Catherine S. Fadden, age 84 passed away Sept. 1, 2011 at Springhouse Estates. She was a long time resident of Willow Grove before moving to Lower Gwynedd. Her husband Leo passed away in 1972. Born in Wilkes Barre, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ambrose Charles and Virginia (Nee Gilligan) Simonson. Mrs. Fadden graduated from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Wilkes Barre. She worked at Holy Redeemer Hospital as a Registered Nurse in the operating room for 28 years. A parishioner at St. David’s Church Catherine was an avid bridge player, gardener, baker and animal lover. She also enjoyed traveling, particularly to Ireland where she visited numerous times.
She is the loving mother of Patrick L. (Marian Rose) of Wilkes Barre, PA, Coleen M. Fadden of Ambler, Michael D. (Lois) of Margate, NJ, Daniel J. (Lori) of Horsham and Maureen C. Fadden of Glenside. Also survived by 4 granddaughters; Christina Reynolds, Erin Fadden, Meaghan Fadden and Lindsey Bazard and a great grandson Maxwell James Reynolds. She is the sister of Robert Simonson, Margaret Reinert, Barbara Schonk, Virginia Mazza and the late Charles, Eugene and Elizabeth Simonson. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to call Tues. 9:30 am at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 259 Forest Ave. Ambler followed by Funeral Mass at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers contributions to Alzheimer’s Assoc., 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl 17, Chicago, IL 60601-7633, www.alz.org or Marshfield Area Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box 84, Marshfield, WI 54449 would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements are by FitzPatrick Funeral Home, Abington.

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