69 of Middletown, CT passed away on December 3rd, 2021 after a battle with cancer. She was the daughter of Joseph Karbonic and Cora Karbonic (Pixton). Born and raised in New Britain, CT Cathy graduated from New Britain High School in 1970 where her report cards all included the words, “very chatty”. She went on to become a hairdresser in New Britain and Berlin for many years. Her strength was amazing as she overcame many things that would have broken most people. Known for saying what was on her mind but also for saying I love you and being heavy on the hugs and kisses. Cathy was a fiercely protective mama bear. Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were the most important part of her life. Cathy and her beloved dog Honey were inseparable and she took her everywhere. They must have walked a thousand miles together. Cathy was a huge fan of old western movies, taking day trips with her granddaughter Jocelyn, eating pretty much everything, especially her son and daughter’s cooking. Cathy always had fun little games planned like hide the penny with her grandkids and great grandchildren, and trivia during holiday gatherings. Cathy is survived by her daughter Eileen (Paradis) Colwick and her spouse Chris, her son Eric Montanile and his spouse Jeremy Iben, a brother Jeffrey Karbonic, a sister Diane Grunwald her spouse Daniel, her grandchildren Jocelyn Paradis, Justine Colwick, Jillian Colwick, her great grandchildren Olivia and Kevin Smith, nieces Kimberly Buisson and Amanda Grunwald, and her nephews Scott Grunwald, Dylan Grunwald and Jeffrey Karbonic Jr.
At Cathy’s request there are no services scheduled.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.NewBritainSagarino.com for the Montanile family.
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