WATERLOO, N.Y. – Margaret Ellen “Bobbie” McCarthy, 88, long time resident of Sidney, passed away peacefully on Tues. Nov. 16, 2021, at home. Bobbie was born on July 7, 1933, in Mt. Morris, N.Y. and was a daughter of the late Alex and Raffie (Manzie) Chichester.

She married Alfred McCarthy of Watertown, N.Y. in 1955. She was a graduate of the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, Watertown, N.Y. and the University of Maine at Augusta. Over a 40-year nursing career Bobbie worked as a clinical nurse, educator and administrator. She was loved and respected by her colleagues. Since relocating to Waterloo in 2019, Bobbie was a devoted member of Our Lady of Peace Parish.

She is survived by her sons John Kevin (Michele) McCarthy of Tucker, Ga. and James Matthew (Sharron) McCarthy of Doraville, Ga., daughter Suzanne (Mark) Wolinsky of West Springfield, Va.; sister Esther Chichester of Waterloo; sister-in-law Elaine Chichester; grandchildren Crystal, Amanda, Ethan, Colleen and Laura; great-grandchildren Christopher and Madeleine.

Bobbie was predeceased by her husband Alfred; son Patrick; and brothers Alex and David Chichester.

The family is grateful to Joann Griswold and Larry Bennett for their loving, attentive care and friendship.

Friends may call from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 22, at the Palmisano-Mull Funeral Home LLC, 28 Genesee St. Geneva. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12 p.m. at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church. Burial will be held in the spring at St. Augustine Cemetery in Augusta, Maine.

Online condolences for the family may be expressed at http://www.palmfh.com

Contributions may

be directed to:

Our Lady of Peace Parish

130 Exchange St.

Geneva, NY 14456

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