The Griffin family announce the reunion of our parents on April 9, 2024 as our mother Catherine Georgina Griffin while surrounded by her children, peacefully passed away into the presence of God and the arms of her husband Patrick (who predeceased her). Besides her husband, she was also predeceased by her parents, Harry and Bride (Fitzpatrick) Patterson, a daughter in infancy Georgina Margaret, brothers Tom, George and David and sisters Hilda Doody and Mary LaCivita and grandson Shawn Martin.
Catherine was a devout women of faith and a longtime member of St. Joseph’s parish and the Catholic Women’s League. Her strong faith was demonstrated through her children as well as her kind and generous nature. She was an accomplished knitter and many people were blessed by the things that she created, especially the children in the Pediatric Ward at the CBRM. She was an excellent homemaker and was never happier than when she was tending to her beautiful gardens and her flowers.
Catherine is survived and will be missed by her children Charlie (Coreen), Pat (Cindy), Janet (Jim) Kuzma, Fred (Janet), Linda (Rick) Howell and George (Susan), her brothers Charlie (Shirley), Harry (Sharon) and Jim (Jeannie) Patterson, her sisters Barbara (Doug) Power and Sr. Bridget Patterson along with 12 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, her sister-in-law Helen Patterson and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will take place at TW Curry Parkview Chapel, 755 George St., on Sunday, April 14 from 2-4 and 7-9pm. A funeral mass will be held 11am on Monday, April 15 at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Church, 50 Cabot St., Fr. Bill Burke presiding. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.twcurry.com. If desired, donations in Catherine’s memory may be made to either the Cove Guest Home or a charity of your choice.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the staff at the Cove for making Catherine feel very much at home during her extended stay.
