Catherine L. Richardson

Worcester- Catherine L. McGrath Richardson passed away peacefully while being cared for by her loving son Gregory Richardson and his wife Christa in Dennisport, MA on April 15, 2012. She was the beloved wife of the late Verner F. Richardson.

Catherine is survived by two brothers, James McGrath of Milford, MA, John McGrath of Fitchburg, MA, and her beloved sister Irene Allaine of Oxford, Ma. She was predeceased by her brothers Joseph McGrath, Charles McGrath, and Robert McGrath. She leaves behind her sons: Michael F. of Manchester,Conn and his wife Denise, Mark G. of Sharon, MA and his wife Joanne, Gregory P. of Dennisport, MA and his wife Christa, Scott A. of Leicester, MA and his wife Laurie, Jeffrey P. of Auburn, MA and daughter Sharon A. Lamothe of Rutland, MA and her husband Richard. Other survivors include: grandchildren: Abigail Richardson, Danielle Richardson, Shane Richardson, Ian Richardson, Scotty Richardson, Michael Lamothe, James Lamothe, Rick Lamothe, and Christopher Lamothe and her great grandchildren: Courtney Lamothe, Ryan Lamothe, and Alli Lamothe.

Catherine, or Katie, as she was affectionately called by her family and friends, was born in Worcester, MA and was the daughter of the late John and Irene McGrath. She graduated from the former Worcester High School of Commerce.

Katie was married to Verner F. Richardson, a union carpenter, who built their home in Auburn, MA. She was a devoted and loving mother who helped to instill in her children the importance of being a family. She was always the one to make a family gathering memorable, saying that“We're making Memories” and with these, we would always have something happy to reflect upon.

Katie loved reading, gardening, caring for her pets, and various crafts. She was an advocate for childhood reading and knew how fundamental it was to early education. She strived to become an educator for children and accomplished this goal by receiving her Degree from Worcester State College. She became a librarian at Worcester Central Catholic Elementary School.

Catherine's name was used endearingly by her late husband Verner “Captain Rick” Richardson, on his charter boat the “Catherine L.”. Many memorable fishing trips were had on the “Catherine L.” out of Saquatucket Harbor, Harwichport, MA while she resided in her home on the Cape during the summer.

The family would like to give special thanks to Ernie, Jennifer, Felicia, Sister Betty and all the caregivers from Hospice& Palliative Care of Cape Cod who treated our mother with dignity and helped to comfort her in times of need.

Thanks for the memories Mom! They will always be cherished.

Her Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, April 27th, at 11 am at Our Lady of the Cape Church, Stoney Brook Rd Brewster, MA. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O Box 96011,Washington, DC 20090-6011 or to the charity of your choice.

Please visit the online guest book at www.doanebealames.com for Catherine L. Richardson