Obituary of Catherine Anne Abric

Catherine Anne Abric of Saint John, wife of Randall G. Abric, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2014 at the Saint John Regional Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Cathy fought a courageous six year battle with breast cancer, and throughout she remained positive, never lost her quick wit or concern for others. Cathy was born in Saint John on October 29, 1963, a daughter of Theresa (Tobias) Quinn and the late Frank Quinn. She was a Registered Nurse, who worked most of her 25 year career in the Neurosurgery Unit at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Cathy enjoyed trips on the Harley, and had fond memories of her and Randy's trip to Cuba in 2012. She especially enjoyed the company of her pets, Bruno and Molly. In addition to Randy, her husband of 20 years, Cathy is survived by her mother, Theresa Quinn of Saint John; step-daughters Jennifer Abric and Carrie Thorne (David) of Saint John; siblings Richard Quinn (Laurie) of Toronto, Francine Quinn of Rothesay, Jeffrey Quinn (Melanie Boudreau) of Grand Bay, Beth Quinn of Saint John and Christine Doughty (Michael) of Saint John; Randy's siblings Gail Chatterton of Saint John, Nancy Meger (Ed) of Moncton, Ralph Abric (Cathy) of Saint John, Gary Abric of Halifax, and Valerie Grant (Brian) of Quispamsis; seven grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Cathy was predeceased by her father, Frank Quinn in February, 2013; four sisters-in-law, Florence, Lorraine, Marjorie, and Joan; and by a brother-in-law, Art Attcheson. The family would like to thank all of Cathy's friends, especially Kathy McAllister, Tanya Pettinger, and Krista Comeau for their love, care, and support of Cathy during her illness. Resting at Brenan's Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 from 2-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at 12:00 Noon from Our Lady of the Assumption Church. For those who wish, remembrances to the Canadian Breast Cancer Research Society, the Palliative Care Unit at the Saint John Regional Hospital, or to any charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences and remembrances may be placed at www.BrenansFH.com.