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Catherine Leydon Obituary
1954 - 2025
Lynn - Catherine F. "Cathy" (Cronin) Leydon, age 70, of Lynn, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family after a lengthy battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was the wife of Francis J. "Frank" Leydon, with whom she shared 47 years of marriage. Born and raised in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lucinda (Carr) Cronin. She had lived in Lynn since 1977.
Cathy was a graduate of Marion High School, class of 1972, and received her bachelor's degree in social work from Providence College. She was a home daycare provider for many years and enjoyed taking care of the neighborhood kids. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her three children; Sean Leydon, Justin Leydon and his wife Erin, and Meagan Leydon; two grandchildren; Aedan and Miles Leydon; three sisters, Mary Cronin, Patricia Berardi and her husband Gino, and Colleen Gordon and her husband Bill, her brother-in-law, Lou Galante; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Cindy Galante.
Service Information: Her visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, from 4-7PM in the SOLIMINE FUNERAL HOME, 426 Broadway (Rt 129), Lynn. Her funeral mass will be on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 10AM in Sacred Heart Church, 571 Boston St, Lynn. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Those who prefer may make donations to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 465 Waverley Oaks Rd Suite 202, Waltham, MA 02452. Directions and guestbook at www.solimine.com
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Dave Longyear
April 28, 2025
Frank and family. I recently learned of the passing of Cathy and wanted to express my sincere condolences. I have many great memories of both of you from the PC days. I hope you are doing okay.
Cathie Plassmann
February 19, 2025
Joe and I were saddened to hear of Cathy's passing. Members of the "Greek School" gang will welcome Cathy, another member gone too soon. Our condolences to Frankie and the family. Godspeed Cathy
Judy Meredith
February 19, 2025
Sean, Meagan, and Justin, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. She was a special lady, and I have many memories of her from SHS.
Judy Meredith
Helen Jennings
February 10, 2025
Sean, Justin, & Meagan....I have fond memories of your Mother that go back to your early education at Little Theatre Nursery School where I had you in my class. She was such a nice person and a great Mother. I hope your memories will be some comfort for you.
Fondly, Helen Jennings ( Miss Helen)
Jim Healy
February 10, 2025
Frank, I am so sorry to learn of the death of your wife, Kathy. May God give you peace at this difficult time. Your friend, Jim Healy.
Ronnie & Cheryl Sullivan
February 10, 2025
We were so saddened to hear about Cathy´s passing. I was one of the fortunate ones who was lucky enough to have Cathy care for my two boys Sean and Connor for 5 years. She treated them like her own family. She was like their second Mom, they loved being with her so much! Cathy was a wonderful caring person and our hearts go out to her family. She will be so missed.
Solimine Funeral Homes - Broadway
February 10, 2025
The Solimine Family and Staff wish to express our sincere sympathy to you. It is our hope that we may be able to make this difficult period more bearable. Please feel free to call on us at anytime, as we are always available for you.
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