Catherine Strain Obituary

The world bids farewell to Catherine Strain of Bedford, Massachusetts, departing on October 3, 2025 at the age of 76. Catherine leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph W. and Mary A. Strain; and her husband Kenneth Ghostlaw Jr.. She is survived by: her brother Paul Strain (Kyle) of Tewksbury; her cousins, Nancy Paglia, Joe Mizzoni (Julie), Nicholas (Hannah) and Patricia (Bob); her stepson Donald (Cindy); her stepgrandson David; her stepson Kevin (Carla); her stepgrandchildren, Allison and Darren; Joseph (Keri), Frank and Kate.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 9th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Bedford Funeral Home (167 Great Rd, Bedford, MA 01730). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, October 10th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the St. Michael Parish (90 Concord Rd, Bedford, MA 01730).

In lieu of flowers, donations in Cathy's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or Emerson Hospital, 133 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner, Concord, MA 01742.