John “Jack” McCarthy Sr.

CUMBERLAND – John “Jack” McCarthy Sr. passed away on Sept. 19, 2025, at the age of 88.

Jack was born in Portland on Dec. 22, 1936, the son of Richard Sr. and Virginia (Lappin) McCarthy. He graduated from Cheverus High School in 1955. He then went to work in the family-owned store, Fruitland, in Westbrook for 28 years.

In 1982 he went to work at C.H. Robinson Paper Co. for 18 years. After retiring, he worked at Valhalla Golf Course as a Ranger for 23 years. Jack greatly enjoyed the game of golf, and he formed the “McCarthy Group Golf Team”.

Jack was predeceased by his parents; and his brothers Rev. Richard McCarthy Jr. and David McCarthy, and his sister, Joanne Dennis.

Jack is survived by his wife of 40 years, Joan Flaherty McCarthy; daughters Diane Winton of Westbrook, Dorothy Muchmore of Florida, and his son, John McCarthy Jr. and daughter-in-law, Jen Pardi-McCarthy of Westbrook, stepsons Michael and Hayley Arsenault of Topsham, Thomas Arsenault of New Gloucester; grandson, Jason McCarthy of Westbrook, step-granddaughters Sarah, Michell, Katie, Meagan and husband Nick; and one great-granddaughter, Nora. Several nieces and nephews also survive him.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, Oct. 2, at 11 a.m. at Calvary Cemetery in South Portland.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Lindquist Funeral Home in Yarmouth. Please visit http://www.lindquistfuneralhome.com to leave condolences for the McCarthy family and share a memory of Jack.