Age 74
Proud and devoted grandmother of Shannon, Matt, Kate and Colin Delaney: Sera, Elizabeth, Madeline and Summer Vincent; Kristin, Alex and Eric Green: Samantha and Grant Heinlen. Also survived by husband Dick, six children Karen (Brian) Delaney, Nancy (Michael) Vincent, Mary Kay (Ron) Smith, Suzanne (Peter) Green, John Heinlen and Margaret (Eric) Holt, siblings George and John Lauff as well as many special relatives and friends who loved and cared for her dearly. Siblings preceeding her were brothers Bernard and Raymond Lauff, sisters Mary Trim and Justina Deighton. Cathie graduated from Mount Carmel School of Nursing in 1954. She will be remembered for her cheerfulness, beautiful spirit, generous heart, love of music, choir singing, church, family, the great outdoors, RVing, skiing, golf and her many letters of encouragement to those in troubled times. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her.
Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, 248-348-1800 Monday 2-4 & 6-9. Rosary Scripture Service Monday at 7:30 PM followd by reflections and rememberences from friends and family.
Instate at Holy Family Church 24505 Meadowbrook Rd. Novi , Tuesday at 10:30a.m. until the funeral liturgy at 11:00a.m. www.holyfamilynovi.org
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Starr Commonwealth 13725 26 mile road Albion MI. 49224 or the Capuchins Soup Kitchen 1820 Mt. Elliot, Detroit MI 48207. www.starr.org,www.cskdetroit.org