Catherine E. "Cathy" Groark

Catherine Groark Obituary

In Boston, age 49, of McAuley Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME died Saturday, October 20, 2007. Loving mother of Christina M. Foley and Ryan M. Foley both of Cape Elizabeth, and their father, Philip J. Foley, of Portland, loving sister of Theresa A. & her husband David M. Browne of Franklin, MA, 3 brothers, John F. Groark, James W. Groark both of Walpole, MA & Paul D. Groark of Fitchburg, MA. She also leaves many nieces and nephews, and numerous close friends. Visiting hours will be held Wednesday, October 24, 2007, from 4 to 8 PM at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford Street, PORTLAND, ME. Prayers will be recited at the Funeral Home Thursday at 10 AM to be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM at St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church, Rt. 77, Cape Elizabeth. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Cape Elizabeth. If so desired, contributions in her memory may be made to: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Office of Development, 330 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215. Those wishing to send a tribute in Cathy's memory may do so at www.mem.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 23, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Catherine Groark

13 Entries

Paul Boyd

November 13, 2007

I knew Cathy for many years from junior high to high school and into her college years. She always a great person to have around. She Jacquie, Smitty and I had a great time prowling the clubs of Boston!

No words cannot describe such a loss and at that, a loss occurring much too soon.

We'll all miss her bright smile, her wonderful laugh and her special presence. Only the best thoughts and hopes for her family as they try to cope with the loss of such a wonderful woman.

Erica Legge

October 25, 2007

I can remember when I was little, walking into Ms. Groark's house and always being welcomed with a warm smiling face! She is an amazing lady and we all loved her famous meatballs. I have and will always cherish the memories she gave me. Thank you for them all. Take care T and ryan, lots of love.

Barbara( Malpass) Hebert

October 25, 2007

Christina & Ryan, I am so sorry for your loss. I went to college with your mom and have a lot of wonderful memories of all the fun times I had with her. What a great, fun, loving, caring person she was. I will never forget her beautiful smile. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Joyce Champagne

October 24, 2007

When I met you I saw a beautiful, strong woman who always stood so tall and carried her head high. I immediately knew you were someone special. Cathy, I will cherish everything you stand for and always adore how sweet and kind you were to everyone around you. I feel God must have needed a very special angel in order to take you so soon. God Bless you and your children.

Nancy Small

October 24, 2007

Christina and Ryan, It's been our honor and pleasure to have known your mom. She was so brave in the face of such insurmountable odds. It was always clear how much she loved you. She'll be with you always. Our prayers are with you. The Small family (NU field hockey)

Jacquie Hediger

October 24, 2007

I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss.
Cathy was a longtime friend and I have LOTS of great memories of our crazy adventures together! Cathy had a quick wit, a wonderful smile, and always a positive attitude. Cathy truely enjoyed life!! I will miss her very much.
We are thinking warm thoughts for all of you, and are wishing you strength and comfort at this difficult time.
Love,
Jacquie & Roy Hediger

Linda MacDonald

October 24, 2007

Ryan and Christina, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother always had a smile on her face and a positive attitude. i hope you both carry her incredible spirit with you forever.

Ray Smart

October 24, 2007

God rest your soul Cathy. You have been in my Prayers for a long time. I know you are in Gods hands now. Christina and Ryan your mom will always be looking out for you. God Bless. I worked with your mother at the Post Office

Howie & Cheryl Ladd

October 23, 2007

We were deeply sorry to hear of the loss of Cathy. She was a longtime friend of the family. We will cherish the wonderful childhood memories.

Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Paula Callahan

October 23, 2007

Cathy and I were best friends in high school. Although it has been 31 years since we graduated I can still see her walking down the hall with that bigger than life smile of hers clowning around with me. She was truly the all American girl. Although we lost touch for periods of time during our lives every time I saw her it was like we were together the day before. That is a true friend. I will miss her more than words can say. She adored her children and appreciated all the help she received from friends and family. She certainly deserved it. Please accept my deepest sympathy and I share your loss. Love you Cathy.

Sharon Conley

October 23, 2007

I worked with Cathy at the post office and then she was a friend who attended my wedding in 1991. I was so saddened and shocked to see her notice in the paper. I remember her voice and her laugh and that beautiful hair. She was truly a person I looked up to and I am sorry that I hadn't seen her more recently. All my love and blessings to Cathy's children and family.

Rose Coveney

October 23, 2007

Sending you all my deepest sympathy.
I really enjoyed catching up with Cathy this summer and meeting her son Ryan too.
What a treat it truly was.
I will never forget Cathy’s friendship to me, her goodness and the cheer she brought to my summers in Wareham.
May peace be with you.
Fondly,
Rose

Lisa Foley

October 23, 2007

I'm so sorry for your loss. She was a great woman. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU!

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