Catherine A. “Cathy” Beigel, 75, of Nashua, wife of Regis M. Beigel, passed away Monday evening, March 28, 2016 after a period of declining health. She spent the past two years at the Courville at Nashua nursing home where she was cared for by the kindest people her family ever met.
A resident of Nashua since 1963, Catherine was born in Albany, New York on September 30, 1940, a daughter of the late Leo and Mary (Geoco) Roche. Educated in Albany schools, she attended St. James Grammar School and graduated from the Academy of Holy Name, Class of 1958.
Cathy was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. In addition to raising her children, she served as secretary and volunteer of St. Christopher School for many years. In her spare time, Cathy was an avid tennis player and loved to play Bridge.
Members of her family include her husband of 55 years, Regis M. Beigel, whom she married on November 26, 1960 at St. James Church in Albany, NY; her four children and their spouses, Jeanne and Sean McGuinness, Chris and Michelle (McGadden) Beigel, James and Sonya Kelsey Beigel, and Margaret and Ward Bennett; eight grandchildren, Tim McGuinness and his wife Laura (Mayo) McGuinness, Mike McGuinness and Chris McGuinness; Nic Beigel, Max Beigel and Valerie Beigel; and Peter Bennett and Thomas Bennett; three sisters, Mary T. Hooper, Bella McCarroll and Ann Malone all of Delmar, NY; a brother, Peter Roche of California; also many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Friday, April 1st from 4 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua on Saturday morning at 11 o’clock. Friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, 166 South River Road, #210, Bedford, NH 03110. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com
