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Catherine Olmstead Obituary

Catherine Marie Olmstead
SENECA FALLS/ GENEVA - Catherine Marie Olmstead, 51, of Seneca Falls, died unexpectedly on Wednesday (October 26, 2016) as a result of an automobile accident.
Arrangements will be made at the family's convenience.
Cathy was born on July 26, 1961, in Geneva, the daughter of the late Everett and Marie Hefferon Olmstead and attended Geneva High School, class of 1979. Cathy enjoyed spending time with her friends and family and making people laugh.
Cathy is survived by siblings Cindy (Bob) Warner, of Florida, James (MaryJo) Olmstead, of North Carolina, Alan Olmstead, of Geneva, Marty (Anne) Olmstead, of Penn Yan, Cathy's twin brother, Chris (Gary Flanigan) Olmstead, of Auburn; several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are being handled by the McGuigan & Bero Funeral Home.
For tributes and condolences to the family, please visit www. mcguiganberofuneral home.com.

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Published by Finger Lakes Times from Oct. 28 to Nov. 1, 2016.

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November 3, 2016

To the family of Catherine,
So sorry for your loss. When someone you love becomes a memory the memory become a treasure so treasure the memory
Matt 5:4,5

BC~

Karen Klemarczyk

October 31, 2016

My heartfelt sympathy for your recent loss andmy condolences.

Dave & Marcia Lasher

October 31, 2016

Chris, so very sorry to hear of Cathy's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

Barb Spiwak-Proper

October 31, 2016

Marty, So very sorry for your loss. My thought's and prays are with you and your family. May God watch over you and your family at your time of needs. Please keep those beautiful memories close to your heart.

Sara Smith

October 31, 2016

Kathy this is for you my dear friend we will see each other again.sometimes you don't know what life can bring and throw at us there was a reason we become so close.wonderful beautiful woman gifted of course you a Leo. I'm going to miss you all its not the same my friend walking passed your house you sitting and talking to you for hours rest in peace Kathy until we meet again you another suffering anymore.

Ron Dailey

October 30, 2016

Jim, Marty & families,

Sorry to read about the passing of your sister, so sad. Thoughts and prayers to you all.

Barbara Passalacqua Chris Siclare

October 29, 2016

Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.

Patty DeBolt

October 29, 2016

Cindy, Jimmy, Marty, Chris and Alan my deepest sympathies on your loss. Our journey on this earth is a mystery, sometimes filled with difficult hurdles and Cathy's life had many but, she is now at peace. Keep the memories of the happy times in your hearts. May God carry you thru the sadness of the days ahead. I will keep you all in my prayers.

jeff garrow

October 29, 2016

Terrible tragedy. My condolences to the Olmstead family.

CherylAnne Enos

October 29, 2016

You will always be remembered. RIP Cathy. I'm glad we met.

Mary Townley

October 28, 2016

Olmsted family,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Larry and Mary Champlin Townley

patricia (riley) deane

October 28, 2016

So very sorry for your loss prayers for your family.
trish (riley)deane and family

Joanne Haapaoja

October 27, 2016

She will be missed!

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