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CATHERINE CROAK Obituary

CROAK, Catherine E. (Henriksen) Of Westwood, died March 6, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Albert L.Croak, and mother of the late Robert L. Croak. Loving mother of Edward P. (of Franklin), Joseph J. (of Easton), and Richard J. (of Medfield), and their wives Jean (Tolini), Virginia (Gaffney), and Anne (Lawless). Devoted grandmother of Amy, Susan (Zahry), Robert, Catherine (Shibley), Timothy, Daniel, and Gregory, and great-grandmother of Connor, Samir, Courtney, Caroline, Corinne, Noura, Colleen, Alia, Patrick, and Alexander. Catherine was born and raised in Canton and graduated from St John's school. She worked for the Westwood Public Schools for many years and participated in several local activities. She was an avid reader, knitter, and lifelong Red Sox fan. Catherine was a faithful member of St. Margaret Mary Parish, Westwood, for the last 62 years. She was 96 when she died. Visiting hours will be at the Holden, Dunn and Lawler Funeral Home, 55 High Rock St. (off Route 109), WESTWOOD, on Monday, March 11th, from 4-8pm. Funeral from the funeral home on Tuesday morning, March 12th, at 9am, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Margaret Mary church at 10am. Interment at St. Mary's Cemetery, Canton. Donations in Catherine's memory may be made to the Jimmy Fund or Hospice of the North Shore and Greater Boston. Holden-Dunn-Lawler www.hdlfuneralhome.net

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 9 to Mar. 10, 2013.

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April 1, 2013

Eddie, Joey and Richard, I am so sorry to hear of your mom's loss. She was so special to us and have the most fantastic memories of her kindness, understanding and love. She was also a devoted friend to my mom. Dianne Evans Lawrence

March 11, 2013

Ed, Jean and Family:

Very sorry to read about your loss. Hopefully the memories will help help to ease your sorry.

Bill and Eileen McDonough

March 11, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families , from Jim, Donna Lee and kids

Kathleen Bergen Barry

March 10, 2013

My thoughts, prayers and love are with the family.

eric seager

March 9, 2013

sorry for your loss.

eric seager and family

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