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1927
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2024
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Floris Cathelineaud Obituary
Floris was born in Guayama, Puerto Rico on July 5, 1927. She was a high school science teacher, college librarian, and retired as the Public Library Director at the Department of Education of Puerto Rico. Floris was the pillar of the family and a pioneer in breaking many traditional standards of her time: The first woman teacher to wear pants in the old days. Everyone who met her felt inspired and loved by her. She touched many lives with kindness and gentleness and encouraged everyone to be their best. We are eternally grateful to all her caregivers over the years, Highland Valley Elder Services, Amherst Senior Center, Amherst Neighbor Volunteers, friends, and the St. Brigid's Community.
A Memorial Wake will be on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, from 5pm to 7pm at Douglass Funeral Service, N. Pleasant Street, Amherst. The funeral mass will be on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 10:00 am at St. Brigid's Parish, Amherst. Our final adios will be at a wake, mass and a Christian burial in her beloved town of Guayama, Puerto Rico.
Memorial guestbook at www.douglassfuneral.com
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Drew Hafner
April 24, 2024
I hope the journey to bring your mother home to the island and being with the family provides some peace amidst the grief. In these days of vigil and prayer, I know you will be reminded too of how much love and joy your mother created and has left as her legacy in all of you, who showed your devotion in return. Sending you and family my prayers and the island breeze to carry your spirits upward.
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