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Catherine Lima Obituary

Catherine "Mary" (Boettcher) Lima of Merritt Island, Fla., formerly of Massachusetts, passed away Friday, Jan. 31, 2014, at age 76, after a lengthy illness. Daughter of the late Theresa and Al Boettcher, she was the loving mother of John and Julie Domey of Fla., Denise and Matt Reynolds of Pa., Robert and Cindy Boudreau of Mass., Sandi and Don Howe of Vt., and the late Leo Boudreau; beloved grandmother to Leo, Jenna, Dan, Matt, Mike, Cathrine, John and Michael. Mary leaves two sisters, Elizabeth Ochs of Mass., and Lucy Webb of Tenn.; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by siblings, Al, Ted, Bernie, Audrey, Eddie, Judy; and former late husbands, Leo Boudreau, Raymond Domey and Ben Lima. Mary was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School in Weymouth, Mass. She spent most of her life devoted to God, her family and friends. Services will be private.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Feb. 5, 2014.

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Sheryl Ochs

February 9, 2014

We are so sorry but we know that Aunt Mary has joined Audrey & her other family in peace now. Love always, Ken, Sheryl, Julianna, Jack & Brynn.

Karen Pezzetti

February 5, 2014

May you be free of any pain, and watch down on those who have loved and cherished you!

Cheryl Dugas Hamilton

February 5, 2014

Sandi, so sorry for the loss of your Mother.

Lori McNeil

February 5, 2014

Rest in peace Catherine! May your family find solace in all the wonderful memories.

February 5, 2014

Rest in peace Catherine! Cherish all those special memories!

Rest in Heavenly Peace, Mom

Sandi Howe

February 5, 2014

Forever in our hearts.

Sandi, Don, Dan and Mike Howe

My beautiful Mom

Sandi Howe

February 5, 2014

Forever in our hearts,
Sandi, Don, Dan and Mike Howe

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