Catherine J. Hetherman, 92, formerly of Simmonsville Avenue, Johnston, died Thursday, August 21, 2014 at Cherry Hill Manor. She was the widow of Henry L. Hetherman, Sr.
Born in Whitinsville, Massachusetts, she was a daughter of the late James and Margaret (O’Reilly) Burke. She had lived in Johnston since 1953.
She had worked as various secretarial jobs before retiring. She was an active member of St. Thomas Church, Providence where she was a member of the Women’s Club and former President of the Parish Council.
She is survived by her children: William J. Hetherman and his wife, Margaret, of Easton, PA, Michael D. Hetherman of Johnston, Henry “Buddy” Hetherman and Nancy of Lincoln, John P. Hetherman and his wife, Sharon of Warwick, Thomas A. Hetherman and his wife, Judy of Coventry, Christine H. Cook and her husband, Philip of Freedom, NH, Margaret “Meg” Hetherman of Warren, Joanne M. Bianco and her husband, Thomas of Warwick, her 16 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Mary Madonna Hetherman and Vincent Hetherman and sister of the late James A. and Charles Burke and Rita O’Brien, Anne Gardner and Margaret Lee.
Her funeral will be held Tuesday at 9am from the ANDERSON-WINFIELD Funeral Home, Route 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in St. Thomas Church, 65 Fruit Hill Avenue, Providence, RI 02909. Visitation Monday 4-7pm Please omit flowers. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Thomas Church Food Pantry.