Catherine Ann Frederick

Catherine Ann Frederick obituary, Beltsville, MD

Catherine Ann Frederick

Catherine Frederick Obituary

Visit the Donald V. Borgwardt Funeral Home, P.A. website to view the full obituary.

Catherine Frederick (aka Kate) passed away on Nov. 16, 2024. Her primary/secondary education years took place in Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC. She entered the Congregation of Holy Cross novitiate where she received a bachelor's degree at St. Mary's College, Notre Dame Indiana. Upon graduation, she served as a teacher in various locations in the United States and then went to Uganda, East Africa as a missionary for 17 years. Upon her return to the States, she continued teaching in various elementary schools in Fairfax, VA.. 


She is survived by her brother, John F. Frederick, sister, Rose M. Frederick, and four nieces (Linda (Bailey) Snuffin, Mary (Bailey) Smyser, Katrina (Callen) Alcade, Cynthia (Callen) McKeever and one nephew, Frank Bailey as well as many great nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her sister, Mary F. (Frederick) Bailey.

Donald V. Borgwardt Funeral Home, P.A.

4400 Powder Mill Rd., Beltsville, MD 20705

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