Catherine Rose Fuller

Catherine Rose Fuller, 56, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on January 13, 2010.

Cathy was born on December 19, 1953, in Worcester, to Joseph and Mary (Harris) Driscoll. She graduated from the Bancroft School in Worcester and received her B.A. from Syracuse University. After college, she lived in Madrid, Spain, for several years studying Spanish literature. She married the renowned jazz trombonist and composer, Curtis Fuller, in July of 1980. Cathy and Curtis spent many enjoyable years travelling as he performed at international jazz concerts and appeared as a headliner in music capitals of the world. The Fullers resided in New York City for over a decade where Cathy held key positions at Republic National Bank. In 1984, Cathy moved to Millbury, with her family, where she lived until her death.

In the Worcester and Boston areas, Cathy worked at Shawmut Bank and at Peoples Bank. She then transferred to the education field. She spent several years working in the foreign languages department at Assumption College, where she enjoyed translating French and Spanish documents for the faculty. Cathy later joined the Worcester Public Schools and devoted herself to helping ELL students attain their college dreams. She graciously shared her love of language and learning with students and faculty alike.

Cathy was an active member and a Eucharistic Minister at St Mark's Church. She enjoyed reading, writing, travel, and was passionate about the arts.

Cathy is survived by her husband, Curtis Fuller, and her children, Paul, Mary, and Anthony Fuller. In addition, she leaves behind her sisters, Mary, Elisabeth, Eileen, Jane and Gabriel; and her brothers, Joseph, Daniel, and Timothy, as well as many nieces, nephews, and her father, Joseph Driscoll. She is also survived by her beloved Aunt, Kathy Corey and the extended Corey family, as well as her dear cousin, Carol Cooney. She is predeceased by her mother, Mary (Harris) Driscoll and a brother, Michael Driscoll.

Her funeral will be held Monday, Jan. 18th from the Mulhane Home for Funerals, 45 Main St. in Millbury, with a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Mark's Church, 356 Boston Rd. in Sutton. Burial will be in private in St. Brigid Cemetery in Millbury. Calling hours are 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17th in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mark's Twin (Haitian Student Program and Nursing Home), 356 Boston, Rd., Sutton, MA, 01590.

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