When Abe Lincoln died, one of his cabinet members said, "He belongs to the ages now" I guess we can say that about Mom, too. I believe I learned more in the last two months of Mom's life then I had in the in the collective 50 years before.  Mom taught us about courage, honor, integrity, character and most of all love.  I miss you Mom and will always have you in my heart.  Love, Marty.

Mom, Just wanted to tell you how much I love you and how much I will miss you. You taught us the definition of unconditional love and strength and courage. And your last lesson was how to leave this world with grace and dignity. I was so blessed to have you as my mother. And I loved the past seven weeks that I was able to spend with you. Even at the end you worried about everyone else and not yourself. I will love and miss you forever. Say hello to Dad, Kath, and Matt. Until we meet again just always know how much I love you. Sue

To the Cavanaugh Family:
   Our prayers and thoughts are with you during these difficult times. 
                                                                            Sincerely,
                                                                            Joe & Barb DeAngelo

Dear Cavanaugh family,please except our deepest sympathies.She holds a special place in my heart as she was born the same day as my mother.

                                                                             The Tom Sustersic Family

So sorry for your loss. Hard to imagine life without someone you have been blessed to love for so long. Prayers to all of you and may she rest in peace and comfort now. Love you all. Xo Morgan Hutchinson

Mary,
We are so sorry for yor loss. Debbie & I know how much you and your family adored your mother! She will be surely missed. We too will miss Kay.
Love, Patrick & Debbie Wittbrodt

To Marty and the Cavanaugh family, I will remember your mother so fondly.  I can still picture your parents eating sandwiches at the kitchen table!  What a beautiful spirit she had - which will live on!  Sending love and healing prayers,  Kathy

Courtney, Ashley and Family,
On behalf of your IINN family and myself, we are all very sorry for your loss. We love you both, along with the rest of your family, and know you will find strength together. You are blessed to be a part of the most loving, caring, beautiful family and your Gramma will be at peace watching you carry on her love and legacy together.

To Mary, Eileen, Jack, Thom, Sue, Marty and family,

We have very fond memories of your mom.  She was a loving and caring woman and will be missed by all who knew her.  Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you even though we cannot be there.

Love, Tom and Kathy Medvin

To Mary, Eileen, Jack, Thom, Sue, Marty and family

We're so sorry for your loss.  There are so many fond memories that we hold so dear to our hearts of your mom.  She was a special woman who loved and cared for others.  Even though we cannot be there our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Love,  Tom and Kathy Medvin

 PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES.
 I WILL TRULY MISS OUR FRONT DOOR CHATS.



                                                              JOHN,DIAMOND CLEANERS

Mema was a wonderful woman who deserved all the love and respect her family showed her.  She was the type of woman who was always kind, loving and loyal.  My morning chats with Grandmom will be missed dearly.  I love you and will never forget you.  Rest in peace with Grandpop, Aunt Kath and Matt-you have waited to see them for so long and I know you are with them now.   I love you. 
Caryn (Cavanaugh) Murphy

Mema was such a beautiful woman, someone who we all looked up to and aspire to be like as women.  I love you Grandmom and will miss our morning chats dearly.  Rest in pease with Grandpop, Aunt Kath and Matt.  
Love, Caryn (Cavanaugh) Murphy

God placed a thought in my mind this morning.  Phone Eileen!
It was when I learned of Kay.  Over the cellphone, my hearing wasn't clear, then I came to realize. Kay passed. 
       Kay was a special person, that I have known for 24 years.  Whether in Philadelphia, PA, Ohio or Michigan she had freinds, family and memories.  She was blessed.  My sympathy, BERT

Dear Mary and family,
What a shock to open up the Obituary here
in Kalamazoo.  I think of your family so often, and I am saddened to hear of Mom's death.  I have had one surgery and infection after another and I am not up to travelling just yet.  Just know that your family is in my prayers, and my heart goes out to each of you.
                              Sincerely,
                             Sister Grace

Our deepest sympathy is being sent to the family in the death of your mother.  Kay was a special lady and a dear neighbor and friend. We have many fond memories of the years spent on Clearwood.

OBITUARY

Catherine Marie Cavanaugh

24 May, 1924 – 3 November, 2011

Hill Funeral Home

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