Member of St. Theresa’s Church

Published in the February 22, 2018 edition

NORTH READING — 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 were on Tuesday, February 20 and the funeral service was held at Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Wednesday, February 21. www.CroswellFuneralHome.com