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Cathy Cole Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 16, 2013.

Cathy (Hennrich) Cole, age 68, died early in the morning of July 16, 2013 at her home in Stamford. Born June 9, 1945, she had lived in Stamford 37 years. Survived by Stephen, her husband of 43 years, brother Carl of Honolulu, HI, daughter Samantha of Riverside, RI, son Jason of Acton, MA, three grandchildren and three nieces, she will be greatly missed.
Cathy was born and raised in Rochester, NY, and was the daughter of the late Nancy Allendorf and the late Warren Hennrich. She was a 1967 graduate of Stanford University, where she majored in International Relations.
She was an avid gardener and was an active member of the Stamford Garden Club, as well as a longtime member of the Alliance Francaise in Greenwich. Fluent in French, she frequently visited France and other Francophone countries, and had traveled throughout Europe and many other regions of the world. Her family and friends will always remember and celebrate her sharp wit and her great love of life's finer pleasures.
A memorial service will be held at the Bartlett Arboretum in Stamford on Monday, July 22, from 6-9 pm. A private interment in Rochester, NY will be held later this summer. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Stamford Garden Club or the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.leopgallagherstamford.com

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July 12, 2020

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Janet Verner

Cathy was one of my dear friends in Salt Lake City. I took care of Samatha and Jason building a strong relationship between our family's. We skied with Cathy and Steve in the beautiful mountains of Utah. I think of her often and I keep in touch with Steve.

July 12, 2019

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Madeleine Strass

Cathy was full of fun enjoying her garden as well as a good meal. She was generous and is being missed by all her friends.

July 25, 2013

Jenny Steck Sciglimpaglia

Cathy was a good friend of my mother and she also was great to me. I remember her coming to our house often to play bridge. So outgoing and fun. I have often thought of Cathy over the years since my mother passed away and we lost touch with so many of her friends. Cathy will always be remembered by me since she helped me with my French language classes in school. My thoughts and prayers to the Cole family.

July 22, 2013

Gustavo and Kenia Meyer

Dear Stephen, Samantha and Jason,
Kenia and I would like to offer are most sincere condolences for the loss of your wife and mother. Although we lived so far away from each other we kept our friendship alive, specially through the exchange of yearly Xmas letters. In our early Columbia U. years Cathy always kept our parties alive with her personality and happiness. We will miss her very much. A huge hug to all of you.

July 22, 2013

Mary Ann Milias St. Peter

Cathy and I shared 50 years of friendship. As Hemingway wrote about Paris, I write about Cathy. "If you are lucky to have known Cathy Hennrich Cole, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, she remains with you for she is a moveable feast."

July 22, 2013

Susan Short

Dear Sam and Kelley,
As the service draws near, I think of you both. I am sorry I cannot gather with you and others on this beautiful evening. My thoughts are with you, and with your family.
Love and peace.
Susan

July 22, 2013

Cathy was an extraordinary woman who will be missed by all of us who knew and cared for her. She was kind and considerate to all. Her sharp intellect kept us attentive to what she was saying as there was always truth and accuracy in its content. My thoughts are with Steve, Jason and Samantha as they try to cope with the loss of dear Cathy. Ernie Abate

July 21, 2013

Daniel Cole

My memories of her were always cheery and fun. I remember her stories of foreign travels, her curiosity, and intelligence. She lived a storied and fulfilling life. To Steve and the family, I am saddened by her passing, my thoughts are with you.

July 20, 2013

Stephen, Sam and Jason, we are so sorry for your loss. Cathy had a difficult time with her illness, but, you can remember her the way she was when she was actively involved in life. She apparently was an intelligent woman and someone to be proud of. We, too, hope that she will rest in peace, free of such terrible pain. We send our best wishes that you will find solace and peace in knowing that her suffering has ended. Love, Joyce and Rich Vertz

July 20, 2013

Karla Verner

Dear Steve, Samantha, and Jason:
Cathy was a vibrant, articulate, and fun person to be around. My thoughts are with you. I used to babysit Samantha and Jason during our joint tenure in SLC and Cathy made me feel like a member of the family. We have in common our love for the French culture, language, and cuisine. She was a class act.

July 20, 2013

Martha Kramer

As neighbors, we appreciated all her service to our neighborhood and Stamford overall. This included her service to the Fairfield Woods Association, loving tending of the flowers are Lolly Lane and faithful dedication to the Food Bank. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Cole Family. -- The Kramer-Zimmerman's

July 19, 2013

Jan Verner

Steve, Sam, and Jason
I so loved Cathy. She helped keep my sanity while we lived in SLC. I have such fond memories of Cathy, Steve & the 2 wonderful young people that you two allowed me to take care of while you skied on Utah's fine snow.
Take care all of you--I love you.

July 19, 2013

Jason and Family, We are truly sorry for your loss and offer our condolences

ePlus Technology Staff

July 19, 2013

Dear Steve and Family, I want to offer you my sincere condoleances. I had met Cathy only 5 yeras ago when I joined the AFG but I always enjoyed to see her
at the luncheon and other meetings she was our sunshine.

Sylviane Leibowitz Hartsdale NY

July 18, 2013

Al Simeone

Dear Steve and Family,
Im very sorry to hear of the passing of your wife Cathy. A great lady and always had a smile on her face every time I saw her. My thoughts and prayers are with you at your time of loss. Al Simeone Den Woods Tree Service

July 18, 2013

Helene & Maurice Labrecque

Jason, Shelley, Parker & Hamilton, we're so sorry for your great loss. Our deepest sympathy to all of your family.

July 18, 2013

So sorry to hear of Cathy's passing. She was my "Jolly Bus" friend for many years. Ursula Healy

July 18, 2013

May you rest in peace special lady. Fly with the angels - they have a lot to learn from you.
Steve - no words can even come close to providing you with comfort in that hole in your heart you now have. You and Cathy had something special that most people only dream about. Our thoughts and prayer go out to you and your family. Love Jim and Thais Flahety

July 18, 2013

Susan Benthall

In 1996, Cathy was a founding member of our French group, the Cafe Franco-americain, and she gave it stability as other members came and went. We appreciated her lively, curious mind, and her gracious hospitality when we met in her home. She will be missed. Our thoughts are with Steve at this very sad time.

July 18, 2013

Deepest sympathy to Cathy's family at this difficult time. I knew her only for the last few years of her life, through the Alliance Française. I always admired the stoic way she bore her illness.

July 18, 2013

Our condolences to you and your family.
We have had fond memories with you and Cathy at the Bartlett concerts.

Nancy & Paul Tannen

July 18, 2013

Dennis Hogan

Sam,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Given how wonderful you are, your mother must have been a very special person. She will surely be missed.

Dennis and Mary

July 18, 2013

I knew and loved Cathy as a member of the Stamford Garden Club.
She was smart, witty, and a joy to be with.
Deepest condolences on this great loss to Stephen and the family.
Elizabeth Libner, Stamford, CT

July 18, 2013

Nancy Ochsenschlager

My thoughts and much love Sam.

July 17, 2013

Alessandra Gaudio-Tamerin

My heart goes out to all of you in this difficult time.
I send you my deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
Alessandra Gaudio-Tamerin

July 17, 2013

Madeleine Strass

I will remember Cathy for all the good times we had talking about gardens and good wine and food and her little notebook where she entered each new French word she heard. I will miss her.

Madeleine Strass

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