Catherine T. MacDonald

Catherine T. MacDonald, 92 of Devils Lake, ND died on Tuesday, February 05, 2008 at her home under the loving care of her daughter and family and Mercy Hospice Staff. Mass of Christian Burial for Catherine will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, St. Michael, ND. Fr. Paul Ruge and Fr. Charles Leute, O.P. will concelebrate the Mass and burial will be in St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Friday from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Visitation on Saturday will be at the church from 10:00 a.m. until time of the funeral Mass. Serving as Casket Bearers for Catherine will be Craig Swigart, Robert Jacobs, Roger Laurens, Jim Lange, Chris Barr, Shannon Dugdale, Clarence Longie, Wade Longie and Paul Matheny. Music will be provided by Joseph Brooks, soloist and JoDee Lagein, organist Catherine was born on February 25, 1915, the daughter of Robert and Helen (Jetty) Cavanaugh at Sheyenne, North Dakota where she was raised. She attended Boarding School and Day School at Fort Totten. Catherine moved to Oregon where she made her home for 31 years and worked in the ship yards during World War II. Catherine was united in marriage to Frank MacDonald in December of 1945 in Jamestown, ND. They established their home in Oregon where they lived, worked and raised their family. Mr. MacDonald died in 1976. After Frank’s death, Catherine returned to North Dakota where she has since made her home. In 2002 she moved to Skyview Apartments and most recently was living in the Fremont Apartments with her daughter. After returning to North Dakota, Catherine cooked for the Senior Meals Program in St. Michael for 10 years. Catherine was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and was a Gold Star Mother. One of Catherine’s favorite pastimes was playing Bingo. In her younger years she enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. There are many things we will miss about Catherine, especially her sense of humor, her soft and tender heart and her loving and caring ways. May Catherine rest in peace. Catherine is survived by her daughter, Henrietta “Todee” Brooks of Vacaville, California Grandchildren: Mitchell Brooks and his wife, Sherry Kelly Lailhengue and her husband, Lucien Danielle Bentoncourt Great Grandchildren: Jeffrey Brooks, James Brooks and Joseph Brooks Many nieces, nephews and their families and many dear friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Frank; son, John A. MacDonald in 1967; grandson, Frank L. MacDonald; brothers, Michael Cavanaugh, Alfred Cavanaugh, Robert Cavanaugh, Frank Cavanaugh, Dennis Cavanaugh, Steven Lohnes and Art Longie; sister, Frances Olson.