Jerome Patrick McCarthy, born in St. Anthony on March 13, 1957, passed away peacefully on June 02, 2022 at Charles Curtis Memorial Hospital at the age of 65.

Jerome began fishing with his family at a very young age. He moved from St. Juliens to Goose Cove in 1972 where he met his loving wife Agnes. Together they raise three beautiful children. His battle with medical conditions over the years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile.

Jerome was predeceased by his parents Leonard and Laura McCarthy, brother John McCarthy, and grandson Lincoln McCarthy.

He leaves to mourn his wife of 40 years Agnes McCarthy, Daughters Patricia McCarthy (Shane), Sarah McCarthy (Chad), son Troy McCarthy (Natasha), brother Ron McCarthy (Lynn), Sisters Annie McDonald (Kevin), Alice Parsons (Steve), sister in law Eileen McCarthy, Grandchildren Joshua (Katherine), Claire, Jack and Leo. As well as a large circle of family and friends, including the Hunt family from Conche.

Special thank you to all of the home care workers who helped to take care of Jerome over the past 6 years.

The Funeral Service was held at the Goose Cove Roman Catholic Church at 11am on Monday June 6th, 2022 with Fr. George Officiating.

Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.