 2020 at his home in Danvers surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Esther (Fletcher) McCarthy, with whom he shared fifty-six years of marriage. Born in Andover on August 3, 1935, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Bell) McCarthy. He was raised and educated in Andover and was a graduate of Central Catholic High School in Lawrence. He served honorably in the U.S. Army. Ed spent his entire career with General Electric, working in Lynn with the Aviation Division. In retirement, Ed became a fixture at the G.E. Fitness Center. He was an accomplished watercolor artist, an active member of the Danvers Art Association, and loved Polka dancing. In addition to his wife, he leaves his daughters, Maureen McCarthy and her husband Paul Andrews of Methuen, Janet McCarthy of San Antonio, and Ann Marie Healy and her husband Thomas of Clifton Park, NY, three grandchildren, Mikala Bordain and her husband Randall, Jack Healy, and Kate Healy, a great-granddaughter, Robyn, his sister, Joan Morrison of Bristol, NH, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his beloved daughter, Carol McCarthy. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, March 9, 2020 at 11AM in Saint Mary of the Annunciation Church, 24 Conant St., Danvers. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours are Sunday from 3-6PM in C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ed’s memory may be made to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 01923. For directions or to leave a condolence, please visit www.LyonsFuneral.com.