Obituary of Sean McCarten

Sean V. McCarten of Discovery Bay, California passed away at his home on February 28, 2020.

He was 65 years old.

Sean was born on July 6, 1954, to John and Mary (Reitemeyer) McCarten. He graduated from Far Brook School, Short Hills, New Jersey. He attended Mendham High School, graduating from the Cutler Academy in Craftsbury Common, Vermont.

Sean had a successful 37 year career at Pacific Gas and Electric where he enjoyed working with many employees and friends.

Surviving Sean in addition to his wife Shirley Mc Kinnon, are his sisters Ellen McCarten Watman and Johanna McCarten (Michael); his brothers David (Joan), Kevin (Beartrice), James (Tricia) and Barry (Angela); his nieces Tanya, Shannon, Alexandra, Jenny, Lauren, Rachael, Jennifer, Heather and his nephews Daniel, Ian, Jeremy and Matthew. Sean was predeceased by his loving parents and beloved brother Patric.

Sean loved being outdoors, particularly golfing, shooting, fishing and traveling with his siblings and their children. Amongst his many talents, he restored antiques from furniture to sailboats to watches. He had a unique connection with animals, in particular his cherished dog “Pumpkin”.

 A Celebration of Life will be held on July 10, 2021, at the Bailey Funeral Home, 8 Hilltop Rd, Mendham NJ. Visitation will begin at 11 AM and memories will be shared at 11:45 AM, followed immediately by closing hymns at the gravesite in Hilltop Cemetery, Mendham.