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2019
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Catherine Tracy Obituary
An adoring mother, she worked hard to provide for her sons. She looked forward to holiday planning and participation, bringing her beautiful smile and exuberance (as well as gifts) to each one, Easter being her favorite. She was a beautiful, caring, and kind mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and more.
Besides her mother, left to mourn are sons, Dean Phillips and Jacob Tracy; granddaughter, Carmen Phillips; sister, Jennifer (Stephen) Rochette; brother, Michael (Christina) Piper; and nieces, Elizabeth, Catherine, and Christina Piper. She was predeceased by her sister, Carrie Piper.
We grieve for two people: the kind, energetic, loving woman she had been, and the woman who lost everything to depression and the opiate addiction she would never acknowledge.
Family and friends are invited to attend a service of remembrance in Cathy's honor to be held on Thursday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 E. Main St., Meriden, CT, 06450. Burial will be private. Cathy's family will be receiving friends prior to the service from 4 to 6:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please perform an act of kindness in her memory: If YOU need help, call: National Drug Helpline 1-888-633-3239; National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255; in case of emergency call 911... so YOU can have a better outcome. For online condolences, please visit jferryfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Catherine Tracy
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Jesse sieber
May 6, 2023
Miss you
Lisa Cochran
May 6, 2020
I think about cathy almost every day. I know she's in God's hands and resting peacefully. I truly miss her. She was kindhearted and very caring person, i will see her again one day but until then, God take good care of that special lady and give her a hug for me. Love and miss you Cathy you will always be in my heart❤❤
John and Bev Ranno
May 21, 2019
We would like to give our thoughts and prayers to Michael and the family at this time. It is hard but remember the good times and memories she left.
Ilona Slater
May 21, 2019
Mary and family, so sorry to see you have lost your daughter, may memories of a time before all the sadness sustain you in this difficult time, sending hugs
Jesse
May 21, 2019
You're in a better place may you rest with God
Ann Rahman
May 17, 2019
Jennifer, Mrs. Piper and family - Carol and I would like to express our deepest sympathy at the loss of Kathy. We think about you often. Moser Street will always be where the Pipers lived. May your memories comfort you at this time.
Meghan McDonald
May 16, 2019
I'm so very sorry to see this. I have many great memories with her working up at Mt.Mist. She was a hard worker and a great lady. She will be missed. May she Rest In Peace. My deepest sympathy to her family.
Dorrine Nothnagel
May 16, 2019
Cathy and I would have long conversations on the front porch on Bailey Avenue solving the problems of the world. I will never forget those talks. I am deeply sorry for her sons and family.
Ellen Dubuc-Zebora
May 15, 2019
I am so very sorry to hear about Cathy's passing. She and I worked together for years at the Y. Later we would bump into each other randomly and it was always so great to catch up. She will be missed.
Joan Luna
May 15, 2019
So sorry to hear this. She and my sister are now together. Cathy was a wonderful sweet person. I will remember her smile. She was the life of the party! May the memories you shared bring you comfort. Rock the heavens Cath!
Arline Bruenn
May 14, 2019
With my deepest sympathy to you Mary and your family. I'm so sorry! She will always be remembered for her beautiful smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May 14, 2019
Mary and family, i just want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayer's. Love Patty Ranno Blouin.
Lisa Cochran
May 14, 2019
Cathy may god keep you at peace and their is one special Angel watching over us. God bless you.I will truely miss you love you always .
kim rocco
May 13, 2019
THANK you for sharing so maybe it doesn't have to happen to someone else! Prayers are with you. Kim
Lisa Cochran
May 13, 2019
I have to say she was a wonderful caring woman do anything for anybody anytime I call her she was here she'd stop at my house come see me in the kids I truly am going to miss her
Anonymous
May 13, 2019
I am very shocked that I am reading this. I've known Cathy for yrs from when her son played little league baseball & would often see her at St Joe's, the Y and even in the store at times. I am loss for words right now so sending my sincerest condolences to her sons & family. RIP my friend. You will be missed
Margaret Mroczka
May 13, 2019
Jacob and Dean,
May God keep you in His care and give you peace in your heart.
Margaret Mroczka
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