She was born in Rumford on January 4, 1945 a daughter of Henry and Yvonne (Richard) McCafferty.
Catherine was educated in Mexico Schools. She married her high school sweetheart Robert Nadeau on February 24, 1962; together they celebrated 53 years of marriage.
She was employed for several years at Bob’s Quick Stop, and she also worked for Dr. Garbarini for ten years.
Catherine loved wood carving, sewing, knitting, crocheting and spending time outdoors. She also loved her family trips to Disney and Arizona, and studying family genealogy.
Surviving are her husband Robert A. Nadeau of Rumford; a son, Robert A. Nadeau Jr. and wife Diana “Dee” of Andover; a daughter, Elizabeth S. Nadeau and husband Brad of Mexico; three grandchildren, Brandon Nadeau of Andover, Nicole Nadeau of Rumford and Hunter Nadeau of Rumford; and one great grandchild, Abel McLain.
She was predeceased by her parents and two brothers, Hugh and Leroy McCafferty.
