Cathy J. McDonough

Cathy J. McDonough went to be with the Lord on November 9, 2022, at the age of 60 after a long battle with early onset dementia. Predeceased by her mother Irene McDonough. Survived by her three children, John David (Kaitlin) Reagan, James Reagan, and Janelle Reagan; grandson, William Reagan; father, Bill McDonough; sister, Kelly McDonough; and brother, Billy (Robin) McDonough; her loved ones and caregivers, John and Paula Reagan; several nieces and nephews; and close friends. The family would like to thank the staff of Friendship I West at Monroe Community Hospital for the loving care they provided Cathy. She was born on May 28, 1962 in Fairbanks, Alaska as the first child to Irene and William McDonough. Soon thereafter they moved to her father’s hometown of Port Henry, New York. Her siblings Kelly and Billy were born thereafter. She went to Plattsburgh State College where she met her future-husband, John, and they started dating. Her senior year she did an internship at Rochester General Hospital in Medical Technology and then accepted a job offer at the hospital. In June of 1987 Cathy and John were married. She worked briefly at the Red Cross. She always had a love for science and medicine. In 1990, they had their first born, John David. Then their daughter Janelle was born in 1992. Their youngest, James, arrived in 1995. Cathy loved being a wife and mom! Cathy loved the Lord, and Cathy loved her church. She was known for being there whenever the doors were open. Cathy loved children. She fulfilled a life-long dream of going on a mission’s trip to care for orphans. She served in the children’s ministry by helping care for the infants and teaching the toddlers. The kids loved their “Miss Cathy!” Cathy will always be remembered most of all for her beautiful smile and her heartfelt, contagious laugh. Family and friends may call Thursday, November 17th from 10-11am at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, followed by her funeral service at 11am at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made in Cathy's name to the Alzheimer’s Association (act.alz.org) or Coreluv-Defend the Orphan (https://coreluv.org/)

Cathy J. McDonough

May 28, 1962 - November 9, 2022