Dear Bob, Jeanne, Michael, Kathleen, Ann and All the families I extend my sincere condolences to you all on the passing of Cathie. Fond memories from my meeting with her many years ago in New York. Thoughts and Prayers with you all over there from Ireland. 

John Murphy Cork Ireland


Dear Bob, Jeanne, Michael, Kathleen, Ann and All the family. 
sympathy on the death of Cathy RIP she was a loving, Kind, Caring person. Her welcoming was so Homely on our visit over in 2016. Our Parents John and Peggy also enjoyed her company and spoke frequently about their trip. We have also many memories of her visits to Ireland. which we will cherish for ever. She is now in heaven with her mam Dad and all her pre-deceased family. RIP to All. Our Deepest Sympathy Liam, Seamus, Kathleen and Eilish. 

Dear Bob, Jeanne, Michael, Kathleen and Anne, I am so sorry for the loss of Cathy. We have all just watched the lovely tribute video. My abiding memory is the sense of hospitality and appreciation of family that I experienced with you all when I first visited New York with my mother Mai for St. Patrick's Day in 1981. Her first visit to see her brother, Stephen who had left Ireland many years prior. I have no doubt that that the warm welcome she always extended to others was shown to her when she entered Heaven. May it live on in all of us. 

Dear Bob and Family, 

Our deepest sympathies to all of the family. Looking at all these photos the other day on the timeline of Cathy's life was so wonderful to see, and we could see how much of a great life she created with the amazing family she has. Cathy was always fun to talk with as she shared stories and she loved her children and grandchildren very much. May her memory be eternal for generations to come as they share her memories. 

Much love, Anastasia, Bradley, Sofia and Gus 

Dear Bob and family,
Late this afternoon we received the very sad news from our close friend Ann Thomas that your dear wife Cathy had passed away.
She was such a lovely person, genuinely warm and personable.
No one could say the word "Manhattan" quite like her (with her Brooklyn accent) whether it referred to the NYC Borough or to the cocktail!  She was a great lady; we feel so fortunate to have known both of you and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your dear family during this most difficult time.
Our condolences,
Lee and Janice Agostini (LaVale, MD)

Dear Bob and family,
Our sympathy to you and all the family on the passing of Cathy. She was a lovely, kind, warm and welcoming lady. We know she will be greatly missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Daniel Murphy & family (Cork, Ireland)


Dear Kathleen and Family, 
I wish you healing and peace surrounded with so much love during this time. Catherine was a joy to be around, her lovely stories and thoughts of life were always like a radiant " glow" of wonder , so much fun to listen to, I will miss her dearly, and keep her in my heart.

May the following poem remind you of her "Radiant glow".

Afterglow
I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one.
I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done.
I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways,
Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days.
I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun;
Of happy memories that I leave when life is done.
by Helen Lowrie Marshall 

Much love, Sofia

Dear Bob, Jeanne, Michael, Kathleen, Ann and  all the family

I am very sorry to hear about Cathy's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this time.

 I have very fond memories of making my first trip to the US with Cousin Bill and finally getting to meet the famous cousins in America. I had a wonderful time in Babylon and Cathy made me feel right at home. I loved hearing all her stories and I know how much Ireland was very important to her. She was so happy to show me all the different Irish products and ornaments she had in your home.

I hope to see you all soon for a reunion and be able to offer my condolences in person. 

Take care,
Ronan Murphy,  Saudi Arabia



Please accept my condolences on the passing of Cathy  …

She will truly be missed by one and all …

May Cathy Rest In Peace And May Perpetual Light Shine Upon Her …

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OBITUARY

Catherine M. Howard

July 16, 1939 – June 23, 2021

Claude R. Boyd–Spencer Funeral Home

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