Catherine Burridge

Catherine Burridge, 88, of Nuangola died Tuesday at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Born February 14, 1929 in Wilkes-Barre, a daughter of the late Eugene and Mary Clarke, she was raised by Patrick Gallagher and his sister, Catherine Gallagher.

Catherine was a master stained glass artisan creating many specialty pieces for her family and others.

She was lovingly referred to as Mother Goose by her neighbors because she fed every stray that came to her door, including the infamous white goose. She even adopted several of the strays over the years.

Her husband, Palmer, and a great-grandson, Zarek Yerger, preceded her in death.

Catherine will be greatly missed by her son, Dennis and his wife Rose Mary Burridge of Wilkes-Barre; daughter, Peggy Murphy of Nuangola; granddaughters, Katie and her husband Keith Abbott of Georgetown, Texas, Maggie and her husband Max Morgan of Wapwallopen, Christina Yerger of Wilkes-Barre and Melissa Burridge of Wilkes-Barre; great-grandchildren, Avagail Yerger, Aiden Burridge, Lou and Marty Abbott, and Mia Morgan; her beloved pets, Casper and Kitty; other family and friends.
Her passing left a void in our lives and those of her pets, and holes in our hearts which can never be filled: Bless you Nannie – Fly with the Angels

Celebration of Catherine’s Life will begin Sunday with visitation from 4 to 7 PM at McLaughlin’s, 142 South Washington Street in Wilkes-Barre and continue there on Monday with gathering at 9 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 AM in the Church of Saint Jude in Mountain Top. Interment will be in Saint Mary’s Cemetery in Hanover Township.

Memories and condolences may be shared with Catherine’s family at www.celebrateherlife.com