Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home

Anderson, Cathy I.

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Cathy I. Anderson

Cathy passed away suddenly, but peacefully, on September 18 after a short illness. She was surrounded by her husband and children.  She is survived by her husband Robert, children Scott(Claire) and Sharon (Ryan), and grandchildren Phoebe, Forrest, Freya, Breanna and Taylor, her mother Irma and sister Brenda.

Cathy was born at Oak Ridge, TN and graduated from high school there.   She attended Middle Tennessee State University at Murfreesboro, TN with a two year degree in Business Administration. Growing up in Eastern Tennessee was always an especially happy memory for Cathy.  She was particularly fond of the beauty of the Great Smokey Mountains and all of the amazing natural wonders there.

Cathy and Bob were married at Penndel, PA in 1969 in a small Lutheran church that had family history. Their son, Scott, was born in 1971 and daughter Sharon in 1975 while they lived outside of Philadelphia. Cathy enjoyed the adventure and challenges of life, raising a family, and was always a bright presence for all around her. Cathy and Bob moved to Fairport, NY in 1976 where Cathy worked for the Fairport School District, The Fairport Public Library and then with Marsh & McClennan insurance brokerage until she retired. During retirement years Cathy and Bob enjoyed travel, nature, andspending time with their grandchildren. Her many hobbies included music (playing piano, the Mountain Dulcimer andbeing a member of the church Bell Choir), crocheting, gardening, bird watching, her beloved Black Labs (Emma and Izzy), book clubs, Church activities, cooking, and girls trips. Being with friends and family was always most important for her.  Cathy and Bob recently celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary and were looking forward to many more years to come.

Cathy was a truly bright light to all she touched and she has left us with many wonderful memories which will be cherished forever.

Special thanks and much love to Cathy’s Bethlehem Lutheran Church family and to all her friends for all the love, support and friendship you gave to her for all these years. She loved you all.

Calling Hours Saturday September 28, 2024 5-7PM at the Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home (Egypt Location) 7501 Pittsford Palmyra Road, Fairport. Funeral Service Sunday September 29, 2024 1PM at Bethlehem Lutheran Church 48 Perrin Street, Fairport.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to: Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 48 Perrin St, Fairport, NY 14450 in Cathy’s name.

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16 responses to “Anderson, Cathy I.”

  1. Marcy Adams Avatar
    Marcy Adams

    Oh Cathy, Whatever will we do without your quick wit and ever present smile? I will miss you. May God hold Bob, your children and grandchildren in his loving arms, hopefully giving them comfort with cherished memories of your time together.

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  2. Neil and Sandy Frankel Avatar
    Neil and Sandy Frankel

    We were so sad to learn of Cathy’s passing. Please know that we are thinking of you, Bob, and your entire family. May her memory be a blessing and bring comfort in the days and months ahead.

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  3. Briget Grbic Avatar
    Briget Grbic

    Sorry to hear about Cathy’s passing. She was a joy in the Marsh office for many years. May her joy now radiant from heaven.

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  4. Barb Kuehn Avatar
    Barb Kuehn

    Keith and I will always remember Cathy’s ever present smile. We keep Bob and her family in our thoughts and prayers. BARB

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  5. Stephen and Johanna Pond Avatar
    Stephen and Johanna Pond

    Dear Bob,

    We are so sorry to learn about Cathy’s passing. May the love your shared be her legacy to cherish always. With our sympathy our prayers.

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  6. Ann Dutton Avatar
    Ann Dutton

    Rest in peace Cathy. 🙏💕
    Love from all of the Dutton’s in England.

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  7. Mary Jane Jones Avatar
    Mary Jane Jones

    I was shocked to learn of Cathy’s passing!! She will certainly be missed by all who knew her. She was a wonderful neighbor for all the years I lived across the street. My love goes out to Bob Scott and Sharon and families. It just seems so unreal!!!
    Janie ❤️❤️❤️

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  8. Linda Potts Avatar
    Linda Potts

    I am so sorry to hear of Cathy’s sudden passing. I remember her friendliness and warmth! My prayers and sympathy to Bob and her family.

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  9. Glenn and Kris Alexander Avatar
    Glenn and Kris Alexander

    Bob, Scott, Sharon and family,
    These pictures of Cathy are beautiful and capture the essence of you and your family. Cathy was truly talented in so many ways and all of her friends loved her humor, passion, generosity, and the love she had for her good music, books, movies and, of course, her beloved Smoky Mountains.
    There is a hole in our hearts now, but we’ll be forever grateful for the 45 years of friendship and precious memories.
    Love and peace to all of you, We’re here, Bob. 💕
    Glenn and Kris

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  10. Nicky Dutton Avatar
    Nicky Dutton

    I only met Cathy the once when both she and Bob came over to England for Scott and Claire’s wedding back in 2003. Since then we became Facebook friends and that’s when I got to see who Cathy was. What a lovely happy and beautiful soul she was… her love for all things nature, her beloved Izzy, her children, grandchildren, her love of the church, the Smokey mountains … her soulmate Bob and of course her love of the exclamation mark!!!!!! I’ll miss her chats on Facebook. She really was a beautiful light. I’m so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all with much love, Nicky, Stuart, Melissa, Sarah and Gracie 🐾 xxx (UK family)

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  11. Ann (Bufano) Thornley Avatar
    Ann (Bufano) Thornley

    I remember Cathy’s smile and friendly nature growing up as a kid on Brentwood Lane. She was so kind and warm-hearted, always interested in asking how I was doing. So very sorry for your loss. May your wonderful memories of her comfort you during this difficult time!

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  12. Peggy Osenbach Avatar
    Peggy Osenbach

    I was so sorry to hear about Cathy’s passing.
    She always brought such passionate energy wherever she went. Her enthusiasm for her her family, her dogs, and the Great Smoky Mountains was contagious. Listening to her very detailed stories always brought a smile to my face. She’ll be greatly missed. Sending lots of love.

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  13. Douglas J Barrett Avatar
    Douglas J Barrett

    I knew Cathy Anderson very well as a sweet and giving person with nice sense of humor. She is and was well loved 🥰 Rest in Peace Cathy

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  14. Dan Juers Avatar
    Dan Juers

    Bob,

    Please know that Linda and I have held you and your family in our hearts and prayers ever since we heard the shocking news of Cathy’s death. Our thoughts and prayers will surround you as you grieve her loss and celebrate the joyful life she lived with such passion and enthusiasm.

    God’s peace sustain you, Dan and Linda Juers

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  15. Margo & Fred Schmidt Avatar
    Margo & Fred Schmidt

    Bob, our deepest sympathy to you, your children and grandchildren on the untimely loss of Cathy. We remember you all so well, even though we moved to North Carolina eighteen years ago. Cathy had the most caring and warm personality towards everyone she came in contact with. May all your wonderful memories of Cathy help you through this very difficult time.

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  16. Mary Lawrence-Khalil Avatar
    Mary Lawrence-Khalil

    Cathy used to attend my Jazzercise classes! We loved our little “Tennessee Cathy” , she always shared her beautiful smile with everyone at the ER Jazzercise Center.

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