Mrs. Catherine A. Perry, 76, wife of Walter H. Perry, died April 18th at her residence where she was under the care of Hospice of Jefferson County and her family.
There will be a Graveside Committal Service on Saturday, May 4th, at 1pm at Grove Cemetery in LaFargeville with Father Don Robinson officiating, followed by a Celebration of Life at the LaFargeville American Legion from 2-5pm.
Cathy was born on December 22nd, 1947, in Carthage, the daughter of Glenn and Dorothy Trembley Kilmer. She attended St. Mary’s School for 8 years and graduated from Clayton Central School.
On September 26th, 1964, she married Walter H Perry at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Leo Wiley officiating.
Cathy was a homemaker, she loved cooking. She worked at Secor’s Restaurant for a time and at the Grand Union, both in Clayton. She also worked at the 1000 Island Bait Store and Wellesley Island Building Supply.
She was a former Cub Scout Den Mother and a former member of the Fishers Landing Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She also enjoyed crocheting and knitting.
Surviving besides her husband Walt are three daughters, Yvonne (Mark) Getman, Yvette (Kevin) Garnsey, and Joy (Rob) Davis; one son, Walter G. (Mary) Perry; eight grandchildren, Mark Getman Jr., Paige Wiley, Kara Garnsey, Kate Perry, Daniel Perry, Ross Davis, Reed Davis, and Jack Davis; three great grandchildren, Wally Getman, Maren Wiley and Margot Wiley a brother, Art Kilmer; nieces and nephews.
A great grandson Louis K. Garnsey previously deceased her.
Donations can be made in her name to Hospice of Jefferson County, 1398 Gotham St. Watertown, N.Y. 13601, or Grove Cemetery Association.
Jayme Spearnock
To All The Perry Family,
Deepest sympathy. Hard to lose your Mom. Thank God for all your memories. That’s what we have left when our parent goes on to Heaven.
Thinking of you
Bruce and Jayme
Helen Helmer
May your memories comfort you in this sad time . Always loved Aunt Cathy. Love & Hugs to all of you Tink, Johnna, Dereck, & Jacob.
Eleanor speanburgh
To all the Perry family. So sorry for your loss. Cathy was a wonderful person. Will b sending prayers to you all.
Lori Wilson Arnot
Sending much love
Larry and Noreen Hall
To the Perry Family, so sorry for your loss, but you will always have the good memories. We will miss seeing Cathy and Walt in Aldrich.
Lesa Winter
Dearest Walt Sr and family. I am heartbroken hearing Cathy’s passing. She was such kind person You all were a huge part of my life that I will never forget
Carol Kostyk-Hackett
Walt and family,
This breaks my heart knowing Cathy has gone to heaven. For her sake she is not suffering and is at peace. We had many good years as best of friends and very good memories. She will definitely be missed.
Gary & Lisa Calhoun- Davoy
Our deepest condolences and love to your entire family. ❤️
Linda & Gerry Picard
To Joy & Family,
Ger and I are thinking of you and sending our deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your mom. I’ve experienced that mothers never truly leave us. Find peace and comfort in all your memories of her.
Tim Drake
She was an awesome person and always talked to me at bait store and 37 building supply. RIP. Sorry to family for your loss.
john phillip chalk
i am so sorry for your loss you had a lot of good memories together
Scott Link
To the Perry family,
So sorry for your loss. She and my late aunt Dottie Garnsey were friends when they were girls. May good memories be comfort to you.
Barton Kyle
So very sorry for your loss Walt and family
KAY COON
CATHY WAS A GREAT PERSON, MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, I AM SO SORRY. TO WALT AND HER DAUGHTERS THAT STOOD BY HER, I LIKED CATHY ALOT, I AM SORRY.
Clint Weise
We were so saddened to hear Cathy had passed, we had so much fun with her over the years,NASCAR races Flordia trips,our trips to Canada,our card games, boating trips, we will miss her big smile, and laughter, you will always be in our hearts and prayers, RIP our friend, untill we meet again. Clint & Carol Weise
Yuvon, Phil Marra
Walt and family,
Sad to see Cathy passed but she left us with many good memories. A great cook and always had a smile. Loved seeing her come to the Island. Remember all the oranges we squeezed for juice in your Florida home because kids were coming from north to visit and she wanted to be ready!
Scott & Chrystal Weaver
Our condolences to all of the Perry family. We feel so fortunate to have known Cathy so well. Cathy was so easy to talk to and she genuinely cared about us and our family. You could feel her love whenever she hugged you or cooked her amazing meals. We pray she is at peace and she knew how much she was loved.❤️❤️❤️
Tom Sanford
Sorry, Walt and family for passing of Cathy, she was a great lady. I will miss her visits at camp in Aldrich. She was lots of fun. May she RIP.
Ramona Lacey Gonzalez
No words can express the loss of a loved one. Prayers and love for the family and know the grief felt is equal to the amount of love shared.
Helen Bogenschutz
So sorry to hear of the passing of Cathy, she was a great lady, I know she was a friend of Zane’s aunt Dot Bearup they lived in the area in Crescent City Fl. Sending our condolences to the family, may she rest in peace Zane and Helen Bogenschutz
Carolyn ONeill
So very, very sorry for your loss. May the love of family and friends help to comfort you and ease your sadness.
Donna Hotis Taylor
To all that loved Cathy I send prayers and Hugs. She was a great neighbor and friend and will be Missed! She is now in Heaven and is reunited with my Mom and Dad who were great friends. To Walt, little Walt, Yvonne, Yvette and Joy i send Hugs and prayers.
Linda Blake
I’m so sorry to hear of Cathy’s passing. My heartfelt condolences to Walt and his family.
Anne Mosher
Dear Walt and family, We were sorry to hear about Cathy’s passing. She was a wonderful lady. Our deepest condolences. Sincerely, Anne and Fred Mosher
Barry Pete
Barry Pete Cathy was a good person she will be missed
Alice Cote
Walt and family,My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.Hang on to all those precious memories that have been made over the years.May the angels wrap her in their arms and bring her peace.
MichaelM Marshall
Walt and family so sorry to hear about Kathy I first met Kathy and her mom when first started School at St Marys that was in 1957 she will be missed,
Kathleen Pond
So very sorry to hear of Cathy’s passing. I always enjoyed chatting with her in ?wellesley Island Building Supply. Cathy was a very warm and friendly lady. She will be missed by all who knew her..
SueEllen Garnsey
Walt, Yvonne, Yvette, Joy and Walt (and your families) I am so sorry for your loss. Cathy was a hoot!! She will be missed by many. My heart goes out to you all. God Bless
Heather Parrow
May Cathy’s spirit live on through all of you. She was a great lady with abundant laughter. May she Rest In Peace.
Lynda Jackson
Our deepest sympathy to the Perry family..
Fred and Lynda Jackson
Joe & Mary Burnash
So sad learning of Cathy’s passing, we send sincere sympathies to Walt and family. Cathy and Walt were wonderful neighbors for a number of years and Cathy always brightened the day with her smile and friendliness.
John D Delaney
To Walt Perry & family
Donnie & I wish to express 0ur sincere condolences on the passing of Cathy. God Bless Donnie Delaney & Eunie Murray
Russ Waterson
Mr. Perry, Walt Jr, Yvonne, Yvette, Joy and family,
We were so saddened to hear of Mrs. Perry’s passing. She was such a sweet Lady and always wore the biggest smile. She always treated us “kids” very kindly and welcomed us all into her home with open arms. She was such a kind and genuine person. Please accept our deepest condolences and prayer for comfort to you all.
Much love,
Russ and Penny
Sharon & Bob Bourquin
Walt we were so sorry to hear about Cathy – you have our deepest sympathy. She was a great lady and will be missed by all who knew her.
Doreen Meeks
I will always cherish the fond memories of time spent with Cath and Walt and their family —– I am sure the Island trips,camp in the woods,Florida,and around the
table with a deck of cards or home cooked meal ,made our times together a sample of HEAVEN ! May she rest in Pease !
Jon and Johnna
To my dear friend Cathy (who I’m sure can read this from Heaven),
I will always remember your love of babies (I can hear you saying “ugh, babies, I just love babies!), and your incredibly giving and nurturing way. I am so grateful for the weekend that we spent together and the quick friendship that formed. I love you my friend and I know with full assuredness that you are in Heaven, fully healed and understanding so much that you could not know or see when you were here on Earth. I will see you soon and when I do, we’ll be neighbors again (forever)!
Walt,
We love you and we hurt for you as we know that Cathy was, and always will be the apple of your eye. You will see your sweet wife again!
With love,
Jon and Johnna