Catherine M. (Bradley) Feole, 83, loving mother and proud grandmother, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Mary Immaculate on Friday, September 14, 2018. Catherine was born in Medford, MA on March 15, 1935 to the late Arthur Bradley and Catherine (Doherty) Bradley.
After graduating from St. Mary’s High School, Catherine pursued a career in the healthcare industry and was employed as a Nurse’s Assistant at different facilities before working at Lawrence General Hospital for 22 years. Catherine’s dedication to helping others continued after her retirement, when she joined the Pioneers and performed as a clown, bringing smiles to the faces of countless children and seniors.
Catherine had a passion for books and she cherished her trips to libraries in other states. She enjoyed traveling to places such as Gloucester, Florida and the White Mountains with her longtime companion, the late Francis “Frank” Fitzgerald. Above all, Catherine was passionate about her family and she treasured the time spent with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and significant other, Frank, Catherine was predeceased by her husband, John; her son, Billy; another son who died shortly after birth, Brad; her brother, Arthur; and her sister-in-law, Bunny.
She is survived by her brothers; Bill and his wife, Dee; and Joe; her sister, Mary Silva and her husband, Rick; her sons; Ralph and his wife, Donna; John and his wife, Hope; David and his wife, Terri; and Joseph “Jake”; and her daughters; Kathy Abel and her husband, Mark; and Patricia. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and many other family and friends.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to visiting hours on Thursday, September 20, 2018, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 390 N Main St, Andover, MA 01810. Religious services begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 21, 2018, at Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home. Burial will be private. Donations in Catherine's memory may be made to the charity of your choice. For additional information, please visit, www.burkemagliozzi.com.