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Catherine Wasiak Obituary

Catherine Theresa Wasiak

9/18/1926 - 7/12/2013

Born in Montreal, Catherine Birt lived her early years in B'lyn, NY. She grew up in Ireland & moved to Scotland at 19, where she met and married Leopold Wasiak. They had two children, Shireen & Leon. They moved to the USA in 1966 where the family finally settled in Billerica, MA. Catherine worked many years as a secretary until retirement. She devoted her senior years to ministering & counseling others. Catherine was a longtime member of the church choir at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Billerica. She is survived by her daughter, Shireen Truitt, and son, Leon Wasiak; and two grandchildren, Ryan and Amanda Wasiak. A memorial mass will be held at St. Theresa's Church, 466 Boston Rd., Billerica, MA on Friday, August 2nd, 9 am.

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Published by Lowell Sun on Jul. 28, 2013.

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Deacon Phil DiBello

August 4, 2013

Rest in Peace, Catherine. May God's face shine upon you brightly.

And, until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

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