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Cathy Runquist

West Hartford, Connecticut

1958 - 2020

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Cathy (Ojakian) Runquist died peacefully at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts on June 17, 2020. Cathy battled multiple sclerosis for over 25 years which left her immobilized and in a wheelchair for over a decade. Despite her ongoing strength and will to fight and not succumb to...

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To the Ojakian and Runquist families -

Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of Cathy. I had the privilege of coaching softball for St. Brigid School when I was a junior at Northwest Catholic. We won the CYO Championship in 1972, and we couldn't have done it without our star 2nd basemen, Cathy Ojakian. Cathy was not only a tremendous athletic back in 8th grade, she was a joy to coach, a great teammate, fun to be around, and a great young lady. Boy, could she run! I...

Dear Christina, CC, Carly and your dear families ~ Your Mom was loved and admired by so many for her kind heart and courage. We are so sorry for your loss. Love You, Bless You ~ Connie & John

With our sincerest sympathies. Cathy was a model of strength and courage to all of us. May she find her place of peace.

The Long Stem Pink Rose Bouquet - VASE INCLUDED

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Steve
You and Cathy brought up 3 great kids together. I'm sure there very proud of you and their Mom.

Christina, Carly, Cassandra, & Nancy,
Our thoughts and prayers to you and your families during this difficult time.
I am so grateful to have had years of shared life experiences with Cathy. I welcomed her daughters into my preschool, we enjoyed activities at St. Paul Church and we would visit for hours talking about our children and grandchildren. Cathy was genuine, loving, vibrant, and spirit-filled.
She is now singing and dancing in the arms of our Lord. Rest peacefully my...

Christina, CC, Carly & Steve, We have such great memories of Cathy from Greenacre Lane when our families were just beginning. Whether it was fun family trips to Sesame Place, 4th of July parade parties or hanging out on the back porch while babies slept. Cathy possessed a great sense of humor, was an awesome cook and had a kind heart. Please accept our sincere condolences. Love, Barb & Dave Mulak

i am so sorry for your the tragic loss of your daughter, mother and sister. My condolences.