Obituary: Catherine Theresa "Sis" (Crean) Arno, Source of Love and Inspiration to All Who Knew Her

Obituary from Peterson-O’Donnell Funeral Home.

Catherine Theresa “Sis” (Crean) Arno 84, of Danvers, died peacefully May 11th, 2015 with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Joseph J. Arno with whom she shared 57 years of marriage.

Born in Peabody, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Catherine V. (Rennick) Crean. She was raised and educated in Peabody and was a graduate of St. John’s Grammar School.

Catherine was a devoted wife and loving mother who dedicated the early portion of her life to raising her family. When her children were older, she continued her career working for the New England Telephone Company, where she retired after 30 years of service.

Catherine enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Sharing a meal and some conversation with her family and friends gave her great pleasure. Another source of pleasure was spending a sun-filled afternoon on the back porch reading her Kindle.

Catherine is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Joseph J. Arno of Danvers, her daughter, Catherine A. Arno of Danvers, her son, James Todd Arno of Danvers, her granddaughter, Sherri Arno of Danvers, her sisters, Mary Carney and Barbara Crean both of Danvers, her brother, Richard Crean of Quincy and several nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late Francis, Charles and Philip Crean.

Catherine was a source of love and inspiration to all that knew her. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

ARRANGEMENTS: Her funeral Mass will be held in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 17 Grove St., Lynnfield, Saturday, May 16th at 11 A.M. Relatives and friends invited. Burial in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. Visiting hours will be held in the Peterson-O’Donnell Funeral Home 167 Maple St., (rte 62) Danvers Friday, May 15th from 4 to 7 P.M.. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Catherine’s memory to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visitwww.odonnellfuneralservice.com