CATHERINE FRANCES CARY

CARY, Catherine Frances (Gilbane) Age 89, Falmouth, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully, on October 11, 2025. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Catherine lived a life rich in family, service, and sports. Beloved wife of the late David L. Cary; Catherine was the daughter of the late William and Catherine Gilbane. Born and raised in Providence, RI, Catherine grew up in a close-knit family, spending many joyful days with her siblings and cousins at their family homes in Providence and Saunderstown. Catherine graduated from Elmhurst Academy and earned her degree from Manhattanville College in 1958. While skiing with her family in North Conway, NH, Catherine met the love of her life, David Cary, and they spent many happy years sharing their love of the sport with their children and grandchildren. An avid skier, she and David skied into their mid-70s. Additionally, a passionate tennis player and golfer, Catherine enjoyed spending time on the court and fairways with her family and friends. She enjoyed being a longtime member of Thorny Lea Golf Club, Naples Lakes Country Club, and Woods Hole Golf Club, earning accolades and winning tournaments throughout her life. Her dedication to service was unwavering. Catherine gave her time generously, serving as a trustee of Massasoit Community College and on the board of Brockton Credit Union. After her children left for college, she brought her talents to the family business, where she worked at Gilbane Building Company. She was also deeply involved with Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, where she was a parish council member and a longtime Sunday school teacher. Catherine was blessed with a remarkable circle of lifelong friends from every facet of her life, including those from high school, college, the ski slopes, the golf course, and many cherished friends from Brockton, where she and David raised their family. She treasured these enduring relationships, and she will be sorely missed by many. By far, Catherine's greatest joy came from her family. Her favorite moments were those spent at home on Cape Cod with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren around the dining room table, creating memories filled with laughter and joy. She and David were blessed to have over 60 years together, building a life with many wonderful memories and travels. Catherine is survived by her three children: David Cary and wife, Kate, of Falmouth, Catherine Bannan and husband, Kevin, of Hingham, and William Cary and wife, Lisa, of North Easton. She will be deeply missed by her eight grandchildren: Cary, Tommy, Colin, Marykate, Brendan, Patrick, Madison, and John; as well as her five great-grandchildren: Nora, Kit, Lily, Will, and Charlie. Her memory will be cherished by her siblings: Jane Petzold, Ginny Mahoney, Bill Gilbane, Helen Macdonald; as well as her many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister and best friend, MaryLou Carolan. A Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Chapman Funerals and Cremations, 584 W. Falmouth Hwy., FALMOUTH, MA. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Patrick's Church, 511 Main St., Falmouth, with Burial to follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, in Falmouth. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org. Visiting Hours: October 16, 2025, 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Chapman Funerals and Cremations 584 West Falmouth Highway West Falmouth, Ma