1962
Catherine
2011
Catherine Mary Shipley
January 18, 1962 — September 20, 2011
Catherine Mary Shipley (nee Huscroft), 49 of Kent passed away on September 20, 2011 after a courageous battle with ALS.
Cathy was a graduate of St. V and Kent State University.
Cathy was involved in many organizations, numerous volunteer services, 24 years of teaching in the Kent City Schools at Central and Davey elementary, and her commitment to her family, friends and community. Cathy touched the lives of many through her mentoring, teaching and years of service.
She received an award for her 24 years of teaching service and was the recipient of the Dr. Emilio D. Ferrara Community Service Award.
Preceded in death by mother and father in law, David G. and Vivian A. Shipley; and brother Tom J. Huscroft. She is survived by her husband of 23 years, David; son David; daughters, Catie and Ellen; parents Bobbie and Whitey Huscroft of Stow; siblings Mike of Phoenix, AZ, Mark (Sarah) of Silver Lake, Jim (Mary) of Carmel, Indiana, John (Cyndi) of Mesa, AZ, Rick and Maureen of Kent, Barb (Gene) of Suffolk, VA; sisters in law, Heidi Huscroft and Cynthia Shipley of Little River, NC. She also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
The family would like to thank all the numerous caregivers and the generosity of friends and community whose support was instrumental in these past few years. Special thanks to Tammy Cochran for her tireless devotion to the care of Cath.
Calling hours will be from 4 to 8 on Friday at Holy Family Church in Stow. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday at 11 am at Holy Family Catholic Church. Interment will be at Standing Rock Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Kelly Reeves Memorial Foundation c/o 511 N. River Rd., Munroe Falls, OH 44262, ALS Association Northern Ohio Chapter, 2500 East 22nd Street Suite 102, Cleveland, OH 44115 or Alex's Lemonade Stand at alexslemonade.org.
Cathy was a graduate of St. V and Kent State University.
Cathy was involved in many organizations, numerous volunteer services, 24 years of teaching in the Kent City Schools at Central and Davey elementary, and her commitment to her family, friends and community. Cathy touched the lives of many through her mentoring, teaching and years of service.
She received an award for her 24 years of teaching service and was the recipient of the Dr. Emilio D. Ferrara Community Service Award.
Preceded in death by mother and father in law, David G. and Vivian A. Shipley; and brother Tom J. Huscroft. She is survived by her husband of 23 years, David; son David; daughters, Catie and Ellen; parents Bobbie and Whitey Huscroft of Stow; siblings Mike of Phoenix, AZ, Mark (Sarah) of Silver Lake, Jim (Mary) of Carmel, Indiana, John (Cyndi) of Mesa, AZ, Rick and Maureen of Kent, Barb (Gene) of Suffolk, VA; sisters in law, Heidi Huscroft and Cynthia Shipley of Little River, NC. She also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
The family would like to thank all the numerous caregivers and the generosity of friends and community whose support was instrumental in these past few years. Special thanks to Tammy Cochran for her tireless devotion to the care of Cath.
Calling hours will be from 4 to 8 on Friday at Holy Family Church in Stow. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday at 11 am at Holy Family Catholic Church. Interment will be at Standing Rock Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Kelly Reeves Memorial Foundation c/o 511 N. River Rd., Munroe Falls, OH 44262, ALS Association Northern Ohio Chapter, 2500 East 22nd Street Suite 102, Cleveland, OH 44115 or Alex's Lemonade Stand at alexslemonade.org.
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