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Roberta Cavanaugh Obituary
SOUTH PORTLAND -- Roberta 'Reidy' Cavanaugh, 81, of Angell Avenue, South Portland, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at a Portland Hospital, surrounded by her family.
Reidy was born in Caribou, the daughter of Philip and Mina Kennison Patrick. She was educated in the Bangor Schools, class of 1947, and was a graduate of Husson College.
On Oct. 22, 1955, she married Philip Cavanaugh.
She was employed at Bath Iron Works, Maine Fisherman Newspaper, Mercy Hospital, Emery Waterhouse, Headstart and Hannaford Brothers.
Reidy was active with the 5th Maine Regiment/Defenders, and was a member of the Holy Cross Church.
She enjoyed knitting, reading and watching New England sports. With her husband, they almost made it all the way around the world on cruise ships. She enjoyed spending time with her family.
Reidy was courageously a three time breast cancer survivor.
Predeceasing her was her brother Philip, sister Madalene; and grandchildren, Henry and Mya Tabachnick. Surviving are her husband of 55 years; sons, John, Danny and his wife Angela, Pat and his wife Cheryl Cavanaugh, daughters, Mary Ann Harris, Aileen and husband Bob Tabachnick, Jane Cavanaugh, Jan and husband Jeff Mansfield and Patti Smith; grandchildren, Shawn, Andrea, Sarah, Allie and Brian Harris, Jake, Abe and Elijah Tabachnick, Nicole Abell, Nastassja Varney, Kelsey and Ava Cavanaugh, Phil and Matt Cavanaugh, Heather Rubito, Jess Forstner, Mallary Smith; great- grandchildren, Cadence, Ruby, Byron, Tyler, Cooper and Makenzie; and two nephews, Perley and Donald Patrick.
Friends and relatives are invited to call on Monday, April 25, 2011, from 4-7 p.m., at the Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Rd., South Portland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at Holy Cross Church, 124 Cottage Rd., South Portland. Interment will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to:
Maine Cancer Foundation
970 Baxter Blvd., Suite 204
Portland, Maine 04103
Roberta P. 'Bobbie' Cavanaugh
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Memories and Condolences
for Roberta Cavanaugh
April 29, 2011
Good night Mom,,may you be resting peacefully, I know I have to let you go, but it is so hard, you were there for me every step of my life. I love you.. we will meet in heaven..Miss you so much!!
Geri & Rick Adler
April 25, 2011
We are so very sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. With sincere sympathy, Angela's sister & brother-in-law.
Karen Hartman
April 23, 2011
What can I say but your mom was a special woman who was loved by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jessica Forstner
April 23, 2011
shes the most friendliest and courageous woman any person could meet.Im so bless to have been able to have her in my life for 23yrs as her grandchild. She will always be in my heart and missed dearly. I love you so much Reidy.
Diane Bragdon Allen
April 22, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom lives were truly touched by this great women and her strengths My thoughts and prayers are with your family
Bob/Sandy Geaudreau
April 22, 2011
Cavanaugh Family we are so sorry to hear about your Mother passing. We enjoy being neighbors on Angell Ave for a period of years. She was a great women and will be missed.
Dottie Reynolds
April 22, 2011
Cavanaugh Family, I am so sorry to read of your dear Mother's passing. She was a wonderful lady and I have many wonderful memories of her. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Crystal Harris
April 22, 2011
She was a fantastic woman and I am proud to have known her. My thoughts are with you all.
Lisa Sangillo
April 22, 2011
My sympathies to you all. I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your mom.
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