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Cathleen Wright

1947 - 2016

Cathleen Wright obituary, 1947-2016, Akron, OH

BORN

1947

DIED

2016

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Newcomer Funeral Home - Akron

131 North Canton Road

Akron, Ohio

Cathleen Wright Obituary

Cathleen Wright

Cathleen Wright, 68, our beautiful mother, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016.

Cathleen was born on September 4, 1947 in Akron, Ohio to Elton and Alice Albright. She loved taking long hikes through the Metro Parks and spending time with her family. Cathleen enjoyed working with the elderly while employed at Concordia at Sumner before retiring after 15 years of service. She loved to travel and lived her life to the fullest.

Cathleen was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Richard Albright and Kenneth Albright.

She is survived by her children, Cheryl (David) LeBarre, Shelly (Jeff) Hane, Sharon (Perry) Cato, George Wright, Jr.; grandchildren, Millissa (John) Potter, Adam LeBarre, Emmily (Kaleb) Bailey, Jeffrey Hane, Joshua Dixon, Antoine Cato; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Dave (Barbara) Albright, Greg (Debbie) Albright; and many nieces, nephews and friends who will miss Cathleen dearly.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, April 30, 2016 from 3 p.m to 5 p.m at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron, Ohio 44305. A Memorial service will follow.

The Family would like to Thank the Palliative Care Unit at Akron City Hospital.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Society in Cathleen's honor. To leave Cathleen's Family a message, please go to www.NewcomerAkron.com.


Published by Akron Beacon Journal on Apr. 28, 2016.
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Cheryl & David, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers to your family and we send our deepest sympathies at this most difficult time.
~Dennis & Bobbi Shaffer

May 2, 2016

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