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1965

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2021

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Brown & Hickey Funeral Home

36 Trapelo Rd.

Belmont, Massachusetts

CATHERINE TIBBETTS Obituary

TIBBETTS , Catherine M. Of Medford and Cambridge, January 24, 2021. Beloved mother of Makayla Ashley Puntonio of Medford. Bonus mom of Delia Puntonio of Cambridge. Daughter of Ann Tibbetts of Arlington. Sister of Mary-Beth Murphy of Arlington and Michael Tibbetts of Woburn. Nonna of Christian Alvarado and Aria Rezendes of Cambridge. Aunt to Alexis Murphy of Arlington. Also survived by many cousins, aunts, uncles and dear friends. Catherine's life was spent devoted to making memories with her family and generously helping anyone who needed her. In her 38 year career at Verizon, her hard work ethic and funny disposition touched the lives of so many. She will forever be remembered for her selfless nature and kind and warm heart. Visiting hours in the Brown & Hickey Funeral Home, 36 Trapelo Rd., BELMONT, Friday, Jan. 29 from 4-6 PM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. All guests are required to wear masks and practice social distancing. Please enter the front door of the building, pay your respects and exit by the side door. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Funeral Mass in St. Peter's Church will be private. Online guestbook, www.brownandhickey.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 26 to Jan. 28, 2021.

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Heidi Winter

February 3, 2021

RIP Cathy. Prayers to the family.

Mary Riley

January 29, 2021

We worked together starting in 1984. She was a funny and great girl.saw her st Telephone girls Lunch not to long ago. Will miss her.

Catherine Mather

January 27, 2021

Makayla, we are so incredibly sorry for your loss and will be keeping you and your family in our hearts. With love, The Mather Family

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