Catherine Angela ANDREW

ANDREW, Catherine Angela - age 79, of Fenton, died peacefully Saturday, October 27, 2012 at St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 AM Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 600 N. Adelaide St., Fenton with Fr. Mike Depcik celebrant. Interment will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery in Hubbardston, MI. Visitation will be held 2-8 PM Monday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 W. Silver Lake Rd., Fenton where a rosary will be prayed at 7 PM. Visitation will also be held 10 AM unitl the time of Mass at the church on Tuesday. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to The Powers Relocation Project and to the Diocese of Lansing, Deaf Ministries. Mrs. Andrew was born June 4, 1933 in Hubbardston, MI, the daughter of the late Thomas and Lillian (Kane) Donahue and attended Michigan School for the Deaf. She married the love of her life Thurman Andrew on February 14, 1987 and he preceded her in death on March 21, 1997. Mrs. Andrew retired from University of Michigan Printing Department after 27 years of service. She had been an avid bowler, loved the Detroit Tigers and was so proud of her Irish heritage. She was known by all who met her as a warm, sweet lady who loved her family and being with them more than anything. Surviving are siblings, Agnes McKenna, Raymond Donahue, Patricia Roka (William), Richard Donahue (Joyce); many nephews, nieces, great- nephews and great-nieces. She will be especially missed by nephews, Samuel, Patrick (Karen) and Jason Roka (Morgan), and niece Karen Zambiasi (Robert); also great nephews; Evan, Logan, Aiden, newest great-niece Emery and most especially by great nieces, Hannah and Lauren who brought her great joy. She is also survived by her 3 step-children, Tom Andrew (Edie), Lori Kurran (Tom), Judy Andrew (Larry); many step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by 2 infant brothers, Thomas Charles and John Donahue. The family wishes to thank Dr. Carolyn Johnston and staff, the nurses and doctors at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital and Michigan Interpreting Services for all their care and compassion. Online condolences may be posted on the obituaries page ofwww.sharpfuneralhomes.com

Visitation

Monday, October 29, 2012 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sharp Funeral Homes - Fenton Chapel
1000 Silver Lake Road Fenton 48430, United States