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Catherine Vaughan Obituary

VAUGHAN - Catherine (nee Sullivan), May 25, 1942 - July 10, 2017. Widow of William J. Vaughan. Dearest Mother to Kathleen Vaughan-Ware (Richie), Sharon Vaughan-Moore, Theresa Vaughan (Frank), Jennifer Vaughan (Richie), Ali Vaughan (Arty). Dearest Nana to her Grandchildren, Joey, Vaughan, Erin, Gavin, Jordyn, Kylie and Ryleigh. Dear sister to John and Sheila Sullivan, Marty and Alice Sullivan, MaryGrace and Robert Flanagan and Peggy Sullivan. Our hearts are broken and our love is eternal. May God give you, for every storm, a rainbow. For every tear, a smile. For every care, a promise. And a blessing in each trial. For every problem, life sends a faithful hand to share. For every sigh, a sweet song. And an answer for each prayer. Until we meet again....

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Published by Newsday on Jul. 16, 2017.

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Mommy, Jen & Kylie 7/9/2017

Jen Vaughan

July 10, 2019

I love you and our lives will never be the same. I know you are watching and see the same things we all do, but with a kinder heart. Watch over us and I will pray that you are flying high with Daddy every day with a smile.

Kylie Heaphy

January 19, 2018

I love you and miss you everyday nana. Every night I lay thinking of you. You have brought me so much positivity and new opportunities, as you've been looking down, watching over me. I miss you everyday. I am going to miss all of our moments and memories in your house full of love and laughter. Until we meet again. I love you always, forever.

July 17, 2017

Jenny,such beautiful words spoken. I know your Mom and Dad are watching the whole family! We love you, Love Brian and Jen Fortune. xo

July 17, 2017

Jen,such perfect words you wrote. What a beautiful Irish Blessing. Im sure your Mom is watching down on all of your family. God Bless You! Love You, Jen and Brian Fortune.

Kathleen Vaughan Ware

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Kathleen Vaughan Ware

July 16, 2017

There she is the evening star. She shines the first, she shines the brightest, she shines the longest. Rest in peace Mommy, may the music never end. I will miss you foreverā¤

Pj and Elizabeth Kelly

July 16, 2017

Thoughts and prayers are with the Vaughan family. Rest easy Mrs V.

Jennifer Vaughan

July 16, 2017

I don't understand and perhaps never will. God needed you more then us right now and I will have to accept that some day. With every smile, you will be there. For every tear, I know you are holding my hand. When I am laughing so hard it hurts, I know you are laughing and behind it all. We are the lucky ones. I will see your smile when I watch Kylie dance and know you are there, and have you with me in my heart. And when all of this one day sinks in, I will know you are catching my tears. We love you endlessly. Your Jen

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