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Catherine Eager Obituary
She leaves her husband of 24 years, James M. Eager; several cousins, an aunt, 3 uncles, and nephews and nieces.
She was born in Dorchester, the daughter of Frederick G. and Catherine M. (Flynn) Gardiner and graduated from Ascension High School in 1969 and attended Worcester State College. Mrs. Eager began her career as a page at Worcester Public Library, eventually becoming assistant to the head librarian. She later worked at Worcester City Hospital, and upon its closing, began working as a union representative for the National Association of Government Employees. She was a member of the Massachusetts State Retirees. She loved crafts, scrap-booking, family get-togethers and Christmas and was an avid reader.
The funeral is Saturday, April 21st from O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue, Worcester, with a Mass at 9:00 AM in Ascension Church, 40 Vernon Street. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery. Calling hours are Friday, April 20th from 5:00 until 8:00PM in the funeral home. Flowers may be sent or donations may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, 540 Gallivan Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02124.
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Lillian Bradley
April 20, 2007
with deepest sympathy
Lillian Bradley
Pine Island, Florida
(former Worcester Public Library employee)
Jessie Flynn
April 20, 2007
My life has been blessed in many ways. One of the greatest blessings that I have known is my cousin Cathy. I learned a lot from her. I learned that I should always take a stand for my rights as well as the rights of others. She had a sense of what being a family was all about, and she made sure that you always knew just how much you were loved. She would do anything for you. She was a strong womyn who knew what she wanted out of life and made sure that when she got it, she shared it with her family. I will miss her greatly. I will miss the card games and hearing her call into QVC on St. Patrick's Day, as she tells them how much she spent and what she bought! I had attended a Fall Festival in October of 06' where I ran into Cathy and Jim. It was a great surprise, and later we all shared lunch together. It will be just one of the many cherished moments that I will tuck away and remember with great fondness.
Jim, I love you very much and I am always here for you no matter what. You are very important to Jen and I and we just wanted you to know this.
Cathy...I Love You with all of my heart.
Jessie and Jen
Robert Odgren
April 20, 2007
To a good friend and co-worker. It will be difficult to imagine life without your physical presence. I know you will always have a spiritual presense to me, I will hear your voice being my sounding board in many of the decisions I make in life. I have peace, knowing you have your own peace now.
Jim, know Deb, Justin and I are here for you now and will be there long after this difficult time.
Love, Bob & Family
Mary Ellen Mayo
April 20, 2007
Cathy will be very much missed by Bob and Me. She had a heart of gold.
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Deborah Odgren
April 20, 2007
What a great friend to me and my family. From scrapbooking tips to our little chat breaks to the holiday decorating, you made every day better just by being a friend. Know you will still live on, every day, in my heart.
Jim, I have my instructions! I will be there for you always.
Love, Debbie
Jim & Sally Belsito
April 20, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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