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1926

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2016

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Catherine Greenlaw Obituary

Catherine M. Greenlaw of Abington, died May 10, at age 90. She was the beloved wife of 69 years to Samuel Greenlaw; loving mother of Jonathan Greenlaw and wife Colleen of Abington, Theodore Greenlaw and companion Robin Carlsen of Abington, and Sammye Woodcock and husband David of Belchertown; loving grandmother of Kyle Greenlaw of Abington, Sara Greenlaw of Abington, Jason Woodcock of Belchertown, Timothy Woodcock and wife Suzanne of Sutton, and Melissa Roman and husband Gabe of Wis.; loving great-grandmother of Sarah, Jacob, Rosabel, Alexander Woodcock, and Makenzie Roman; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Catherine was a devoted wife and mother. She extended loving care and concern for family, friends, and neighbors. The Greenlaw family extends its heartfelt thanks to her caregivers, Lynda Christ, Susan Emanuel, Mary Beth Teebagy, Kim Johnson, Julie Miller Kirby, Lori Walls, and family friend Mary Lou Graham for their compassionate care for Catherine in recent years. A funeral service will be held at the Quealy & Son Funeral Home, 116 Adams St., Abington, Saturday, May 14, at 11:30 a.m. Visitation before service Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Interment in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Abington. Donations can be made to Autism Speaks, Att. Sarah Caminker, 1 East 33rd St., 4th Fl., NY, NY 10016. Please sign our online guest book, www.quealyandson.com.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on May 12, 2016.

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Bob O'Mara

July 10, 2017

Mrs. Greenlaw will always be in my thoughts and prayers. For during a time in my life, she was almost as a second mother to me. My deepest regret, is that I was not informed of her passing, in order for me to make to pay her honor. The Lord needed another beautiful lady to sit at his dinner table.

Uly & Lula

May 15, 2016

Our Sincere condolences to the Greenlaw family, our thoughts are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. We are very sorry for your loss. Please find peace in knowing that God understands your grief and that He cares. 1 Peter 5:6, 7

Neil Morgan

May 13, 2016

I remember the good times - many of them, that's what counts.Capeway,
late evening swims,Bloody Marys as we sat on the stone wall. a thousands
waves over fifty years-- " There is a time and a season-- My thoughts
are with you ALL.

Julie Miller-Kirby

May 12, 2016

My Deepest Sympathy and condolences to Sam, Family and Friends of Catherine's. I will Greatly Miss Catherine Very Much. I enjoy being part of the Family and being with Catherine, watching our Hallmark movies, talking, listening to music, and just being together. My thoughts and prayers. Sincerely Julie

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