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Cathleen McFarlane-Ross Obituary
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for Cathleen McFarlane-Ross
22 Entries
Helen Downey Flanagan
August 16, 2023
Cathy was my dear friend when she first arrived in NYC& had just married Congressman James Healy we had many fun nites celebrating at "21" & Toots Shor´s then in Palm Beach I will forever remember & miss Cathy an Original & I lived her dearly Foeever in my prayers
john olszewski
June 13, 2015
Her hubby " Big Mack " was my mentor, i will never forget Mac!
Helen Downey
June 1, 2012
Cathy Just learned of your leaving I am so shocked and sad you were forever a Special Girl. I remember the 1st time we met in Toot's Shor's you had just arrived in NY just married to Congressman Jim Healy full of beauty + energy you with Bridget me with Melissa loving them beyond imagination Great memories My heart knows how sad this is for Bridget and Walter and I will always include you and them in my prayers Warm Love Always Helen Downey
marc byrnes
February 13, 2010
Walter-my deepest sympathy on the passing of your beautiful Cathleen.On behalf of my "mum'Rose and sibs,Margot,Linda,Ben and Alan...it was truly an honor to have known her.
Juan and Cari Rodriguez
February 12, 2010
Walter,
Even though i never had a chance to meet Cathleen in person, the numerous times we spoke on the phone you could feel the love she had for life and you. She greeted me each time as if she had known me for years and most importantly as if i were family. My deepest condolences go out to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sophia Smith
February 12, 2010
Dear Walter,
My deepest condolences on the loss of your one-in-a-million wife Cathleen. She will be so missed by those who knew and loved her. I will always rememeber the twinkle in her eye and her joie de vivre! She was such a spark of life and fun! She was always so sweet and wonderful to me and I shall never forget her!
February 12, 2010
Dear Walter,
I am so sorry for the loss of your one-in-a-million wife, Cathleen. She will be so missed by all who knew and loved her. She was such a spark of life, and I loved the twinkle in her eye and her joie de vivre! She was always so sweet and wonderful to me...I will never forget her!
Best Regards,
Sophia Smith
Lewiston, NY
A Remarkale Woman
Rich Portale
February 11, 2010
Cathleen - you will be missed. So sorry we missed each other in New York...see you soon enough!
Walter - my heart goes out to you.
Victoria Evans
February 10, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Cathleen's passing. She was in art class with me at the Everglades. We always had so much fun! I know heaven is a happier place with her there now.
February 10, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Cathleen's passing. She was in art class with me at the Everglades. We always had so much fun! I know heaven is a happier place with her there now.
Vicky Evans Palm Beach and Daufuskie Island,SC
Mimi LaBorne Downing
February 10, 2010
Cathleen - Meeting you in Hong Kong 40 years ago was one of the best things that happened to me. You have truly been a great friend for all these years. I treasure the time we spent as partners decorating up and down the East coast - so much fun and tons of laughs. I will miss your phone calls and your great sense of humor. My condolences to Bridget and Walter.
Jim & Kate Nicholson
February 10, 2010
Walter,
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
We have great memories of Cathleen at Royal Ascot, London, and Lismacue.
Cathy Mulcahey
February 10, 2010
My condolences to Bridget and and the rest of the family and friends of this remarkable woman.
jack nadol
February 10, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
The Ford Family
February 10, 2010
To Walter and Family: Our deepest sympathies to all of you at this time. Cathleen and our family came to town the same year. She was a great friend to us and how much we will miss her! Give thanks to God for the time that she was here on this earth always. Hebrews 13:1-8; Psalm 71
John and Janet Abrahamse
February 10, 2010
Cathleen you will be missed greatly by us. You welcomed us into our Niagara on the Lake home We had alot of common intrests Local theater companys . We had tea and wine at times. But most of all we had alove of each other and common repect for all. You will be missed
Gibbie Nauman
February 9, 2010
What a great lady! Your spirit and laugh will be missed.
Joe Hart
February 9, 2010
When I first met Cathleen she commented that her mother had the same last name. To make a long story short we discovered we had common ancestry many generations back. From that day on Cathleen always referred to me as cousin Joe and often claimed to her friends that we were first cousins when we are probably more like 12th cousins. I became such a fan of hers over the years and am so proud to be even distanly related to such a generous loving person. Thanks for all you did for the less fortunate here and elsewhere Cathleen. You remain an inspiration to me and my family.
Norris Ross McFarlane
February 9, 2010
We love and miss you forever Cathy! The highlight of childhood in England was spending summers with you & Norris stateside... We were looking forward to our plans with you next week and regret our visit wasn't sooner. We send our love to Bridget, Walter, and all the loved ones who share our grief at this time.
Joseph Healey
February 9, 2010
My dad, the late Congressman, James C. Healey was married to Mrs. Mc Faflane-Ross. They met at John Kennedy's Presidential Democratic Convention in 1960.
I was fortunate to rekindle a relationship with her after moving to South Florida from N.Y.C. in 1993.
She was extremely gracious to my wife, Leeanne & me these past years. We shall miss her.
Leeanne Healey
February 9, 2010
"Cate the Great" you will be so missed.
You were the closest I ever came to having a mother in law and how lucky I
was to have you. I will always remember your stories, our laughter and just being having you in my life was special. I will never forget the beautiful words you expressed at my mother's funeral, they were beautiful just like you. I was so lucky to have you in my life and will never forget you, "Leeanne the Lovely"
February 9, 2010
Seems like a wonderful person, sorry for your loss.
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