Catherine M. Fells, 90 passed away after a brief illness at Faxton-St Luke's Hospital in Utica NY. She had been a resident at the Lutheran Home in Clinton, NY since July 2017. Previously, she had resided in Chadwicks, NY at the home of her daughter and son-in-law Doreen and John R. Heller,Sr. Catherine also lived in Hyde Park and Poughkeepsie, NY. Catherine was born in Highland, NY on December 16, 1927 the daughter of the late Albert A. Coutant and the late Theresa M. Schreiber Coutant. She had attended local schools. She worked most of her life as a waitress in many locations. She was a Dietary Aide at Victory Lake Nursing Home in Hyde Park before her retirement in the late 1980's. She was also known for her woodcraft work and was often seen at local craft fairs and shows in the Dutchess County area. In August 1972, Catherine was united in marriage to the late George M. Fells. He predeceased her on June 11, 1985. Together they had three children. Catherine is survived by her daughters Joanell M. Allocca and her husband Robert; Doreen Heller and her husband John R. Heller, Sr. and her son George A. Fells, Jr. and his wife Cris. She is also surv...[more]
d by her grandchildren Valerie, Ilese, Chad and John, Jr.; several great grand children and nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her former son-in-law Willard L. Barton and her very good friend Ruth L. Hardy. Catherine was predeceased by her five brothers John Schreiber and his wife Mary; Ralph Coutant and his wife Josephine; Walter Coutant and his wife Marie; Willard Coutant, Charles Coutant and one sister Theresa M. Bole; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 22nd 10:00am at the Chapel at St Peter's Cemetery with burial to follow. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your local volunteer ambulance corps or your favorite charity. For online condolences or to send the family a sympathy card please visit our website www.torsonememorial.com.