Catherine E. Lasch

Loudonville- Catherine Whalen Lasch of Framingham MA, formerly of Loudonville, NY, died peacefully on January 16, 2018. Catherine was born April 6, 1929 in Albany to Daniel and Eleanor (Mitchell) Whalen. She was a wonderful wife, caring mother and an adoring grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends in Loudonville and on the Cape. Catherine was a great listener who had the Irish gift of gab and always made people feel happy and comfortable around her in good times and in bad. She had a strong personal faith and was an active St. Pius parishioner for many years and enjoyed volunteering at the school and church. Her loving husband Edward and granddaughter Lauren Hally predeceased her. She is survived by her children: Lisa of Brookline MA; Kathryn of Brookline MA; Leah & Michael (Hally) of Westborough MA; Edward & Kathy (Clements) of Wellesley MA: and Michael & Jennifer (Reiser) of Westborough MA. She was beloved Gigi to her grandchildren; Matthew & Kathryn Hally, Teddy, Polly & Georgia Lasch and Samantha & Derek Lasch. She is also survived by her sister & brother-in-law Emmeline & Edward VanValkenburg; sisters-in-law Ann Whalen and Susan Whalen. She was pre-deceased by her sisters Ruth Whalen and Joan Stanford and brothers Daniel and Royal Whalen. She will be missed by her large and loving extended family, including many nieces and nephews, and wonderful friends. Special thank you to the staff at St. Patrick’s Manor in Framingham who provided a warm and caring environment over the last months. Relatives and friends are invited and may visit with Catherine’s family on Sunday January 21, 2018 between the hours of 4PM and 7PM at the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street Albany. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday January 22, 2018 at 9:30AM at St. Pius X Church in Loudonville. The Rite of Committal will immediately follow the Mass at St. Agnes Cemetery in Menands. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Catherine’s memory to St. Pius X Church. To leave a message for the family, light a candle, obtain directions or view other helpful services please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.Com

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Catherine E. Lasch

April 6, 1929 - January 16, 2018