Catherine M. (Garrow) Bigtree

Funeral Services for Catherine M. (Garrow) Bigtree will be he held at the Phillips Memorial Home, 64 Andrews St., Massena, NY on Monday, July 14, 2008 at 8:30 PM.  Family and Friends are invited to call at the Phillips Memorial Home, 64 Andrews St., Massena on Monday, July 14,2008 from 2 to 4PM and from 7 to 8:30PM.  Funeral Service will follow at 8:30 PM with Rev. George Belgarde officiating.  Interment will take place in the St. Regis Cemetery at the convenience of the family.Catherine is survived by her husband of over 50 years, John Bigtree, Jr. of Hogansburg, NY   Daughters and sons-in-law,  Mary and Ray Cook of Poolsville, MD, Lou Ann Paquin of Hogansburg, NY; Frances and Rinaldo Charles of Escandido, CA.   Sons and daughters-in-law, Randy and Caroline Bigtree of Hogansburg, NY; Larry Bigtree of Hogansburg, NY; Joseph and Roberta Bigtree of Hogansburg, NY; Patrick Bigtree of Ogdensburg, NY; Norman Bigtree of Hogansburg, NY; Charlie Bigtree of Poolsville, MD and Robert Bigtree of Heulvelton, NY.   Mrs. Bigtree is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and numerous cousins and friends.Catherine was predeceased by her parents, Angus and Mary  (Oakes) Garrow.  She married John Bigtree, Jr., on     1951 at the St. Regis Church, St. Regis, Quebec.  Catherine worked for the Shields Slipper Factory in Bombay, NY and also worked as a chambermaid at the Hotel Cornwallis and other Hotel’s in Syracuse and Lake Placid, NY.   Mrs. Bigtree loved to travel and take scenic drives thru the adirondacks in one of her many Lincoln’s that she owned.  Whether it was shopping for clothes, jewelry or a new Lincoln Town Car, Catherine will always be remembered for her fine taste.   In her free time, Catherine loved to make Sweet Grass Baskets, but she especially enjoyed the time she spent with her family and grandchildren.   Donations may be directed to the St. Regis Catholic Church Renovation Fund.  Online condolences may be left at http://www.phillipsmemorialhome.com

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