Joan M. (Broadhurst) Cataldo, 75, of Sandown, NH, formerly of Lawrence passed away on Tuesday, August 26th, 2014, after a lengthy illness, at her home surrounded by her loving family, her partner and her beloved friend.
Joan was born in Methuen on December 16th, 1938, daughter of the late Walter and Margaret (Buckley) Broadhurst. She was educated in Lawrence, and was proud to say she was one of the Saint Mary's Girls.
She worked as a Teller and later as a Bookkeeper for the Community Savings Bank on Essex Street in Lawrence for some 36 plus years until the banks closing. Before Joan turned 27 she had 5 children, according to her family, her best accomplishment.
She was very proud of being a member of the Community Advisory Board at the Lawrence Eagle Tribune, where she was involved in writing articles for the paper. Joan was also very involved in her Saint Mary's Class reunions, she would get together with classmates at least twice a year. Joan was an avid reader, especially the Lawrence Eagle Tribune, it was part of her daily reading.
Joan enjoyed spending time and being involved with her children, grandchildren, great granddaughters and her partner.
Her family members include
Her partner of 43 years Anna Cristaldi of Sandown, NH
Her 5 children and their spouses
David Cataldo of Salisbury, MA
Jane and her husband John Thomas of Nottingham, NH
Nancy MacDonald of Sandown, NH
Paul Cataldo and his wife Kim of Brentwood, NH
Susan and her husband Mike Giorgi of Kingston, NH
her 19 grandchildren: Nick and JoJo, Jenn and Chris, Mike, Jess, Amanda, Kristen, Tyler, Chris, Jr., Anthony, Brianna, Olivia, Matt, Emylee, Connor, Kayla, Nicole, Evan, Andrew, and Abbey.
Her 7 great granddaughters: Angela, Korrin, Kiara, Khloe, Erin, Kyleigh and Jenessa. As well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by her grandson Derek
Her brother William Broadhurst and her sister Ann Gosselin
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to call on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 122 Amesbury Street, Lawrence, MA. Her funeral service will take place at 5:00 p.m. following the calling hours at the funeral home. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St, Framingham, MA 01701 (508) 270-4600 and American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005.