Catherine “Terry” (Walsh) Parsons – 78, of North Reading, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2018, after a lengthy illness. Catherine was the daughter of the late Catherine Edna (Smith) and Joseph Walsh, formerly of Lee Road, North Reading.
Catherine was born in Everett and spent her early childhood there before moving to North Reading, where she lived most of her life. She was a member of St. Theresa’s Church for about 70 years, she attended North Reading Schools and was a graduate of Reading Memorial High School in Reading.
Catherine is survived by her daughter Kathleen Parsons; granddaughter Taylor Saulnier; her sister Joanne Walsh and brothers William Walsh, David Walsh, and John Walsh. Catherine was predeceased by her youngest daughter Lauralee Parsons; her husband of 53 years, Stephen Parsons; her sister Eileen Walsh, brothers Joseph (Ned) Walsh, Jr., James Walsh and Thomas Walsh.
Calling hours will be on Tuesday, February 20th, from 5 to 8 PM and the funeral service will be held at Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Wednesday, February 21st at 10:30 AM. www.CroswellFuneralHome.com
We are so sorry for your loss
Sincerely Tone and Bob Crossman
Thank you from my family, Joanne Walsh
MY FAMILY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO YOU KATHLEEN AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOTHER I KNOW FROM YOU SHE IS AT PEACE WITH GOD AND ALL THE ANGELS HAVE RECIVED HER WITH THE ALMIGHTY PRAISES ON HIGH MAY GOD KEEP HER BY HIS SIDE AND SHINE HIS LOVE UPON HER AMEN
Kathy so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you ❤️
Joanne and family
So sorry for your loss sending love and prayers
Sharon and George, thank you for being there for me. – Joanne
Will miss your sense of humor, Sending prayers
I’m am so sorry to hear this news Joanne. My prayers for you and your family. May God bring you peace.
Thank you, Debbie. I was sorry to hear about your mom, too.
I look back fondly on our childhood years in the old neighborhood, and recently saw Callie Grant
Patty MacKean and Steve Conrad at my sister’s service. I hope you are doing well.
– Joanne
The way through the world is more difficult to find than the way beyond it. Sorry for your loss Joanne and family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers
Thank you, Joe.
Sorry for your loss Kathy & Joanne!
Thank you, Reinya, and thank you for being there for Kathy and me. – Joanne
My prayers and thoughts are with all of you! I have many fond memories of Terry and will miss her! May God bring you all strength and peace.
Thank you, Becky. – Joanne
Thank you everyone for your kind expressions of sympathy. My sister, Terry will be missed a lot. – Joanne Walsh