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Catherine Wickward Obituary

WICKWARD, CATHERINE E., (NEE DOWLING) "KATIE", 60, - of Mays Landing, passed away at Mainland Hospital around midnight on July 22nd in the company of her loving family. She was born in Philadelphia PA, on July 28, 1947 and was a resident of Mays Landing for most of her life. She also resided in Atco with her now deceased husband Milton A. Wickward. Mom loved gardening and spending time with her family and friends. There wasn't a person mom wouldn't want to get to know better. She loved to cook, so if you loved to eat she would make sure you never left her house hungry. Catherine or "Katie Wick" as she was known to her family and friends is predeceased by her husband Milton A. Wickward (Al), her father John Dowling Sr., her mother Marie Dowling, and her sister Denise Dowling. She is survived by her children Kathleen Risley (David), James Mahlon Kinsey III (Jane), and David James Kinsey (Dustin), by her sisters Marie Champion, Patricia Theriault, Anna Mae Butch; brothers John Dowling Jr., James Dowling, Thomas Dowling. She is also survived by her grandchildren James Mahlon Kinsey IV and Breanna Kathleen Risley, and her many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends. Included in her closest of friends mom is survived by Barbara Aiken whose special care and support will always be remembered. Friends may call Saturday to Boakes Funeral Home at 6050 Main Street in Mays Landing between 10:30am and 11:30am. Services will be held @ 11:30am. Internment will be at the Atlantic County Park Veterans Cemetery on Route 50 following the services. In lieu of flowers and or donations may be made to NAMI of New Jersey 1562 Rt.130, N. Brunswick, NJ 08902.
Published by The Press of Atlantic City on Jul. 25, 2008.

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Linda LoChiatto (Angel' sister)

July 26, 2008

With deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God grant you peace and understanding at this difficult time.

Linda LoChiatto (Angel' sister)

July 26, 2008

With deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God grant you peace and understanding at this difficult time.

Wendy Happle

July 25, 2008

To all -
We're very saddened to see this news today. We'll always remember her pretty smile coming in to "Hen's Gen" and lightening up the day. What a doll.
Wendy and Missy

Billie Gaines

July 25, 2008

Our deepest simpathy to the family.
There is never a right thing to say and i know people always say we are here for you, but we are just a phone call away.

Bill & Cindy

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