Catherine Marie Hale

Of Alexandria, VA, passed away March 31, 2017. Cathy is survived by her devoted husband Richard Hale of Alexandria, her sister MaryBeth (Kenney) Brenner of Onancock, VA, her bothers and sisters-in-law Matthew Brenner, Jeffrey Hale, Sarah Hale, and George Story, and her nieces, nephews, god children, and friends. Cathy was devoted to all of them.

Cathy was born in Philadelphia on July 15, 1956, where the Army had stationed her father. Cathy moved frequently until the 8th grade, when her family settled in Northern Virginia. She lived there the rest of her life. Cathy graduated from Fort Hunt High School in Fairfax County, then attended the University of Virginia, where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and from which she graduated in 1978. She married Richard Hale at St. Mary Catholic Church in Old Town Alexandria in 1986.

Cathy worked in personnel and as a meeting planner at several agencies of the Federal Government, and at a trade association, all in Washington, D.C. She volunteered her time for many years at the MaRiH center in Alexandria, VA.

The funeral mass for Cathy will be Monday, April 10, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 310 South Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, with a reception to follow immediately at the Church. Friends and family are also invited to a visitation for Cathy on Sunday, April 9, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Demaine Funeral Home, 520 S Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation to the MaRiH center, 3230-B Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314