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| SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | JULY 2020 | 69 Friends we will miss to the United States and lived with Gerry's parents in Wisconsin and later in Minnesota where they had their second child, Patrick Michael McCarthy, in 1959. Two years later they moved to Utica, NY, where the McCarthys bought 13 acres, built a house which included features that Julie cherished - a bay window and a fireplace. Never one to sit around, Julie took night classes and worked a variety of jobs while her children were in school. Julie's father and sister moved to the United States for a few years and later moved back to England. Julie became a United States citizen on her birthday, July 4th. The Judge came to their home to administer the Oath of Citizenship. During the economic downturn of the early 70s, Gerry lost his job and with mounting financial pressure, the couple divorced . The children lived with Julie until they finished high school. Anita joined the US Air Force and Patrick attended college in Syracuse, NY. Julie continued in various jobs until she became a bookkeeper at the Masonic Home in Utica, NY. Julie retired from the Masonic Home where she worked for over 25 years. Julie enjoyed many parties the Masonic Home hosted, dressing up in her beautiful clothes and jewelry and having fun with her friends. Julie had more than one dog. Her favorite was Toby, a white Lab. When Toby died she rescued two other dogs, Nikki and Davey, and treated them like her children. Julie moved to Banning, CA, bought a home and later sold that home and bought a home in Sun Lakes Golf and Country Club where she enjoyed many of the amenities offered - various programs, swimming, knitting, sewing, quilting and many friends to share her life with. Julie was a volunteer at the Sun Lakes Library. Julie had a wonderful sense of humor and kept everyone laughing. She was able to spend her last days at home, passing peacefully on April 15, 2020. Julie is survived by her daughter, Anita; son, Patrick (Star); sister, Josie; and many nieces, nephews and family members. Julie will be sorely missed by all who knew her and yet, thinking of her, brings a smile to everyone's face. Carolyn Lee Wright, 77, died on April 25, 2020. Carolyn (Carol) was born March 28, 1943, to John and Margaret Lubich of Rices Landing, Penn. She graduated high school in 1961 and she was a secretary for Hospital of Philadelphia from 1965-1969. Carol moved to Highland and was an administrative secretary for TRW. Carol married David Wright in 1976, and they raised their children Kim and David Jr. in Las Vegas. Carol worked as a secretary for UNLV for 12 years. Carol also traveled with her family, living and having adventures in Oregon, Arizona, and Colorado. Carol moved to Yucaipa in 1994 and worked in the San Bernardino School District. She moved to the Sun Lakes community upon her retirement in 2007. She had many friends and after volunteering for the Kiwanis Club, she played Bocce Ball and was a member of the Red Hat Society. Carol leaves behind her daughter Kim Soriano of Alaska, grandson Sean O'Clair of Alaska, son David Wright Jr., his wife Trixie of Wyoming, grandsons Chase Wright and Hunter Wright of Wyoming, brother Ed Lubich and wife Mary of Yucaipa, niece Angeline Turpin and husband Terry, great nieces Ashlyn Baugh and Erin Baugh of Yucaipa, nephew Pete Lubich and wife Michelle, great nephew Gage Lubich, great nieces Maddi Lubich and Bailey Lubich. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. Carolyn will be missed by her many friends in the Sun Lakes Country Club community.