Cathleen M. McElroy, 54, of Manchester, NH died Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at Mass General Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 10, 1958 in Boston, MA, a daughter of Mary (Dyer) Berntsen and the late Harold Berntsen. Cathleen was employed by Merrill Communications for over 19 years. She was devoted to her family, was very giving, and will be remembered for her selflessness.
She is survived by her husband Robert McElroy of Manchester, two step daughters, Christine McElroy and Kendall McElroy, four brothers, Harold Berntsen Jr. and his wife Gabrielle, Christopher Berntsen and his wife Susan, Michael Berntsen and his wife Susan, and Shawn Berntsen and his fiancée Katie, three sisters, Helen Marie Richards, Frances LeLacheur and her husband John and Ann Marie Berntsen, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren and friends.
Calling hours were held on Saturday December 22, 2012 from 10:00am – 1:00pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch Street, Derry. Funeral services followed at 1:00pm in the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date in Great Hill Cemetery, Chester. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.