Obituary: Catherine Marie Cottrell
Catherine Marie Cottrell (May 27, 1935 – June 13, 2026)
Catherine Marie Cottrell, 91, of Chelsea (formerly of Manchester) passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Chelsea Retirement Community. Family and friends will gather Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 10am to 11am, at Eineder Funeral Homes — Manchester Chapel. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 11am at St Mary Roman Catholic Church, 210 W Main St, Manchester; burial to follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Manchester.
Fr. Gerald Gawronski will serve as celebrant.
Catherine was born on May 27, 1935, in Buffalo, NY, to Edward Martin Misiak and Casmira (Kopinski) Misiak. Catherine married the love of her life, Donald D. Cottrell, in 1957 in Evans, NY. She will be remembered for her love of family, cooking, canning, playing piano, home renovations, a keen eye for home décor, being quick-witted, crocheting, sewing, reading, bowling, bingo, and casino trips. She had a strong spirit and had eternal optimism. Catherine was a sweet soul who made everyone feel welcome. She will always be remembered for her strong, unwavering support of Don throughout his demanding career.
Catherine will be deeply missed by her children, Cindy Cottrell, Bill (Lynn) Cottrell, Kathleen (Paul) Edds, Diane (Chuck) Schultz, Patty (Bill) Miller, and Nancy (Jeff) Hanselman; grandchildren, Jane Cottrell, Joshua (Samantha) Cottrell, Katlin (Joe) Brisbois, Bill (Jessica) Edds, PJ (Farah) Edds, Rosemary (Will) Hill, Mitchell (Isabella) Edds, Catherine (Traverse) Cogan, Emily and Andrew Schultz, Joseph Walkowe and Alex (Shaylee) Cottrell, Christian (Taylor) Hanselman, and Julia Hanselman; and great-grandchildren, Annie Cottrell, Wren and Eloise Brisbois, Mabel, Daisy, Hattie, Mary, and Olive Edds, Amelle and Idris Edds, Stella Edds, Jameson and Lyla Hill, Porter and Mila Edds, Braden, Blake, and Weston Cogan, and Cedar, Soleil, and Alder Hanselman.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Don; her parents; and her brothers, Thaddeus (Barbara) Misiak and Eugene (Elsie) Misiak.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Chelsea Retirement Community Activity Program Fund. Please leave a message of comfort for Catherine’s family or sign her guestbook at www.EinederFuneralHomes.com.
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