Catherine Manion Obituary

Catherine Manion
Carthage, TN
Catherine (Carmody) Manion died on November 4, 2012, in Carthage, TN. Mrs. Manion was the daughter of the late John F. Carmody, Sr., and Mary (Cain) Carmody, and was born in Utica, NY, on February 7, 1923. She graduated from Utica Catholic Academy in 1940 and from St. Joseph's College in Emmitsburg, MD, in 1944, with a BA in Secretarial Science and English. She obtained additional credits from Syracuse University, Colgate University, and SUNY at Cortland. After graduation, Mrs. Manion taught Secretarial and English at Remsen, NY, from September, 1944, to June, 1946. In September of 1946, she came to Waterville, NY, where she taught for35 1/2 years until her retirement in June of 1984. She also taught in the Continuing Education Program at Mohawk Valley Community College. She was a parishioner at St. Bernard's Church, member of the New York State United Teachers and Waterville Retired Teachers, Waterville Historical Society, and past Secretary of the Waterville Public Library Board of Trustees. Mrs. Manion leaves three daughters and two sons-in-law, Mary Kay Randall, of Chittenango, NY, Terri and Tom Clere, of Carthage, TN, Laurie Steiert, of Germany, and Bernie Moorman, of Burke, VA. She also leaves five grandchildren and their spouses: Thomas Clere, Tracy (Clere) and Jon Burris, Erin (Clere) and Ian Valentine, Beth (Moorman) and Michael Langdon, and Tammy Moorman. She was also great-grandmother to Kyla Valentine, Mason and Cooper Burris, and James Langdon. She leaves nieces and nephew: John Carmody and wife, Joan, Joanne (Carmody) Bartell, Mary Joan (Buck Bray) Glancy and husband, John, and Lisa Bray. She was predeceased by her grandson, Thomas Michael Carney; brother, John Francis Carmody, Jr.; sister, Mary Elizabeth Buck Bray; niece, Jeannie (Carmody) Smith; and two sons-in-law, Robert C. Randall and Gerhard Steiert. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, November 16, at 11 a.m. at St. Bernard's Church, Waterville. Interment will be in St. Bernard's Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Waterville Public Library or a charity of your choice.
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Published by The Observer-Dispatch on Nov. 11, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Catherine Manion

13 Entries

Eloise Mason Hughes-Earley

November 5, 2022

Mrs. Manion was the best business teacher at our beloved Waterville Central School; cherished memories of her wonderful teachings and great sence of humor will forever linger in my heart. I am forever
grateful to her for helping me be successful in my various secretarial positions after graduation. Blessings to her Always, Eloise Hughes Earley

Eloise Hughes-Earley

November 5, 2020

Catherine Manion was my dearest teacher while I attended Waterville Central School; she was an absolute blessing to 'her girls' (as she called us!). She was a beautiful person inside...and outside, too. She will always be cherished in my memory book. Blessings to you in Heaven, dear Friend...Eloise

November 13, 2012

Kay and family,
Please accept our condolences on your loss. May your memories sustain you now and in the days to come.

Arby, Marguerite and Allison Dunham

Barb Staring

November 12, 2012

Years ago I took ceramic classes with your mom, we would laugh all night. She had such a great sense of humor. She was so very proud of her family. May she rest in peace!

Skip Foppes

November 12, 2012

Cathy was one of my best teachers.

November 12, 2012

Dear Manion Family,
I am so sorry to read of your loss. Mrs. Manion was a wonderful person and teacher!
Best to your family,
Yvonne Durant Brady

November 12, 2012

To the Manion family,

Sorry to hear about your mother, mother-in-law and grand mother. I remember my classes with Ms. Caherine. I have fond memories and also of her children - thinking of you this day. My prayers are with you all. Respectfully Kevin D. McNamara

Eloise Mason Hughes Earley

November 12, 2012

Just learned of Mrs. Manion's passing and wish to send my sincere condolence to her family. She was my "Favorite Teacher" @ WCS and taught me all I know for my future in the business world. Her sense of humor and work ethic were exceptional and she will be missed by many. May she Rest in Peace...Luv, Eloise

Tracy Burris

November 12, 2012

Gone but never forgotten. RIP Grandma. We will miss you more than you know.

Cindy Risley

November 12, 2012

Mrs.Manion was my neighbor fist, Mom to my best friend Terri, and then my teacher...Many fun days spent at camp..the sleepovers, who could forget the sleepovers, and Chef Boy Ar Dee Pizza in the middle of the night..She then became my teacher..taught me more than any other person...made me believe I could learn anything and gave me confidence in myself...We had such great times...WCS has lost one of it's finest...I have lost a friend as well as teacher...She brought me back to my Forever Friend Terri and she was SO proud of her family...Rest in Peace

November 12, 2012

Mrs.Manion was my neighbor first, Mother to my best friend, Terri and then my teacher...We had many fun trips to camp, sleepovers, oh my, who could forget the sleepovers. Chef Boy Ar Dee Pizza in the night and then she became my teacher..She taught me more than any other person I know..She gave me confidence, made me realize I could learn anything I wanted too..WCS lost one of the best teachers they will ever have...SO many memories, so many good memories....thinking of the family she was SO proud of
Cindy Youngs Risley

Reggie (Kirley) Burke

November 11, 2012

Dear Manion Family,
It has been many years since our days at Gorton Lake! Fond memories of a great family. My sympathies to you all.

Joanne Schachtler-Miller

November 11, 2012

So sorry to hear of the loss of such a wonderful woman. I had the pleasure of being taught by Mrs. Manion in Waterville and she taught me many things about the business world that I have used over the years. Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless
Joanne Schachtler Miller

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