Obituary for Catherine Louise Granger (Downes)
Catherine Louise (Downes) Granger, 86, longtime resident of Worthington, Ma., died February 27, 2024 at the Springside Nursing and Rehabilitation Home in Pittsfield, MA. Catherine fought a long and admirable 2 year battle against Congestive Heart Failure. The CHF led to a multitude of serious side illnesses which made treatment long, painful and challenging for Catherine. Throughout her end of life journey she never, not once, complained about her aches, pains or ailments. The heart disease which finally took her life, could not diminish the size of her spiritual heart and the continued, selfless giving she provided for Kenneth and their family.
Catherine was an amazing homemaker and longtime school bus driver. She loved doing word searches and puzzles. She loved hosting holiday dinners and summer picnics. She was a proud homesteader with many self-sufficient skills all passed on to her children.
Catherine was born on June 3, 1937 in Westfield, Ma. She was the daughter of Joseph and Lena (Otto) Downes.
On August 20, 1955, Catherine married Kenneth M. Granger. They would have celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary this year. Kenneth who was in the same nursing home, stayed with Catherine and held her hand for the final days of her life. They built their own home in Worthington and over the years raised five children.
Survivors include her husband Kenneth, four daughters, Deborah Wolfram, Charlene Granger, Diane Rushford (Ronald) and Melissa Porter (Michael). She also leaves an only son, Eugene Granger (Darlene). Seven grandchildren, Jeremy Wolfram, Heather Gagnon, Rebecca Gagnon (Scott), Vanessa Farrell (Jason), Annette Cunningham (Tim), Alex Porter and Blake Porter (Korrin). Also eight great-grandchildren, Jeremy Wolfram, Jr., Ben Wolfram, Caleb Gagnon, Kylie Jones, Aidan Jones, Keegan Farrell, Althea Farrell and Charlie Rose Porter, along with several nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by two sisters, Roberta Kolsti and Anna Seymour.
There will be no wake or funeral services. Burial or committal of ashes will be at the convenience of her family.
In lieu of flowers, suggested donations are for the Hilltown Elder Network, 387 Main Road, Chesterfield, MA, 01012 or to the Worthington MA Police or Fire Departments.
Catherine was an amazing homemaker and longtime school bus driver. She loved doing word searches and puzzles. She loved hosting holiday dinners and summer picnics. She was a proud homesteader with many self-sufficient skills all passed on to her children.
Catherine was born on June 3, 1937 in Westfield, Ma. She was the daughter of Joseph and Lena (Otto) Downes.
On August 20, 1955, Catherine married Kenneth M. Granger. They would have celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary this year. Kenneth who was in the same nursing home, stayed with Catherine and held her hand for the final days of her life. They built their own home in Worthington and over the years raised five children.
Survivors include her husband Kenneth, four daughters, Deborah Wolfram, Charlene Granger, Diane Rushford (Ronald) and Melissa Porter (Michael). She also leaves an only son, Eugene Granger (Darlene). Seven grandchildren, Jeremy Wolfram, Heather Gagnon, Rebecca Gagnon (Scott), Vanessa Farrell (Jason), Annette Cunningham (Tim), Alex Porter and Blake Porter (Korrin). Also eight great-grandchildren, Jeremy Wolfram, Jr., Ben Wolfram, Caleb Gagnon, Kylie Jones, Aidan Jones, Keegan Farrell, Althea Farrell and Charlie Rose Porter, along with several nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by two sisters, Roberta Kolsti and Anna Seymour.
There will be no wake or funeral services. Burial or committal of ashes will be at the convenience of her family.
In lieu of flowers, suggested donations are for the Hilltown Elder Network, 387 Main Road, Chesterfield, MA, 01012 or to the Worthington MA Police or Fire Departments.