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Cathryn Hurl-Preble Obituary

Of South Boston passed away on October 20, 2021. Beloved wife of Walter Preble. Devoted mother of Justine Wallace and her husband Kyle of South Boston. Cherished sister of Linda Hurl of South Boston, Charles Hurl and his wife Catherine of South Boston, Thomas Hurl of Braintree, Christine Hurl and her partner Phillip Deguzman of South Boston and Anne Dickerman and her husband Warren of Braintree. Loving daughter of the late Charles and Marie (Mullen) Hurl. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation in the O'Brien Funeral Home 146 Dorchester Street South Boston on Thursday October 28th from 4-7pm. Funeral Mass in Gate of Heaven Church 615 East Fourth Street South Boston on Friday October 29th at 10am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment Mt Benedict Cemetery West Roxbury. Cathryn was longtime employee of South Boston Savings Bank and Pappas Properties. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Cathryn may be made to debra of America 75 Broad Street Suite 300 NY,NY 10004 or online at www.debra.org



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Published by Boston Herald on Oct. 26, 2021.

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Paula Benham

October 29, 2021

Dear Walter and Justine,
My deepest condolences to you in the passing of your beautiful wife and mother, Cathy. She was a vibrant presence in the Hurl family and beyond. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Paula Benham

Kathleen Toland

October 28, 2021

Walter & Justine. I am so sorry to hear of Cathy's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad and difficult time. Please accept my sympathy and deepest condolences. Kathleen Toland

The Maiullari family

October 28, 2021

Justine and Walter, we are all heartbroken by the loss of Cathy. She was always a bright light, a generous person, and so much fun to be around. We will cherish our wonderful memories with her. We had so many great times and laughs with her. She was very special. We will never forget her. We are very sorry for your loss. We will keep you all in our prayers. She will be deeply missed! Love you Cathy! xo

Mary Condon Fallan

October 26, 2021

Walter and Justine so sorry for your loss. I worked with Cathy at South Boston Savings. Thinking of all of you at this difficult time.

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Helen and Claudia Costello

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Charles Harrington

October 26, 2021

Walter and Justine,
I was saddened to learn of the death of Cathy, she was always helpful to me when I went to So. Boston Savings Bank, I took her wedding photos in 1985. I will remember Cathy in prayer at this difficult time.
Charles Harrington, Boynton Beach, Fl.

Donna (Scott) Brooks

October 25, 2021

So sorry for your loss

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4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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10:00 a.m.

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