Sister Catherine Marie Walsh

Just learned of her death. She was my 6th grade teacher at Blessed Sacrament. She was an angel.

Sister Catherine, may you rest easy in the arms of the Lord. You left a mark on so many. God bless.

Sr. Catherine Marie was a huge influence in my early years when I was a student at Marian, class of '74. We had a unique bond, so much so, that when I made my Confirmation, I chose her name, "Catherine" for my Confirmation name. She taught me well enough to earn a living on my own, to put God before anything else, to respect other people's differences and to love unconditionally. She was a marvelous mentor and a true lady in all she did. May she rest in peace.

I enjoyed my years at Marian with Sister Catherine in the typing room and trying to teaching me business math---I still can't balance a checkbook. Sister always had a smile on her face, I was able to see her last fall at her niece Rosie's viewing. Sister Catherine, our lord will greet you and warm your way into heaven.

RIP Sister Catherine. You were a staple in my childhood now I teach my children what you taught me growing up. God brought home a truly selfless angel and Milford lost a great women.

Dear Sister Catherine Marie: Like your other students from Marian High, I was one of your typing students, along with Kathleen Harrity O'Shaughnessy who I'm sure greeted you with a great big hug into Heaven and God's grace. I remember you walking up and down the rows, going SSS space, TTT space and then we would have typing races to see who could type over 100 wpm. It was fun being a Marian girl. You also helped me with a scholarship essay on "Why I wish to pursue a secretarial career"...

Truly one of a kind lady. I could sit and talk and laugh with Sister for hours. You will be missed dearly my friend, wish we could have caught up one last time. Please say hi to grandma and papa for me. Sending so much love from Costa Rica....

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome...

Sister Catherine has touched just about everyone in Milford. Heaven has a new angel now and we will all miss her so much. Words cannot express how much she was loved and honored. Good bye sweet lady. RIP. God needed you with him.