Saratoga Springs, NY - Jean McCarthy, Loving, Mother, Grandmother, and Auntie died peacefully on Monday (Apr. 5, 2010) in Saratoga Springs. She was 80. Born in 1929 in Poughkeepsie, Jean was the daughter of the late William F. and Alice Q. Bauer and granddaughter of Cora Bauer. She graduated from Poughkeepsie High School, in 1947. Jean received an associate's degree from the NY Institute of Dietetics. in 1950. She was employed by Doctors Dreishpoon, Stall, and Cohen from 1969 to 1973, Fleet/Norstar bank in security from 1991 to 1995 followed by the New York Racing Association from 1996 to 1998. The acclaimed Sylvia Sydney choose her to play "Jo" in the production of "Little Women" as a 12 year old and wanted her to do summer stock. In High School, her sorority was Omega Epsilon and she loved her cheerleading years for Poughkeepsie HS with her best friend Kaye. Jean was a wonderful cook. She loved gardening, all animals, especially birds, cats and dogs, particularly her own. She leaves two much loved kitties, Missy and Max. Her favorite musicians were Frank Sinatra and John Hammond, both of whom she met at least once in her life. She was a bright light in so many lives and always nice to everyone she met. Jean loved family most of all. Jean resided on Saratoga Lake for almost 4 decades, and lived in Florida for approx 4 years during that time. She was predeceased by her husband of 25 years, John W. McCarthy, Sr., her first husband Henry D. Werle and also by her sister Janet L. Scott. Survivors include her sons, William H. Werle of Hyde Park, John W. McCarthy Jr. and his wife Lori of Saratoga Springs, Daughters Barbara J. Werle of Poughkeepsie, and Sharon W. Alonzo and husband Jim of Ballston Spa. Her grandchildren, David Steele, Brian Steele, John McCarthy III, Jimmy Alonzo, Tara Millhouse, and Jamie Edelstein, one great grandchild, Karissa, and two on the way. Jean also leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call from 4-8:00pm on Thursday (Apr. 8, 2010) at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway (584-5373). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30am on Friday (Apr. 9, 2010) at St. Clement's Roman Catholic Church, 231 Lake Street. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Troy. We want to thank the staff at Saratoga Hospital for all of the loving care they gave Jean and her family. Jean loved all of her doctors especially Dr. Noonan. If you would like to make a donation in her honor, please do so to your local animal shelter. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com