Obituary of Laurena Ann McCarthy
Laurena Ann (Flynn) McCarthy, 54, of Newtown, cherished wife of William A. McCarthy, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 7th at Regional Hospice, after a courageous battle with ALS. She was born in Greenwich on January 16, 1966, daughter of Lawrence and Joann (Rodriguez) Flynn. She was a graduate of Western Connecticut State University where she received her under graduate degree in education and later a Master’s in Education.
Laurena was a devoted teacher. She began her career as a 6th grade teacher at Morris Street School, continued in the 5th grade at Stadley Rough, and most recently at the AIS Magnet School, all in Danbury. She loved her students, and was an advocate for them.
Laurena was a founding member of the Eta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority at WCSU and made lifelong friends. She was a member of the Teacher’s Union, and was active with Ben’s Bells. She also enjoyed the summer programs she formed, Super Science Summer Camp and the “Down on the Farm” program.
Laurena loved the beach, especially Misquamicut, traveling with her family, scrapbooking, and crafting with stained glass, shells and sea glass.
She will be remembered for her generous heart, loving guidance and advice, and her kind smile that instantly put you at ease.
In addition to her beloved husband of 26 years, Bill, she will be sadly missed by her three children, Justin and his wife, Mikahla, Brandon and Maxwell McCarthy; and her grandson, Calvin McCarthy. She is also survived by her sister, Yvonne Flynn; numerous nieces and nephews; many beloved in-laws; and her dog, Penny.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to one of these great organizations that helped Laurena and Bill throughout their journey.
Compassionate Care ALS
PO Box 1052
West Falmouth, MA 02574
Ron Hoffman, Director
https://ccals.org/
The ALS Association – CT Chapter
4 Oxford Rd. – Unit E4
Milford, CT 06460
www.alsact.org
The Susie Foundation
15 Carlton Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06107
Ryan Matthews, Director
https://www.thesusiefoundation.org/
Project Main Street
244 5th Avenue, Suite 2417
New York, NY 10001
Contact: Katie Cooney-Sheehy
www.projectmainst.org
Hope Loves Company
(Children of Patients with ALS)
P.O. Box 931
Pennington, NJ 08534
https://www.hopelovescompany.org/
Hark-ALS
PO Box 6627
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Donna York, President
https://hark-als.org/
Team Gleason Foundation
PO Box 24493
New Orleans, LA 70184
https://teamgleason.org/
MBB Foundation
PO Box 160
Holden, MA 01520
Katie Benison Camell, Executive Director
http://www.mbbloves.com/
Jim “Catfish” Hunter ALS Foundation
PO Box 47
Hertford, NC 27944
Contact: Helen Hunter
https://www.catfishfoundation.org/
ALS Family Charitable Foundation, Inc.
One Trowbridge Rd., Suite 322
Bourne, MA 02532
Contact: Debbie Bell
https://alsfamily.org/
Do It For The Love
360 Grand Ave., #350
Oakland, CA 94610
https://www.doitforthelove.org/
Spirit Builders
Ridgefield, CT
Contact: Peter Sierup
Knights of Columbus
Newtown, CT
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