Family, friends and school were Kate's life. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Weve always had a problem with people tearing down this street, said McGrath, who has lived on Union Street since 1990. The accident happened around 11:15 p.m. on Union Street, when a 16-year-old driver lost control of an SUV which then hit a telephone pole and snapped in two. A family friend of crash victim Kate McCarthy, who gave his first name as Brian, said she was always happy, smiling. The telephone pole, struck by the SUV, was replaced Sunday. Two of the passengers, including McCarthy, were ejected from the vehicle. On Sunday, her teammates along with the entire school are heartbroken. McCarthy was killed and three other teens were injured Saturday night when the SUV they were riding in struck a utility pole and several parked cars on Union Street. My deepest sympathies to all who knew and loved Kate, especially her parents. Its a shame. April 10, 2016. She would never leave without saying I love you, and she gave the best hugs ever. Reporter Liam Hofmeister contributed to this report. Gibbstown, NJ, United States. "All of the students are loved in the school. Hundreds waited patiently at the cemetery for all mourners to arrive, so the ceremony could begin, and again at the end, so all could say a personal farewell to Kate and console her family. Kate McCarthy of Weymouth, who died in the crash, was a sophomore at Archbishop Williams High School in Braintree. Weymouth, MA 02190. The Kate Phalon McCarthy Memorial Fund has been created to reflect the way Kate lived: loving, kind, caring and generous. My heart breaks for you. When I came out, the car was in the back yard, and two of the girls had been ejected, OShea, 50, said. She cherished her relationships with her parents, brothers, cousins, grandparents, aunts and uncles, her large extended family and many friends. To plant trees in memory, please visit the, I live near Plain Street Cemetery and I visit Kates grave often. The students are grieving, all of us, said an emotional Michael R. Volonnino, principal of Archbishop Williams, in his office at the school Sunday afternoon. Father Wyndham said he has known the McCarthy family for nearly 40 years. We ask for prayers for the families of the students involved and for the entire Archbishop Williams community, he said. A tragedy, Hoban said. Its going to be a process, where theres going to be a lot of prayer a lot of coming together, Dr. Michael Volonnino, principal of Archbishop Williams High School said to Fox 25. Family, friends and school were Kates life. The dead-end street stayed busy Sunday, as cars slowed while passing the scene. See reviews, photos, directions, phone numbers and more for Kate Mccarthy Licsw locations in South Weymouth, MA. Kate was in the same grade as my daughter Caleigh and Liam was in the same class as my daughter Corinne at St. Francis Xavier. I know words can never ease the sorrow of her loss, but take comfort from all that loved her. Family, friends and school were Kates life. You get out, you see the pole here, you see my car is missing and in the neighbors yard, you see another car, then bodies. Currently, she was a sophomore at Archbishop Williams High School in Braintree, where she excelled at academics and athletics, playing varsity volleyball, lacrosse and track. Everyone always wanted to be around her. Kate Phalon McCarthy, of South Weymouth, died by accident on April 9, 2016 at the age of 15. WEYMOUTH Kate McCarthy was upbeat, well-liked and had a beautiful smile, classmates and friends of the 15-year-old Weymouth girl said Sunday. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. I know it's been a couple if years. She was later identified as Kate McCarthy. Relatives and friends will gather in the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. on Friday, April 15, prior to the funeral Mass in St. Francis Xavier Church, Weymouth at 11 a.m. Burial in Plain Street Cemetery, Braintree. Family, friends and school were Kate's life. I do not know your family, but just heard of your tragic loss. Executives Listed on Filing. First published on April 13, 2016 / 4:09 PM. She's a gorgeous little girl with a beautiful smile. Relatives and friends will gather in the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. on Friday prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Francis Xavier Church, Weymouth at 11 a.m. Burial in Plain Street Cemetery, Braintree. You, your family and Kate are in our thoughts and prayers. McCarthy was on the lacrosse team. Staff photo by Faith Ninivaggi. }Customer Service. God Bless you all. The three other students, who haven't been identified, were also taken to the same hospital with unknown injuries. Family, friends and school were Kates life. Its crazy, he said. "Kate is absolutely amazing at what she does. Kate's family strongly suggests that, in lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Kate McCarthy Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Weymouth Bank, 51 Columbian St., So. Follow Weymouth News on Twitter @WeymouthPaper. The teen who lost her life played varsity lacrosse and volleyball and also ran track and field. A police escort for the lengthy procession to the Plain Street Cemetery was provided by members of the Weymouth, Braintree, and Quincy Police Departments and the Massachusetts State Police. Kate was a ray of sunshine and a friend to everyone. With sincere hopes that you may draw strength and courage from one another and your friends. All four passengers were taken to South Shore Hospital where one of them, later identified as 15-year-old Kate McCarthy, died from her injuries, WHDH reported. She had an infectious laugh and a smile that would light up a room. She was also a member of the school chorus. I was taken back by the amount of white butterfly's all around her site! I DID NOT KNOW YOUR DAUGHTER BUT MY NIECE DID JACK DONAHUE MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TOV THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS MY HEART IS BROKE FOR THE PARENTS MAY SGE RESTVIN PEACE GOD GAINED A BEAUTIFUL ANGEL. Weymouth Police said the investigation into the crash is ongoing. Kate Phalon McCarthy Memorial Fund is a nonprofit charitable organization founded to honor the life of Kate Phalon McCarthy, a beautiful, kind and beloved15-year-old girl from Weymouth, Massachusetts. My prayers are with you and the days to come. We hope in time that the grief you feel now will be replaced by the joy of knowing that she lives with Christ. On Sunday morning, Steve Rodriguez was cleaning up the damage the SUV did to his front lawn and car. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. No words can be said but I do hope all the prayers from a very large community (I grew up in Braintree and graduated with Ellen) will bring comfort and strength. She was also an honor roll student and member of the school chorus. They hit the light post in front of my home, said Adalberto Rodriguez, a Boston firefighter who lives near the crash scene. The cause of the accident has not been determined. Loving niece of Gayle and Dan OConnell; Bill and Daphne Phalon; Ellen and Mark Phillips; Susan and Sean Flanders; and Laurie and Brian Doherty. He then realized the SUV that hit it had continued through his yard, striking his and his neighbors cars, a basketball net and fence before coming to a stop next door. It is with my deepest sorrow that I write this. Modified Date: Thu, 04/14/2016 - 8:22pm. Jeannie, you have been and will always be in my thoughts, I also have a 15 year old granddaughter. Such a sad tragedy. You never heard anyone say anything bad about her, said one 17-year-old, adding that it could have been any one of us.. $298,046. Counselors available for students mourning Weymouth crash victim. She was singing, had her hands raised and was smiling. Grief counselors were available Sunday at the school and will remain available as needed throughout the week, Volonnino said. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. RELATED:Mumps infection atWeymouthHigh School She will be missed forever and has become one of Gods beautiful angels. Showing Editorial results for kate mccarthy. / CBS Boston. A bright light has gone out in our world - many lives are shattered. All of the students were identified by school officials as sophomores at Archbishop Williams High School in Braintree. Your Kate was a prayer partner to one of my kids. My son went to saint Francis Xavier with Kate and he was heartbroken when be heard what has happened to her. ", Family of Kate McCarthy, 15-year-killed in weekend crash, has released a statement to #WBZ. On Wednesday, the McCarthy family issued a statement thanking family, friends, and the community for support and remembering Kate. "As a Catholic community of faith, we are deeply saddened by the serious automobile accident that occurred last night involving four of our students," the statement reads. My heart goes out to all.so very young gone to soon in the. Find out what's happening in Weymouth with free, real-time updates from Patch. They were feeling sad and lonely, they didnt want him to go away, and he told them, I will see you again, and your hearts will be filled with joy, and that joy can never be taken from you.. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. At McCarthys family home in South Weymouth, where dozens of relatives and friends gathered in the afternoon, men could be seen hugging outside and several young teenagers arrived carrying flowers and cards. The 15-year-old girl killed in the crash was identified Sunday as Kate McCarthy of Weymouth. She was so pretty, Maggie, 16, said. He said the emotion of the moment doesn't hit you until later. I am so saddened for the loss of your wonderful daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin, God child, student, and friend. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. Kate will be missed forever and always. Archbishop Williams High President Dennis M. Duggan Jr. and Principal Michael R. Volonnino said in a joint statement all four students were sophomores. Kate Phalon McCarthy of South Weymouth died by accident on April 9, 2016, at the age of 15. Kate always enjoyed going to school. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. '", Weymouth teen Cameron Dean says the female who passed was truly an amazing girl always happy #wbz pic.twitter.com/L97H1lQIX1. PB. It just was like what the hell just happened? Other neighbors, including Rodriguez, Al Hoban, and Ocean Waller, said they did not hear the SUV speeding. Let's go! Hours. Hoban, 75, did not learn the crash was fatal until the next day, after a friend called him. But I knew this one was bad, because I heard it coming. No words can express how deeply saddened we are for what you are going through. Kate and I shared some great memories, said Liam. Loving cousin of Kimberleigh, Brendan, Johnny, Danielle, Amanda, Katelyn, Stephanie, Mark, Ryan, Jack, Cal, Molly, Maggie, Sean, Megan, Deanna, and Ava. The street is just wide enough where people think they can speed. There are no words and please know I am praying for your family during this heartbreaking time. She attended Hamilton and St. Francis Xavier Schools in Weymouth. Such a horrible tragedy and even though I do not know this family, they have been in my thoughts and prayers and will continue to be. 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