Obituary of Catherine McLean

WATERBURY- Miss Catherine W. McLean, 95, of 60 Adelaide Ave., Waterbury, died Wednesday April 2, 2008 at the Abbott Terrace Health Center. Miss McLean was born in Dalry, Ayrshire, Scotland, Mar. 13, 1913, daughter of the late John and Jane (Logan) McLean and came to this country in 1914, settling in Waterbury. She was educated in the local school system and retired in 1976 from the Anaconda American Brass Co. after 43 years of service. She was a member of the Bunker Hill Congregational Church where she had served in many offices, including Historian, and as a member of the Diaconate, a member of the Womens Fellowship and had participated in the Bunker Hill Bowling League. She had served as a volunteer with the Waterbury Chapter of the American Red Cross Bloodmobile program and had been a charter member of the Waterbury, Y.W.C.A. She was formerly a member of the Waterbury Garden Club and the American Assoc. of Retired Persons. She leaves several cousins. A graveside service will be held on Monday, April 7, 2008, 10 a.m. at New Pine Grove Cemetery, Waterbury. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. at the Bunker Hill Congregational Church, 274 Bunker Hill Ave., Waterbury. There are no calling hours. The Alderson Funeral Home of Waterbury, 9 Holmes Ave. is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Bunker Hill Congregational Church 274 Bunker Hill Ave., Waterbury, 06708.