BORN

1918

DIED

2014

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Catherine Morgan Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 13, 2014.

Catherine "Kay" (Hossan) Morgan, 96, wife of the late E. LeRoy Morgan, passed away Monday, May 12, 2014 at Bethel Health Care.

Catherine was born in Danbury, March 20, 1918, a daughter of the late Albert and Ellen (Barrett) Hossan. Before her move to Bethel Health Care in 2008, she had lived in Danbury all of her life. She was a graduate of Danbury High School Class of 1935B. She had been a lifelong parishioner of St. Peter Church in Danbury.

Catherine met her beloved Roy at the John W. Leahy Company, where they were both employed. They were married May 30, 1941 and celebrated over 69 years of marriage. She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother and grandmother who always reached out to help her family and friends, giving comfort and love. She will be sadly missed by all.

She is survived by two daughters and their husbands: Elaine and Arthur Leach of Danbury, Janet and Joseph O'Connor of Brookfield. Three grandsons: Paul Kocot and his wife, Dawn, of New Fairfield, Jordan Leach of New Preston and Wayne Kocot and his wife, Chantal, of Danbury. Her sister-in-law: Jeanette Hossan of Brookfield. Also surviving are five step-grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, eight step-great-grandchildren, three step-great-great grandchildren, two nieces and two nephews.

Catherine was predeceased by her brother, Albert Hossan, her grandson, Karl Leach and one niece.

Catherine's family wishes to extend special thanks and appreciation to the staff of Bethel Health Care for the kind and compassionate care of Mom (Grandma Kay)

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, May 16, 2014 at 10:30am at St. Peter Church, Danbury. Interment will follow in St. Peter Cemetery.

Friends will be received on Thursday, May 15, 2014 from 4pm – 6pm at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury.

Contributions in her memory may be made to Regional Hospice and Home Care of Western CT, 39 Old Ridgebury Road, Danbury, CT 06810.

For further information or to express your condolences on-line go to www.thegreenfuneralhome.com

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May 15, 2014

Bev Maley

Janet, Thinking of you and your family at this heartfelt time. I was sorry to hear the news today at adoration of your mom's passing. I pray you find some comfort knowing she is safely in Gods embrace. Keeping you in prayer, I will continue to send your family peace filled blessings.
Bev Maley

May 15, 2014

catherine morgan

Janet,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Pat and Charlie Walsh

May 14, 2014

Brenda Meola

Paul and Family-
So sorry to hear of the loss of your grandmother - be comforted knowing she is at peace.
Brenda and Lou Meola and Family

May 14, 2014

Darleen Senete

Passion and I will miss her greatly, but I know she is with our precious Lord and her beloved husband.

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