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Catherine Thurber

Cumberland, Rhode Island

Age 81

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DIED
May 14, 2017
AGE
81
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Cumberland, Rhode Island

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Manning-Heffern-O’Neill Funeral Home - Pawtucket Obituary

Catherine M. Thurber, 81, of Pawtucket, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017.  She was the wife of the late Robert Thurber.  Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Mary (O’Brien) Masse.  Catherine was a pastoral assistant for the Diocese of Providence for many years.


She is survived by her children, Deborah Thurber, Chief Robert Thurber Jr (PIVFD) and his wife Elizabeth, and Captain Michael Thurber (PFD); two grandchildren, Amy Ramsey and Robert Thurber III; five great grandchildren, Isla, Wyatt, and Brody Ramsey, and Michael and Joy Thurber; three brothers, William, Thomas, and John Masse, and several nieces and nephews.  She was the sister of the late Leo, Joan, and Raymond Masse.


Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, May 19 at 9:30am in St. Teresa’s Church, 358 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket.  Burial will follow in Mount Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Pawtucket.  Visiting hours Thursday from 4-8pm in the Costigan-O’Neill Funeral Home, 220 Cottage Street, Pawtucket.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the Pawtucket Firefighters Relief Association, 155 Roosevelt Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860.

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To the Thurber's my condolences to your family. I met your mom several times at Fire Department functions, she was always a kind gracious lady. She's with the Chief now watching over their family. RIP Mrs. Thurber.

I am so sorry for your loss.
Laurie

Our condolences to the Thurber family during this difficult and sorrowful time.

Norm & Kathy Menard

On behalf of the men and women of the Central Falls Fire Department we would like to express our sincere condolences to the Thurber family, especially Chief Robert Thurber Jr., Capt. Michael Thurber and Firefighter Robert Thurber III.

We are sending our deepest sympathy to the entire Thurber Family.

Former Mayor Henry Kinch and Eleanor Kinch

My deepest sympathies to the Thurber family.Especially Robert.

My condolences to the Thurber family during this difficult and sorrowful time.

I am sorry for your loss, Cathy was a fun lady.

Rest In Peace Mrs. Thurber. Condolences to the Thurber family.