Obituary of Catherine N. O'Donnell

O'Donnell, Catherine N.- peacefully at home on Oct. 26, 2014, age 78, of Oyster Bay, NY and N. Ft. Myers, FL. Beloved wife of Frank. Loving mother of Hon. Colin F. O'Donnell- Nassau County District Court. Also survived by many cherished relatives and friends. Born in Glasgow, Scotland she was one of the first policewoman in the British Transport Police Department. Upon becoming a proud United States Citizen she taught herself to be a gourmet cook and was the private cook to NYC Mayor Lindsey at Gracie Mansion. Member and Past Regent Catholic Daughters of America- Court Sacred Heart, 40 year Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club Mother's Club and Clothing Sale Committee Volunteer and long time Glen Cove Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop volunteer. Visiting Oyster Bay Funeral Home, 261 South St. Oyster Bay, NY, Monday 3-5 & 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-5 p.m. Funeral Mass Wednesday 10:30 a.m. St. Dominic RC Chapel, Oyster Bay, NY. Private Cremation followed by Interment at Locust Valley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Grenville Bakers Boys & Girls Club, PO Box 344, Locust Valley, NY 11560 or the North Shore University Hospital at Glen Cove Auxiliary, 101 St Andrews Lane, Glen Cove, NY 11542 would be appreciated. www.oysterbayfuneralhome.com