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Catherine Buckwell Obituary
Born in Framingham, Mass., she was one of four children and was the daughter of the late David and Annie (MacKenzie) Marshall. Her two brothers, who were much older than Catherine, and her sister, Lorina, served in World War I, with one of her brothers being killed in France. Lorina also lived at the Jerome home, and predeceased her there.
Catherine graduated from Framingham High School and Framingham State University in 1937. She was a New Britain resident most of her life and was formerly employed as the assistant registrar at Central Connecticut State University.
She was a member of South Church in New Britain for over 70 years and was a former member of the board of education in New Britain.
Surviving are a son, James D. Buckwell and his wife, Alison, of Danbury; a daughter, Janice B. Mazadoorian and her husband, attorney Harry Mazadoorian; six grandchildren, Donald Everett Buckwell II and his wife, Diana, David Hale Buckwell, Raymond Mark Glover and his fiancée, Susan, Beth Jean Mazadoorian and her husband, Wilson Keithline, Lynne Cook Mazadoorian and her husband, John Lockhart, Douglas Marshall Buckwell and his wife, Shelly; six great-grandchildren, Lindsay Buckwell, James Buckwell II, Daley Buckwell, Margaret Keithline, Catherine Keithline, and Elena Buckwell; four nieces, Gwen Wetmore, Susan Fisher, Barbara Shaw and Judith Brewer; and a cousin, Ann Connor.
Catherine's family would like to thank the staff at Jerome Home, especially Rosa, for their loving care.
A Memorial service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at South Church. A reception will follow in the Assyrian Parlor. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Fairview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Buckwell Bell Tower Fund at South Church, 90 Main St., New Britain, Conn., 06051.
Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Please share a memory of Catherine with the family in the on line guest book at ericksonhansen.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Nancy Hedenberg
June 1, 2012
These words are filled with thoughts and understanding and more than anything else,with hope that each day ahead will bring a measure of comfort
John Refore
June 1, 2012
Mom and Dad, she will be missed and I pray God continues to hold you up. Love always John Refore and family
Susan Huntoon
May 30, 2012
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May 29, 2012
Jim &family, Janice &family, My sympathy to you all on the passing of Mrs. Buckwell. How lucky you were to have her so long. My thoughts are with all of you, Mary Bugnacki
Mark Thomsen
May 28, 2012
Dear Jim and family,
My utmost of condolences to you and yours for it's times like these, seemingly our darkest of hours, when we learn the true meaning of love, life and God.
Sincerely, a name from the past,
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