Catherine Thompson

It is with a heavy heart that I write these words; I am so sorry to learn about Catherine. I am grateful to have known her. She was an important and positive influence during and after my time as an MSW student at Pitt. Catherine was really remarkable. Her accomplishments as a professional are noteworthy. Knowing Catherine made my life all the better. I am thankful to have known her and send my condolences to her dear family.

Catherine will be sorely missed. I'm thinking that everyone who knew her admired her. I certainly did. Her soft-spoken manner couldn't hide her expertise and passion for her work and her family. Her numerous interests and talents showed that she excelled in all she undertook. She was smart, funny, a good cook and hostess, a dedicated mom and grandmother, caring about her clients, a self-starter, lover of God's creation, imaginative, and a hard worker. She was a gift to all who knew her as...

Catherine was a one-of-a-kind woman. I knew her professionally and personally, and she will always remain the woman I most admire. Let me explain. First, she was a success at everything she attempted, from showing dogs to playing bridge to being an entrepreneur to being a mother and a grandmother, she excelled. I know she was most proud of her family. She was a wonderful mother, raising four great children who are now all successful and, most important, good people. She doted on her...

Catherine was one of the first people I met as a new memberof the National Assn of Professional Geriatric Care Managers. I will always remember her kindness and also her passion for bridge!

Catherine was a very gifted and strong woman who was also very generous in her mentoring of other women. I worked with Catherine at Sterling Care Counseling for many years in geriatric care management, and I am grateful for her nurture and development of my professional skills. She will be missed as a friend and colleague. My sincere sympathy to all the family. Our prayers will be with you.

I worked with Catherine for many years. Catherine was such a beautiful woman and very giving of herself to everyone. She was my mentor and I will always be indebted to her for all of the knowledge and support she gave to me. She will be sorely missed.

Katherine certainly spawned an impressive clan. Pam and I send our sympathy and will hold Catherine in our memories here at Paupac.

Tom Mann and Pam Mackesey