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July 23, 1956 saw Catherine Faith Matthews come into this world to join mother Mary, father Melvin (Matt), and sister Sharon. Little sister, Linda, joined a few years later, making Cath the middle child, to take on the role of peacekeeper that she carried throughout the rest of her life.

Cath lived her whole life in the Detroit area. She grew up in Detroit in the 60s, amidst racial tensions that taught her about …

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Born

July 23rd, 1956
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Passed away

January 27th, 2022
Berkley, MI

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Cause of death

Lung cancer

Method of disposition

Cremation

Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home
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Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home

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