SCARBOROUGH – Natalie J. McCarty, 85, of Lyman, passed peacefully on April 18, 2023 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, surrounded by her daughters.

Natalie was born in Amesbury, Mass. on Nov. 20, 1937 to Alfreda and Owen J. Justin. She graduated from Amesbury High School in 1955, and from the Chandler School for Women in Boston, Mass., in 1957.

Natalie was united in marriage to John “Jack” McCarty in 1975, which also united her three children and his six children together into a lovingly chaotic home. Natalie held a few positions which included legal secretary, paralegal, and administrative assistant, before retiring to enjoy her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed going to dance recitals, school functions, and sporting events; you could always hear her cheering from the stands!

Throughout the years, Natalie enjoyed crafting, painting, knitting and reading. She was also a past president of Semper Fidelis women’s organization and was a long-time member of the Christ the King Parish.

She was predeceased by her husband, Jack; and her sons Owen S. Quirion and Ralph (David) McCarty; and her grandson, Lucas A. Verardo.

Natalie is survived by her children, Kathy Q. Williams and her husband John and Laurie Q. Cormier and her husband Jeffrey, Donald McCarty and his wife Kelly, Robert McCarty and Carol Denton, Charles McCarty and his wife Sylvia, Paul McCarty and his wife Valerie, and Mary Quirion and her husband Pierre “Skip” and by her daughter-in-law, Ramona Quirion. Natalie also cherished her grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Natalie is also survived by her goddaughter, Deb Salewski, who took such kind and loving care of her during her final days.

Visitation will be held Monday, April 24, from 9-11 a.m., at Smart and Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Ave., Skowhegan. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 12 p.m. immediately following at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church, 283 Water St., Skowhegan. Burial at Cavalry Cemetery will take place at a later date.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at http://www.SmartandEdwardsFH.com for the McCarty family.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Smart and Edwards Funeral Home 183 Madison Ave. Skowhegan, ME 04976.

In lieu of flowers, and because they were instrumental in making Mom’s last days comfortable, respectful and peaceful, the family kindly requests donations in Natalie’s name to the

Gosnell Memorial Hospice House,

390 US Route One,

Scarborough, ME 04074

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