Carol E. McCarthy beloved wife of the late Lee J. McCarthy passed away on October 4, 2026 in St. Augustine, Florida. Carol was born on March 22, 1932 in Greenwich, Connecticut to James Dineen and Marguerite Schmehl Dineen.

From the very beginning Carol radiated kindness, strength and Grace. She grew up in Greenwich, graduating from Greenwich High School. In her early career, she worked in administrative roles in New York City and Miami. Carol met the love of her life - Lee- a handsome sailor while visiting her cousin in California. Carol and Lee married in California, honeymooning in the Catalina islands. Carol and Lee celebrated 57 beautiful years of marriage together, traveling all over Europe, Hawaii and the Caribbean with Lee predeceasing her in 2012. Together they built a life centered around their children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and cherished memories.

Carol was predeceased by her sister Ann.

Carol loved gardening, was a member of the garden club and definitely had a green thumb, everything she planted grew. She also loved children and books and worked as a children’s librarian. Carol devoted most of her life to caring for her family as a cherished homemaker. Carol was a beautiful and loving Mother, Grandmother (Nana) and Great grandmother and she will be missed forever.

Carol is survived by her three children Marc McCarthy (Debbie), Susan Najarian (the late Dr. Dean Najarian), Terence McCarthy, 7 grandchildren Lesley, Brandy, Shane, Erin, Alex, Elexys and Zacchary and 12 great grandchildren Tanner, Troy, Olivia, Savannah, Tristan, Jacob, Eloise, Jett, Priscilla, William, Asher and Violet.

Carol’s Celebration of Life and private burial will be held in St. Augustine, Florida.

Memorial donations may be made to the Wildlife Conservation Society at www.donate@wcs.org