Catherine J. Newell, 94, passed away peacefully on March 26 at Valley View Manor. She was born in Oneonta, NY to the late Andrew J. and Goldie Himes. Catherine worked for many years at Chenango Memorial Hospital as a housekeeper. She was predeceased by her husband, John P. Newell, Sr.; her sisters, Elizabeth Hoffman, and Jennifer Spence; her brothers, Andrew J. Himes, Jr., Wilbur Himes, Richard Himes, Sr. and Gerald Himes. Survivors include her sons and daughters in law, John P. Jr. and Patricia Newell, and Ronald and Laurie Newell; her grandchildren, James and Tammy Newell; her step grandchildren, Thomas Jeffers, Tricia Green, and Travis Jeffers; her great-grandchildren, Jacob Newell and Addison Newell; her step great-grandchildren; Christy Vandewalker, Troy Jeffers, Elijah Jeffers, and Michael Green; as well as many nieces and nephews. A memorial service for Catherine will take place at 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 30, at R.J. Fahy Funeral Home, 116 N. Broad St. Norwich with Pastor Norman Reeder officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 1:00 pm until the time of service. Catherine will be laid to rest privately at Mt. Hope Cemetery.
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