Caron A. Faherty

Caron Faherty, 78, of Stuart, FL passed away peacefully on October 14, 2026, at Hospice of Martin County.

Caron was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, on June 18th, 1948, to Pauline G. Faherty and Thomas J. Faherty Jr.

The Family moved to Miami, FL, in 1952, then back to Westborough, MA, in 1961.

Caron graduated from Westborough High School in 1966. After High School, she went to John Robert Powers Finishing School/Robie Secretarial School and then worked at New England Electric System as a secretary.

Caron was married to John Curran of Marlborough, MA, from 1972- 1977.

Caron moved back to South Florida in 1975 to continue her education and that she did. Her passion was to work with people to improve their physical well-being as an Occupational Therapist.

She earned several degrees: 

* Palm Beach State College, AS, Occupational Therapy, 1977

* Florida International University (FIU), BS, Occupational Therapy, 1979

* Barry University, MS, Clinical Psychology, 1990

She excelled in her profession and was an Adjunct Professor at Barry University (1994) and Indian River State College (1998-2000). She had several Professional Memberships and Certifications. After working at several hospitals, in 2015 she became an entrepreneur and formed Southern Occupational Therapy Products Inc., which she owned and managed until 2026.

In addition to her profession, she loved many things, including traveling the World, Photography, Art, Swimming, Golf, Snow Skiing, Scuba Diving, and the list goes on.

Caron maintained many lifelong friendships and was loved by all. Caron is survived by her siblings, Paula Faherty Sparks of Westborough, MA, and Philip T. Faherty and his wife Jeri of Stuart, FL; her nephews, Philip T. Faherty II of Scituate, MA, and Bradley P. Faherty and his wife Denise of Jensen Beach, FL; many grandnieces and grandnephews, a large extended family, and lifelong friends. In addition, she is survived by her companion, her beloved Maine Coon Cat, Stella.

The family will host a celebration of Caron’s life, with the date and location to be announced later.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to Elev8hope in Port Salerno, FL, or Treasure Coast Hospice