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Catherine Mathews Obituary

CATHERINE MATHEWS 105, passed away peacefully at Stamford Hospital on Monday, June 23, 2008. Born June 19, 1903 in Kilfeara, County Clare, Ireland, she was the daughter of the late Owen and Nora Kelly Scanlan. Catherine immigrated to the USA in 1922 and was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Mary RC Church for over 85 years, making her the oldest living parishioner of the church and she was the last to have a wedding in the original wooden church, Thanksgiving Day, 1927. She was also a member of the Rosary Society. She is survived by a daughter, Joan C. Kaminski and her husband, Joseph, of Stamford; two sons, Edward T. Mathews of Stamford; and Kevin O. Mathews and his wife, Barbara, of Jacksonville, FL; seven grandchildren, Jean Fratino of Norwalk; Kenneth Kaminski of Coppell, TX; Barbara Loughran of Trumbull; Sean Mathews of Norwalk; Tara Catalano of Greenwich; Pam Smith of Jacksonville, FL; and Rhonda Smith of TN; twelve great-grandchildren; and four great great-grandchildren. Many nieces and nephews in the US and Ireland, also survive. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Edward R. Mathews in 1983; a grandchild, Timothy E. Mathews; two brothers and five sisters. Friends may call at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford, on Thursday, June 26 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM. A funeral procession will be leaving the funeral home at 9:20 AM on Friday, June 27 and proceed to St. Mary RC Church, 566 Elm Street, Stamford, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at St. John's RC Cemetery in Darien. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations are made to a charity of one's choice or St. Mary RC Church, 566 Elm Street, Stamford, CT 06902. www.cognetta.com

Published by The Advocate on Jun. 25, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Catherine Mathews

8 Entries

Kris Holdefehr

June 27, 2008

Ed,

So very sorry to hear of your loss. Much love to you and your family.

Kris Holdefehr

Pamela Strada

June 26, 2008

Dearest Ed,

Bob & I are so sorry you lost your Mom and we will pray for her soul. We didn't know her, however you spoke about he so fondly and we know she was very sweet. Try not to be sad for too long

Pam & Bob Strada

June 26, 2008

To Ed Mathews and family:
Please accept my condolences in the loss of your mother.
May God continue to keep you and your family in His care.
Cynde Cunningham

Frances C. Uva

June 26, 2008

Mr. Edward Mathews, My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your Mother. I remember how fondly you spoke of her when I taught with you at Northeast School. You were truly blessed to have her with you for 105 years. Sincerely, Frances C. Uva

June 25, 2008

To Kitty's Family -
Our love, thoughts, and prayers are with you. We know how much Kitty will be missed...she was a very great and special lady.
Love Carol, Jessica, and Mark

June 25, 2008

Ed and Family,
I am sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. She was blessed with 105 years. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Michele Fitzpatrick-Somody

Robert Venneri

June 25, 2008

Ed - Kevin
Sorry to hear of the death of your mom, she led a very full life, I can still picture her there on Culloden Rd. My mom wants to also send her condolence. We will remember her in our prayers.

Bob&Joann Venneri
Mary Venneri

JERRY PACELLI

June 25, 2008

KEVIN & ED....
SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF YOUR MOM...SHE LED A WONDERFULL LIFE. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE

CHARLOTTE & JERRY PACELLI

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