Catherine L. Audette

 Catherine L. Audette, 82, passed away in the comfort of her own home surrounded by her loving family on February 28, 2023.

Catherine was born in Acushnet and was the daughter of Joseph Blaise and Irene (O’Grady) Blaise. 

Catherine was employed in customer service with Titleist Co. for many years until her retirement. She enjoyed gardening, country dancing and good country music. She will be remembered by her family as a kind, caring mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Catherine is survived by her children, Donna Silva and her husband Ed of Clearwater, FL, Dennis Audette of New Bedford, MA, Karen Furtado and her husband Manny of Acushnet, MA; grandchildren, Jessica Furtado and her companion ,Kyle Rondeau; Morgan Furtado and her companion, Robert Ouellette; Joseph Wood and Olivia Audette; great-granddaughter, Camryn Wood and several nieces.

She was the mother of the late Gary Audette; sister of the late Roger Blaise and grandmother of the late Megan Audette.

The family would like to acknowledge the kind and compassionate care provided to Catherine by Heather, Erika and Joselina and the staff of Community Nurse Home Care.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a time of visitation on Sunday, March 5, 2023 from 1-4pm in the Donaghy New Day Funeral Home, 465 County St., New Bedford.

Her funeral will be held on Monday, March 6th with prayers beginning at 10am in the funeral home.

Burial will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, New Bedford.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Mrs. Audette’ s memory to Community Nurse Home Care, 62 Center St., Fairhaven, MA 02719

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