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Catherine Watson Obituary
Oct 20, 1932 - May 20, 2023
Westlake
Catherine Elizabeth (nee: Murdock) Watson, 90, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023.
Catherine was born Oct. 20, 1932, in Cleveland, to William and Charlotte (Cunningham) Murdock.
She is survived by her husband, Dennis; son, Craig (Jill) Watson of Monroeville, Pennsylvania; daughters, Erin (Russell) Williams of Rocky River and Nancy Watson of Canton; grandchildren, Victor (Rebecca) Watson and Aubrey Watson, Ryan Williams, and Keeley (Kevin) Hanzlick; and great-granddaughters, Ophelia and Penelope Watson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Robert Murdock.
Cathy was a resident of Westlake and former resident of Perry, Carlisle Pennsylvania, Painesville, and Wakeman. She graduated from Wakeman High School in 1950. She was a member of First Church Congregational in Painesville and American Business Women's Association. She retired in 1994 from Union Federal in Painesville as District Manager.
Visitation for friends and family will be 4-6 p.m. Friday, May 26, 2023, at Johnson Funeral Home, 368 Mentor Avenue, Painesville. Cathy's memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 27, 2023, at First Church Congregational, 22 Liberty Street, Painesville. The family will receive friends at a luncheon in the church social room following the service.
Condolences may be offered for the family at www.johnsonfuneralservices.net.
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Memories and Condolences
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Bob and Carol Lewis
May 18, 2025
Catherine was a beautiful person with a beautiful smile that she shared with everyone.
Bob and Carol Lewis
Boalsburg, Pa 16827
Bob and Carol Lewis, Boalsburg, Pa
May 28, 2023
Cathy was such a wonderful person! May God please bless and comfort the Watson Family.
Patty & Bud White
May 24, 2023
Sympathies to the family. Great picture of her because we remember her with that smile. She and Dennis would come across to Christine's house for gatherings and we always had such a lovely time visiting with them. A lovely lady for sure who could bring a smile to anyone's face.
The Merrills
May 23, 2023
She was a lovely person and a pleasure to be around. She shared a birthday with my wife. She will be greatly missed.
The Regniers
May 23, 2023
Very sweet and special lady. We feel honored to know her. She will be greatly missed.
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