Thomas Patrick McCarthy (1921 - 2009)

Born 23 Sep 1921 in Heathcote, Victoria, Australia

Ancestors

Died 4 Aug 2009 at age 87 in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia

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Biography

Thomas McCarthy was born in Victoria, Australia

Wireman Thomas McCarthy served in the Royal Australian Navy in World War II
Service started: 8 Dec 1941
Unit(s): HMAS Lonsdale
Service ended: 18 Apr 1946

Birth Thomas Patrick McCarthy was born on 23 September 1921 at Heathcote, Victoria, Australia. He was the son of Patrick McCarthy and Millicent Mary (Chambers) McCarthy. ^[1][2][3]

Occupation Line Inspector Post Master Generals Department.

Paddy's and Millie's youngest son, Tom, worked at a bakery and at the local Post Office before joining the Navy during World War II. After Peace was declared, Tom went to work in the Engineering Division of the Postmaster General's Department. He progressed through the ranks and worked as Lines Instructor for a number of years, at Shepparton, Ballarat and Bendigo, eventually being appointed Lines Inspector for the Seymour district. He retired on 30 March, 1977. A busy and skillful, though quiet, person, Tom built his own home at Brightwell's Hill, Heathcote. He has pursued a wide variety of interests over the years, including all things mechanical and electrical. He learned to fly a plane, and at different times has participated in such sports as archery, yachting and golf. In his retirement he continues his interest in electronics and travels extensively throughout inland Australia.^[4]

Death Tom died on 4 August 2009 at Bendigo Hospital, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. ^[5]

From the Herald Sun, 6 August 2009:

McCARTHY. - Thomas Patrick (Tom) Passed away at Bendigo Hospital on Aug. 4, 2009 Aged 87 years Youngest son of the late Paddy and Millie McCarthy. Loved brother of Rita (Bohan) (dec.), Jack (dec.), Mollie (Dullard) (dec.), Claire (Moore) (dec.), Nellie (dec.), Monica (Ellis) and Sheila (McMahon) (dec.). Rest in Peace. ^[6]

From the Herald Sun, 7 August 2009:

McCARTHY. - Mass of Thanksgiving for the life of the late Mr Thomas Patrick McCarthy will be offered at St Mary's Catholic Church, Heathcote on WEDNESDAY (Aug. 12) at 11.00 a.m. The Funeral cortege will leave at the conclusion of Mass for the Heathcote Monumental Cemetery. Vigil Prayers and Rosary will be held at the above Church TUESDAY EVENING (Aug. 11) at 7.00 p.m. ^[7]

Burial Tom was buried on 12 August 2009 at Heathcote Cemetery, Heathcote, Victoria, Australia. ^[7]

Sources

1. ↑ Birth: "Historical index", database, Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria(https://my.rio.bdm.vic.gov.au/efamily-history/- : accessed 10 April 2022), entry for birth of Thomas Patrick McCarthy, born 1921, 22740 / 1921; citing birth certificate of Thomas Patrick McCarthy, 1921, Heathcote, Victoria, Australia. Family name MCCARTHY Given name(s) Thomas Patrick Event Birth Mother's name MCCARTHY, Millicent Mary Mother's family name at birth CHAMBERS Father's name MCCARTHY, Patrick Place of birth Heathcote Reg. year 1921 Reg. number 22740 / 1921.
2. ↑ Military: "Australia, World War II Military Service Records, 1939-1945"
   National Archives of Australia; Canberra, Australia; Service Cards For Petty Officers and Men, 1911-1970; Series: A6770
   Ancestry au Record 61172 #2265782 (accessed 30 January 2024)
   Name: Thomas Patrick McCarthy; Birth Date: 23 Sep. 1921; Birth Place: Heathcote, Victoria; Enlistment Date: 1939-1948; Enlistment Place: Melbourne; Military Service Branch: Royal Australian Navy; Service Number: 25599; Mother: Millicent McCarthy; Next of Kin: Millicent McCarthy; Series Description: A6770: Ran, Petty Officers and Men.
3. ↑ Military: Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs, DVA's Nominal Rolls, database (https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/veteran?id=1146334&c=WW2 : accessed 30 January 2024), entry for MCCARTHY, THOMAS PATRICK, Service: Royal Australian Navy, Service Number: 25599, Date of birth: 23 September 1921, Place of birth: HEATHCOTE, VIC.
4. ↑ Family History: O'Brien M., 'Patrick McCarthy (1869-1956). His Life, His Family and their stories' in Kirk, Margaret M.,The McCarthy Families of Heathcote, Victoria, Australia (Australia: McCarthy Descendants, 16 March 1998). Copy in the possession of A. O'Brien.
5. ↑ Newspaper Index - Death Notice: Ryerson Index Inc., "Search for Notices", database, The Ryerson Index(http://ryersonindex.net/search.php : accessed 23 March 2023), entry for death of Thomas Patrick (Tom) Mccarthy, 4 August 2009; citing Death notice, Herald Sun, 6 August 2009. Surname: McCARTHY, Given Names: Thomas Patrick (Tom), Notice Type: Death notice, Date: 4 August 2009, Event: Death, Age: 87, Other Details: at Bendigo Hospital, Publication: Herald Sun (Melbourne), Published: 6 August 2009.
6. ↑ Newspaper - Death Notice: "My Tributes", database (https://www.mytributes.com.au/notice/death-notices/mccarthy-thomas-patrick/3726468/ : accessed 23 March 2023), entry for Thomas Patrick Mccarthy, 6 August 2009 ; citing "Death Notices", Herald Sun, 6 August 2009.
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1} Newspaper - Funeral Notice: "My Tributes", database (https://www.mytributes.com.au/notice/funeral-notices/mccarthy-thomas-patrick/3617499/ : accessed 23 March 2023), entry for Thomas Patrick Mccarthy, 7 August 2009 ; citing "Funeral Notices", Herald Sun, 7 August 2009.