Dermot F. McCarthy

Retired Sergeant Dermot F. McCarthy, Massachusetts State Police. 

Of North Conway, New Hampshire, formerly of Dorchester and Sudbury, died June 20, 2024. 

Beloved son of the late Jerome McCarthy and Marie (Clifford) McCarthy.

Loving father of Bryan and his wife Christine Marks of Medway, Ian McCarthy of New Hampshire, and Patrick McCarthy of Sudbury.

Brother of Kevin and his wife Jean McCarthy of Stoneham, and Adrian Foster of South Yarmouth.

Cherished Grampa of Madalyn and Christopher Marks.

Survived by several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will honor and remember Dermot’s life by gathering for visiting hours in the Murphy Funeral Home, 1020 Dorchester Ave., DORCHESTER, on Thursday, June 27, 2024 from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.

There will be a private burial with military honors in the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne.

Dermot was a proud veteran, serving in the United States Marine Corps. He was hired in 1983 as a police officer for the Metropolitan District Commission (M.D.C.), and continued to serve with the State Police until his retirement from the Framingham barracks in 2006. He was a huge car enthusiast, but especially loved spending time with his family.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Dermot’s memory may be made to the New England Center and Home for Veterans at www.nechv.org.