Dorothy Marie (Stone)McCarthy, of Melrose, passed away Feb. 23, 2006 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital at the age of 88. Born to the late Charles & Marion (Lyons) Stone, Dorothy was a life long resident of Melrose, graduating from Melrose High School, class of 1935. She worked at the York Drug Store on Franklin St. for several years and then in the Melrose-Wakefield Hospitals billing department for 27 years. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, & bingo. Loving mother of Robert E. Hudlin of Melrose, Suzanne E. Ingalls of Melrose, Marcia J. Wood of Reading, Nancy L. Collins of RI, Betsy E. Mattichio of Everett, & Jeffrey McCarthy of Lynn. Cherished grandmother of 14 & great grandmother of 18. Sister of the late Betty Sears. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home 79 W. Foster St., Melrose on Monday, Feb. 27th at 8AM. Funeral Mass in St. Marys Church, Herbert St., Melrose at 9AM. Family & friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours Sun. from 2-6PM.Burial in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose. Donations in Dorothys memory may be made to the Milano Senior Center 201 W. Foster St., Melrose, MA 02176.