Conner J. McCarthy Obituary (1987 - 2016)

Waterville-Conner J. McCarthy, 28, of Waterville passed away peacefully on March 10, 2016 from diabetic complications. Conner was born on October 20, 1987 in Portland, Maine. He graduated from Waterville High School in 2006. Then attended both Southern New Hampshire University and Thomas College. Conner worked in construction and property services. Conner loved all types of sports and earned multiple varsity letters and captained both the varsity baseball and basketball teams. Conner continued playing sports up to his untimely passing playing softball, basketball, as well as golf and tennis. Conner also loved the great outdoors including hiking, kayaking, camping, boating and snowshoeing. Beyond sports, Conner loved to cook and grill, hang out with friends, music, collecting sports cards, and playing cards. Conner had a magnetic personality and touched the lives of many in so many ways. Whether a small child, senior, or anyone in between, Conner forged an immediate bond and built a lifelong friendship. His friends and family will always remember his infectious smile and how he would be there for them at the drop of hat. He is survived by his parents, Bruce and Lee Falconer of Waterville and Jim McCarthy and Sandie Lamb of Lyman, Grandparents Paul and Christine Falconer of Winslow, step brother Noah Lamb his wife Amy, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews and best friend cousin Nate Nunn of Skowhegan. Visiting hours are scheduled on March 17th, at the Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Waterville from 2pm - 4pm and 6pm-9pm. A funeral will be held the following day, Friday, March 18th at the First Congressional Church on Eustis Parkway at 11am. A Celebration of Life for Conner will follow the funeral and be held at T & B Celebration Center on Jefferson Street in Waterville and open to all who wish to attend. An online guestbook may be signed and condolences to the family may be expressed at www.gallantfh.com In lieu of flowers donations in Conner's name may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 45 Forest Ave, Portland, Maine 04101