Margaret Mary " Mickey " Catterson

Margaret - Mary “Mickey“ Catterson, 66, of Cranston, passed away at home on May 2, 2023. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late George Francis Catterson and Margaret-Mary (McElroy) Catterson Rush.

Mickey was a graduate of ALP High School and worked for the Providence Journal for many years before retirement.

Mickey is survived by her children, Ryan Catterson and his father Eric Koch, Dylan Kettelle, his father Wayne Kettelle and Dylan’s fiancé Ashley, and Kara Tibbetts and her father Kevin Tibbetts. Her beloved grandchildren, Arianna and Jeffrey Catterson. She leaves three brothers, Daniel J. Catterson, Edward F. Rush, Jr., and David J. Rush, four sisters, Kathleen A. Catterson, Jeanne M. Stanton, Mary-Beth Tsiokas and Stephanie A. Catterson - McCaffrey. She was grandmother of the late Alyssa Catterson and sister of the late Timothy J. Catterson, Terrence A. Catterson, Christopher M. Catterson, George F. Catterson III, Scott A. Catterson, and the late Maureen G. Stehle.

Mickey was an amazing person with a fun-loving personality who people would describe as a “dynamo”. She was the life of the party, always encouraging others to join in the fun and enjoy life. Mickey’s fun-loving nature made her approachable and easy to connect with people from different generations. Her kind and caring nature made her a favorite among older people who appreciated her warm and loving personality. She will always be remembered for her joyful spirit and the love she shared with her friends and family. Her legacy lives on through her three beautiful children who will forever carry her love and light with them.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 11:00 am in St. Augustine Church, 639 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Providence. Burial will follow in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket.

Quote from Mickey’s children:

“Mom taught us how to be tough, how to love, how to give and earn respect, and how to speak up for yourself. She was one of the most real and raw people you would ever meet, and she always wore her heart on her sleeve. Her blunt honesty was a breath of fresh air among the many distractions of life. Mom inspired everyone she was close to never to be ashamed of who they were, and never let anyone make you feel small. She may have been a small woman to some, but to those she was close to, she was a giant. Rest now, until we see you again, we love you”.