Catherine R. (Kelliher) Morrissey, 79, of Suffield loving wife of 50 years to the late Harry M. Morrissey passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Born on November 26, 1940, in Worcester, MA, she was the daughter of the late William and Gertrude (Merriam) Kelliher and grew up in Auburn, MA.
Catherine and Harry met in High School and were united in Holy Matrimony on August 25, 1962.
She was an avid tennis player and played competitively for over 25 years. Family was extremely important to Catherine and she showed that by being a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister.
Catherine is survived by her children, Sondra M. Morrissey of Enfield, Kimberlee A. Revior and her husband, George of Boston, MA and Peter M. Morrissey of Enfield, 2 cherished grandchildren, Abigail and Aaron; a brother, Robert Kelliher of Swansea, MA; a sister, Mary Grafflin of Dallas, TX and several nieces and nephews. Catherine was predeceased by two brothers, John and William Kelliher. There are no calling hours. Funeral services for Catherine will be held privately. Memorial contributions in Catherine's memory may be made to the Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center in Springfield, MA, www.tjoconnoradoptioncenter.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Rd., Enfield. For online expressions of sympathy or directions please visit www.leetestevens.com.