Catherine Conway

1867 - 1948  (~ 80 years)

• Name	Catherine Conway
  Born	Aug 1867	Curling, Newfoundland   [1]
  Gender	Female
  Died	4 Aug 1948	Curling, Newfoundland   [2]
  Notes	Western Star, August 18, 1948 BATTCOCK, Catherine Mrs. Catherine Battcock An aged and respected lady passed away on August 4, in the person of Mrs. Catherine BATTCOCK. Death came suddenly to Mrs. BATTCOCK but that was as she wished it. She was a devout Catholic and was comforted with the last rites of her church, and received many visits from her parish priest, Reverend Father Leo DRAKE. She was in her 81st year and had resided with her daughter, Mrs. John GUSHUE for the past eleven years when her husband, John BATTCOCK, died. Mrs. BATTCOCK (nee CONWAY) was born in Curling in 1867, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas CONWAY. She was ever industrious throughout the years, gained many friends through her charity and kindness for the less fortunate. A life long member of Sacred Heart Church at Petries, she gave much time and attention to church affairs. She was a member of the altar society all during her life. Mrs. BATTCOCK leaves five children to mourn her loss, one son, Thomas, with the Western Publishing Company, and four daughters, Mrs. John GUSHUE, Mrs. W.P. YOUNG and Anne all residing at Curling; and Mrs. John DUNPHY at St. John's. Also one sister, Mrs. Teresa WEBBER at Curling; and one sister Mrs. B. CHRISTOPHER living at Melrose, Mass. Also a number of grand Children to whom she was much attached. The funeral was from here daughter's home, Main St., Curling on August 5 after solemn High Requiem Mass, the celebrant being Reverend Father TOMPKINS while Fathers WOODROW and QUIGLEY acted as deacon and subdeacon. A large gathering of relatives and friends followed the remains to the church and grave side. The prayers at the grave side were recited by Father TOMPKINS. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Contributed by: John Paul Bradford
  Person ID	I3936	Families of Calvert (Caplin Bay), Newfoundland
  Last Modified	14 Jul 2015

  
  

  Family	John J. Battcock,   b. Nov 1854, Brigus South, Newfoundland ,   d. 15 May 1937, Curling, Newfoundland  (Age ~ 82 years)
  Children	1. Cecilia Battcock,   b. Curling, Newfoundland ,   d. 1918   2. Thomas Battcock,   b. Nov 1897, Curling, Newfoundland ,   d. Yes, date unknown   3. Teresa Battcock,   b. Jul 1898, Curling, Newfoundland ,   d. Yes, date unknown   4. Mona Battcock,   b. Jun 1902, Curling, Newfoundland ,   d. Yes, date unknown   5. Hannah Battcock,   b. Abt Oct 1904, Curling, Newfoundland ,   d. Yes, date unknown  (Age ~ 1 years)   6. Mary Battcock   7. Anne Battcock
  Last Modified	10 Apr 2015
  Family ID	F1138	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map		Born - Aug 1867 - Curling, Newfoundland Died - 4 Aug 1948 - Curling, Newfoundland  = Link to Google Earth
  Pin Legend	: Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  
  

• Sources

  [S30] 1921 Newfoundland Census, Newfoundland's Grand Banks, (Online: Transcribed entries of nominal 1921 Newfoundland Census posted under "Census, Fishing Rooms and Planter Listings). [S56] Western Star, (TC Transcontinental, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Newspaper published weekdays and Saturday at Corner Brook. Also serving Stephenville, Bay of Islands, Bay St. George and Humber Valley areas).