Catherine E. Danahy of North Andover died peacefully at the home of her brother William F. Danahy, sister-in-law Anna Geron Danahy, and nephew Joseph E. Danahy in Winchester, MA surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 9th after a long illness. She was born in Lawrence, MA, daughter of the late Joseph P. Danahy and Eleanor Doyle Danahy of Lawrence, and sister of the late Mary Danahy Fenton of Atkinson, N.H.
She is also survived by her brother Joseph P. Danahy and his wife Cidalia of Danville, NH, brother-in-law Richard K. Fenton of San Francisco, nephews Adam Fenton of Atkinson, NH, Ian Fenton and his wife Brooke of Salem, NH, niece Kasey Danahy Johnson of Colorado, grand-nieces Clare Elizabeth of Salem, NH, and Lucy of Colorado and grand-nephew Rion of Colorado as well as numerous cousins.
Catherine was a graduate of St. Mary's High School in Lawrence and attended St. Michael's Parish in North Andover. She was employed by the Massachusetts Department of Welfare for over 35 years.
She was devoted to her family, contributed generously to a number of charitable organizations, and enjoyed simple gatherings with family and friends.
Calling hours are Sunday 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 pm at the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 35 Merrimack Street, North Andover, MA. 01845. Relatives and Friends are invited to the Funeral Mass on Monday, July 15th, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Church, 196 Main Street, North Andover, MA 01845. Burial will follow in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Lawrence, MA. Memorials may be made to the Cor Unum Meal Center 118 South Broadway, Lawrence, MA 01843-1427. To send an online condolence or for more information, please go to www.breenfuneralhome.com.