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Catherine Thurber Obituary

PAWTUCKET - Catherine M. Thurber, 81, of Pawtucket, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017. She was the wife of the late Robert Thurber. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Mary (O'Brien) Masse. Catherine was a pastoral assistant for the Diocese of Providence for many years.
She is survived by her children, Deborah Thurber, Chief Robert Thurber Jr (PIVFD) and his wife Elizabeth, and Captain Michael Thurber (PFD); two grandchildren, Amy Ramsey and Robert Thurber III; five great grandchildren, Isla, Wyatt, and Brody Ramsey, and Michael and Joy Thurber; three brothers, William, Thomas, and John Masse, and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Leo, Joan, and Raymond Masse.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, May 19 at 9:30am in St. Teresa's Church, 358 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket. Burial will follow in Mount Saint Mary's Cemetery, Pawtucket. Visiting hours Thursday from 4-8pm in the Costigan-O'Neill Funeral Home, 220 Cottage Street, Pawtucket. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Pawtucket Firefighters Relief Association, 155 Roosevelt Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. www.oneillfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Pawtucket Times from May 16 to May 24, 2017.

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Peter Basiliere

May 18, 2017

To the Thurber's my condolences to your family. I met your mom several times at Fire Department functions, she was always a kind gracious lady. She's with the Chief now watching over their family. RIP Mrs. Thurber.

Laurie Pendergast

May 18, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss.
Laurie

Normand Menard

May 17, 2017

Our condolences to the Thurber family during this difficult and sorrowful time.

Norm & Kathy Menard

Chief Robert E Bradley Jr

May 17, 2017

On behalf of the men and women of the Central Falls Fire Department we would like to express our sincere condolences to the Thurber family, especially Chief Robert Thurber Jr., Capt. Michael Thurber and Firefighter Robert Thurber III.

Henry Kinch

May 17, 2017

We are sending our deepest sympathy to the entire Thurber Family.

Former Mayor Henry Kinch and Eleanor Kinch

Beverly Smith

May 17, 2017

My deepest sympathies to the Thurber family.Especially Robert.

Lance Trafford

May 17, 2017

My condolences to the Thurber family during this difficult and sorrowful time.

Al Maynard

May 16, 2017

I am sorry for your loss, Cathy was a fun lady.

Art & Rose Poirier

May 16, 2017

Rest In Peace Mrs. Thurber. Condolences to the Thurber family.

David Reall

May 15, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss to the Thurber family. Mrs Thurber was always welcoming Michael and I after a long day at Saints. You will be missed. God rest and bless your soul. May you rest in peace, Amen.

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Manning-Heffern-O’Neill Funeral Home - Pawtucket

220 Cottage St., Pawtucket, RI 02860

May

19

Mass of Christian Burial

9:30 a.m.

St. Teresa’s Church

358 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket, RI

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19

Burial

Mount Saint Mary’s Cemetery

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