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Catherine Scary Obituary
CATHERINE M. (nee Gallagher), formerly of Germantown, on March 18, 2007, at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Scary, Sr.; loving mother of Sister Joan, R.S.M., Tom (Nancy), Jim (Shirley), Cathy Cowperthwait (Bill), Marybeth Scary and Bud (Stef); cherished grandmother of Kim, Tom, Linda, Ken, Samantha, Susan, Brian, Craig, Jackie, Tommy, Krista and great grandmother of Brian, Savannah, Robert, Hannah, Max, Ben, Kage, Eric, Brielle, Ellie and one on the way; dear sister of Mary, Jerry, Jack, Dolly and the late Helen, Paul, Rita, Bill and Lawrence. Member of St. Martha's Seniors. Relatives and friends are invited to Catherine's Life Celebration Wed. eve from 7 to 9 P.M. at JOHN F. GIVNISH FUNERAL HOME, 10975 Academy Rd., Phila. and on Thurs. from 9:15 A.M. at Church of St. Martha, 11301 Academy Rd., and to participate in her Funeral Mass at 10 A.M. Int. Resurrection Cem. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Catherine's memory to Sisters of Mercy, Fund for the Poor, 515 Montgomery Ave., Merion Station, PA 19006 would be appreciated.
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Memories and Condolences
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Marybeth Scary
March 17, 2008
Mom,
Tomorrow will be one year since you entered the kingdom of God. I love you and I miss you.
Marybeth
Tommy Scary
April 16, 2007
I miss you so much Mommom. I'll never forget all you've done for me. This past January was fantastic, and we got to bond more than we had in a long time. Those afternoons after school when we would sit there with our bowls of ice cream and talk while listening to Mozart were the best, and I will never forget them. I am so thankful for having you as my Mommom, and I will never ever forget you.
Love,
Your Dollbaby
Mary Lynn Greenberg
April 15, 2007
Catherine,
You touched our lives in a very special way. We only wish we had known you longer. You were a very special Grandmother. We love you and miss you.
Mary Lynn & Harry
Claire Lynch
April 7, 2007
Aunt Catherine, You were the warmest, kindess aunt I had. I only picture you with your beautiful smile and you will stay that way in my heart. LOVE,Claire
Nancy Getz
March 21, 2007
Dear Sr. Joan, I am saddened for you and your family on the loss of your mother. She was blessed to have you near her these last few years. God bless you all as you grieve her passing. Love, Nancy Getz
Kimberly Rudnitsky
March 21, 2007
I always admired your spirit and your interest in what everyone in the family had going on. You were such a positive influence on Tommy's and Krista's lives, and your relationship with my sister immeasurable. My family and I will miss you.
Craig Cowperthwait
March 21, 2007
How fortunate I was to have you for a grandmother. I will always remember the times we spent and the love you showed me. Your spirit will live on, as I recognize the greatness you passed on to my mother. Her character exemplifies all of the qualities you possessed as the matriarch of our family. Saying goodbye to you has been difficult, but I smile when I picture you in heaven reunited with Grandpop. I hope others can, too.
Lisa Mallon
March 21, 2007
Dear Sister Joan and Family, my sincere sympathy on the passing of your Mother. Although a blessing to have limited pain and suffering; a hole is left as a Mother is so close to the heart. May God help you fill this with the joyful memories you have about your Mom's life and the great person she was and continues to be through you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Geraldine Noonan
March 20, 2007
Dearest Catherine,
How special a gift from God have you been to all of us. I am so proud that you are my sister and will miss you profoundly. Rest in Peace.
Love always,
Jerry
James-Charles Noonan, Jr.
March 20, 2007
For Aunt Catherine
What can be said of a woman so special that every time memories flood in, a broad smile and a warm inner glow overtakes our souls? This was our beloved Aunt Catherine. We will remember you for a lifetime of memories--summer days in Sea Isle, picnics at Gwynedd, helicopter rides and dinners in cafes in Monaco and hundreds of other precious family moments. You were all we could hope for in a aunt--fun loving, joy-filled and always kind. We will miss you. Now we will count on you to pray for us in Heaven where you rest in peace by the side of Uncle Tom, Nana and Pop Pop Gallagher and all your loved ones.
Jimmie, Jerry, DeChantal and Mary
Marianne Tammaro
March 20, 2007
Only two weeks ago last Friday, I met your mother after not seeing her for many years. She was as friendly and pleasant as ever and even though she told me of her recent diagnosis, I am amazed she is gone so soon. She was really a lovely woman in every way and I am happy to have bumped into her recently. I know you are all going to sorely miss her, but I'm sure God is enjoying her company now. My condolances to you all.
Shirley Birmingham (Sister's Prayer Group)
March 19, 2007
I am so sorry to hear of the death of your beloved mother and grandmother. It was a blessing that she did not have to suffer for a long period of time and she had a peaceful death.
Sister Patrice Floyd
March 19, 2007
Dear Joan and all family members,
The lost of a mother is one of the most sorrowful things that will ever happen to you. I will offer several Masses for her and all of you. God bless you. Sr. Patrice
Rosemary Gallagher Cummings
March 19, 2007
What a beautifful woman, our Aunt Catherine. Through many travails, always pleasant, always hopeful. A model of love and dignity for members of the Gallagher-Scary family. She will be missed so much.
Joan Scary
March 19, 2007
Mom,
You have been my favorite person in all ways. With love....
Wendy Pullman
March 19, 2007
Grandmom Scary,
You have left behind a beautiful family who I will always cherish and love. I am blessed to know that my children were able to have you as a part of their young lives, and that they will forever have memories of you. On a personal note I have always had the utmost respect for you as a beautful person, who even towards the end was couragous in mind, body and spirit. I envy your ability to have such strong faith to know that God is handling everything, and that what will be....will be.Your undeniable strength and devotion towards Pop in both sickness and in health often comes to my mind. I have always admired that in so many ways.
We will always love and remember you as a beautiful person both in life and in in passing......
Rest in Peace Grandmom........
Love Always Wendy, Brian, and Brielle
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