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Catherine Emrick Obituary

of Lowell, MA

Catherine Elizabeth Emrick, 62, of Lowell, MA died Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at High Pointe Hospice in Haverhill, MA.

Born in Arlington, MA, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Druan and Catherine (Higgins) Druan.

She graduated from Bedford High School, Bedford, with the class of 1977.

She was a communicant of Immaculate Conception Church in Lowell.

Catherine was employed by Immaculate Conception School in Lowell, MA.

She was a member of the MSPCA and was an avid dog lover. She enjoyed collecting whistles. Catherine was an accomplished pianist.

She is survived by her fiancé Norman Smith of Lowell, MA, daughters Alexandra Emrick of Merrimack, NH, Scout Emrick of Plaistow, NH, and several nieces and nephews.

She was the sister of the late E. Paul Druan and Helen Druan.

Catherine Elizabeth Emrick, 62, of Lowell, MA died Tuesday, March 8, 2022. Visiting hours Monday 5 to 6 P.M. from the DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 106 MIDDLESEX ST., CHELMSFORD followed by a funeral service at 6 P.M. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Lowell Sun on Mar. 13, 2022.

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LORRAINE MALERBA

March 10, 2025

I CANT BELIEVE ITS NOW THREE YEARS SINCE YOUR PASSING CATH.
AS EACH HOLIDAY PASSES, ESPECIALLY CHRISTMAS AND EASTER, I THINK OF ALL OUR GET TOGETHERS.
IM THINKING OF THE LAST TIME I SAW YOU.
IT WAS SUCH AN UNEXPECTED VISIT.LITTLE DID I KNOW IT WOULD BE THE LAST TIME I SAW YOU.
WE SPOKE ON THE PHONE, BUT NOT THE SAME.
HOWEVER, THERE ARE DECADES OF MEMORIES TO PUT A SMILE ON MY LIPS AND HEART.
BE IN PEACE IN YOUR ETERNAL REST CATH.
LOVE, THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO YOU.
LORRAINE.

L. MALERBA

March 7, 2024

CANT BELIEVE YOUR GONE TWO YEARS.
SPOKE TO ALEX JUST YESTERDAY AND PICS OF HER BABY SON. YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN SO HAPPY TO HAVE A LITTLE GRANDSON.
I HOPE YOU FOUND THE PEACE YOU SO NEEDED.
REST IN BLESSED MOTHERS ARMS CATH.
MANY MEMORIES. LORRAINE.

LORRAINE MALERBA

December 12, 2023

DEAREST ALEXANDRA, SAMANTHA SCOUT, AND BILL, AS ANOTHER HOLY SESSON COMES AROUND, I THINK BACK FONDLY OF ALL THE HOLIDAYS WE ALL SPENT TOGETHER IN MUCH HAPPINESS.
NOW, SO MANY LOVED ONES AND FRIENDS ARE GONE, BUT, WE HAVE SO MANY CHERISHED MEMORIES AND MANY OF MY HAPPINESS ARE THE ONES OUR FAMILIES SPENT TOGETHER. I HAVE SO MANY MEMORIES AND MOMENTOES OF THOSE TIMES TO LAST A LIFETIME.
LOVE YOU, MISS YOU CATHY.
MAY YOU REST IN PEACE IN BLESSED MOTHERS ARMS.
LOVE, THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS LORRAINE

Kristen Krzesinski

March 21, 2022

My deepest sympathy to Cathy's family and friends on her passing. May she rest in gods eternal peace. I had the pleasure of knowing and being your hairstylist for many years. You were a dog lover like myself and I enjoyed sharing our dog stories and pictures together. You will be missed and prayed for dear Cathy.

LORRAINE MALERBA

March 11, 2022

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALEX, SAMANTHA SCOUT, AND EACH OF CATHYS LOVED ONES.
SO GLAD OUR FAMILIES HAD SO MANY HAPPY TIMES TOGETHER DURING OUR 37 YEAR FRIENDSHIP AND INTERTWINED OUR FAMILIES AS GOD PARENTS TO EACH OTHERS LOVED ONES.
I NEVER EXPECTED YOU WOULD PASS INTO YOUR ETERNAL LIFE FIRST SINCE WE HAD A SUBSTANTIAL AGE SPAN, BUT, WE NEVER WHEN OUR LORD CALLS EACH OF US,
I HAVE SO MANY PICTURES AND MEMORIES OF MUCH HAPPIER TIMES TOGETHER.
I HOPE AND PRAY YOU WILL FIND THE PEACE YOU COULDNT FIND IN YOUR EARTHLY LIFE.
I WILL MISS OUR LONG TALKS ABOUT SO MANY SUBJECTS AND OUR FRIENDSHIP.
UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN, MAY YOU KNOW MUCH PEACE AND HAPPINESS IN THE PRESENCE OF OUR LORD, BLESSED MOTHER, ALL THE SAINTS MARTYRS AND ANGELS IN HEAVEN.
LOVE, THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS LORRAINE.

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