Catherine C. Madigan

Brockton Catherine C. "Kay" (Fahey) Madigan, of Brockton, died peacefully at home, June 24, 2008, at the age of 74. She was the beloved wife of 55 years to Patrick Madigan; loving mother of Kathie Madigan and her husband Jim Zelinskas of Marco Island, Fla., Patrick Madigan and his wife Janet of Abington, Tom Madigan and his wife Allison of East Taunton and Sean Madigan and his wife Lynn of Brockton; devoted sister of Cecilia Beatty of South Yarmouth, the late Jim Fahey, Mary Fahey and Tom Fahey; beloved "Nana" to her grandchildren, Shannon Manalo and her husband Kevin of Florida, Fred Cugno and his girlfriend Nicole Turner of Whitman, Patrick and Evan Madigan of Abington, Michael Madigan of Brockton, Katie and Daniel Madigan of East Taunton. Also survived by her great-grandchildren, Kailey and Timmy Manalo of Florida and Evan Crosby of Middleboro; and many nieces and nephews Daughter of the late Michael and Cecilia (Tannian) Fahey, Kay was born in Medford and was a graduate of Medford High School, Medford. She had lived in Brockton for the past 45 years and worked at St. Nicholas Church Rectory, West Abington, for many years. She was a retired cafeteria worker at Brockton High School Yellow Cafeteria. After her retirement, she worked at Easton Country Club, Easton, Strawberry Valley Golf Course, Abington and the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center, Brockton. She loved family gatherings, cooking and crocheting for family and friends. Reposing at the Cartwright Funeral Home, 69 South Franklin St. (Rte. 37), Holbrook, until 8 a.m. Friday, followed by a funeral Mass at 9 a.m. in Christ the King Church, Brockton. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. Burial in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Old Colony Hospice, One Credit Union Way, Randolph, MA 02368. For additional information, directions or to leave a sympathy message, visit our Web site at www.cartwrightfuneral.com.