Donna Noble McCarthy

Donna McCarthy’s hand slipped from her beloved husband, Ed’s, in the early morning hours of May 26, 2026 and joined her mother in her heavenly home.

Donna Marie Noble McCarthy was born on June 27, 1951, to Rosa and Lloyd Noble in Bozeman, Montana. She was raised by Mabelle and Bill Thompson in Deer Lodge, Montana.

Life blessed her with many siblings – Raymond (Linda) Noble, Chuck (Sue) Noble, Colleen (Neil) Owens, Maureen (Bob) Heimbaugh, Mona Robles, John (Sheila)Thompson and Joel (Debbie) Thompson.

She is survived by her loving husband - Edward McCarthy of Deer Lodge, MT, treasured children - Brad (Jasmine) Woodward of Mobile, Alabama, Amy (Doug) Loughry of Jackson, Wyoming, and Eric Woodward of Twin Falls, Idaho, Kodie (Nic) Gadley of Japan, and darling grandchildren – Peyton Woodward, Nyah Woodward, Kylee Woodward, Bryna Loughry, Calindi Loughry, Zach Gustafson and great-grandchildren – Tyr and Freya. Numerous nieces and nephews located throughout the world shared her love.

Donna loved so many and so many loved her! Her physical therapy skills allowed her to care for those seeking out her expertise throughout her entire life as a healer and mentor. Donna, in turn, was the recipient of great care – especially after her ALS diagnosis in 2025. She served her community generously and her community served her.

Donna’s life was FULL! Full of loving, learning, traveling, dancing, quilting, energy, vibrancy, intellect and complexity that she channeled well! She was a successful and loving, wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, physical therapist and businesswoman.

Donna was a graduate of Powell County High School and finished her college career at University of Montana (Go Griz) with a degree in Physical Therapy. She loved learning and took advantage of growing her knowledge to better help her patients throughout her 40+ years as a physical therapist. Donna built and operated six successful businesses in Deer Lodge, Butte, and Anaconda including a hardware store, physical therapy practice, quilt store, quilting retreat, and two casinos.

Donna was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, PEO, Anaconda Divison 1 Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians (LAOH), Rotary, Elks, Jaycees, PCHS Booster Club and many other community organizations.

Celebration of Life will be June 27, 2026 at the Immaculate Conception Church located at 601 Clark St. in Deer Lodge. The LAOH Honor Guard will begin at 10:30 am. Mass begins at 11:00 am followed by graveside service at Hill Crest Cemetery. Donna’s Celebration of life will conclude with a reception at the Elk’s Lodge located at 230 Main Street.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the PEO scholarship, Rialto Theater, Deer Lodge Medical Center Auxiliary, Deer Lodge Food Pantry or a donation of your choice.

Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home is privileged to care for Donna and her family.