Catherine A. (Sullivan) Sullivan 92, A former resident of Salem, NH, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2011 at the Nevins Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Methuen surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Lawrence, MA, Catherine was educated in the Lawrence Schools. She then went on to the Lawrence Vocational School of Nursing. Catherine had worked as an L.P.N. for over 25 years at the Mary Immaculate Nursing Home in Lawrence. She devoted much of her career to helping people in the Health Care Services. Catherine belonged to the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division 8 for many years.
Members of Catherine's family include:
a daughter Elaine C. Lavin and her husband Dennis Lavin of Salem, NH, a son: Daniel and Linda Sullivan of Methuen, MA, as well as 6 grandchildren: Michael and Jennifer Lavin , and Kris, Dana, and Brad Sullivan, as well as Brian Lavin whom she shared a special friendship with. She is also survived by 4 great grandchildren: Satin and Zachary Austin and Neriah and Matthew Sullivan.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. in Sts. Mary and Joseph Parish at Mary Queen of Peace Church, 200 Lawrence Rd., Salem, NH. Burial will follow in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Lawrence, MA. Family and friends may call on Wednesday morning from 8:30 to 10:15 A.M. at the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 122 Amesbury St., Lawrence, MA. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Sts. Mary and Joseph Parish, 200 Lawrence Rd., Salem, NH, 03079. To send an online condolence or for more information, please go to www.breenfuneralhome.com.