Catherine Roberts Nolan
On Tuesday, June 21, 2011, Catherine Roberts Nolan, 88, of Hamden died peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family and caregiver. Born in New Haven on August 4, 1922 to the late Charles K. and Margaret Montgomery Roberts. Catherine grew up in Fair Haven and married the late Robert F. Nolan in 1949. Together in Hamden they made their home and raised their continually growing family. Catherine is survived by her children Shirley Nolan (Paul Montano), John and Cathy Nolan, Michael and Judy Nolan, Betty and George Wooster, Peggy and Bill O'Connor and Mary Nolan Foster. Also, she is survived by grandchildren Jane Tu (Danny), Michele Montano, Robert, Justin (Danielle), Megan, Donna and Michael R. Nolan, George Wooster, Bill and Tim O'Connor, and Bobby and Katie Foster. Furthermore, she is survived by five great-grandchildren and her loving and devoted caregiver Emma Girdziuniene, to whom the family is forever grateful. In addition to her parents and husband she was pre-deceased by her brother Charles K. Roberts Jr. and her son-in-law Raymond Foster Jr. Kay was an active member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church and the Marian Guild as well as the neighborhood 'Mother's Circle.' For many years she was employed by Nolan's Hamden Monument Co. as a bookkeeper. After retirement, she and her husband were fortunate to enjoy many trips to Hawaii, Arizona and Florida. She will be sadly missed and dearly remembered by her family and friends who she spent her entire life loving and caring for. Her funeral will leave from BEECHER & BENNETT FUNERAL HOME, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden, on Friday, June 24th at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Friends may visit with her family on Thursday evening from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will take place in Centerville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family humbly requests donations be sent in Kay's memory to the charity of one's choice.
To the entire Nolan Family, may your happy memories help get you through the difficult days & months ahead. The matriarchs of the family have now passed; however, they have instilled a spirit that will live on for many generations.
Dear Betty & Family, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts, prayers & sympathy are with you at this difficult time. Sincerely, Susan Derbacher
Dear John and Kathy and Michael and Judy, Although I have never met your Mother( mother-in-law) she must have been a wonderful women to have raised such fine sons. May your warm memories of her always make you smile.
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Nolan family. Ed & Connie
To The Nolan Family: I am so sorry for your loss, your Mom was a very special lady, whom I thoroughly enjoyed cleaning for and having our little chat’s. I recall one time she said to me, that she was so happy the way her Family turned out, And how proud to be a Grandma and Great Grandma, and when it was her turn to go she would be ready . She cherished each and every one of you, may she rest in peace now, she is with your Dad My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love Cheryl Hurst
I was never disappointed stopping by to see John, finding him out and Cathy there. Always a smile and a nice word. Our most sincere condolences to the entire family in their loss.
To all my dear friends in the Nolan family: Though we all knew this was coming the reality and finality of losing the last adult from the generation that raised us really hits hard. I feel I have lost my second Mom, a lady who watched out for me and included me in many happy meals with my .brothers. John and Mike. My deep sympathy and condolence to all of you at this sad time. with much love, warren
To the Nolan Family: Carol and I will be unable to attend the services for your mom but we very much want to extend our deepest sympathies to all of you on her passing. This time most certainly brings pain to each of you now but it also brings opportunity to reflect on the happy, loving, and fun times you all spent together. Each of you brought something different to her life. Keep those memories close to you. She rests now as can all of you knowing that she is at peace. All the best to all of you.
A donation to the Rotary International Foundation has been made in Catherine’s name.
Betty and Family, I want to let you know you are all in my prayers on your great loss. Remember to keep the faith.
To John and Family, Our condolences on the loss of your mother.
To John and family.Sorry myself and Anne could not make the services.Our condolences to you all. Edward and Anne
Sorry for your lost