Obituary: Catharine Shakespeare, 62, of Branford

Obituary courtesy of W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home:

Catharine Shakespeare of Branford passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023. She was the life partner of the late Maggie Vastola. She was the sister of Bill Shakespeare of Southborough, MA and Judy Shakespeare of Pennington, N.J. Catherine was born in New York on May 25, 1961, a daughter of William and Anna Marie Christman Shakespeare.

Cathy, loved spending time with family and friends. She was an avid reader, devouring books daily. Her creative spirit came through in her photography, where she never missed an opportunity to capture a special shot. Even to the point of asking Maggie to pull over, so she was able to get that one perfect photograph. She enjoyed sketching and coloring and of course writing poetry, having a book of her poems published. In addition, she loved music, playing guitar and writing her own songs. So many wonderful talents.

Her life was not an easy one, filled with ups and downs. Yet her love for Maggie was constant. They spent 41 years together making memories. A true love and blessing.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday August 21 at 10:00 at St. Mary Church of St. John Bosco Parish in Branford. Burial will follow in St. Agnes Cemetery in Branford. Friends may call prior to the Mass from 8:30 – 9:30 at the W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 North Main St. Branford.