"Catherine lit up a room the minute she walked into it. She was an amazing spirit! From the top of her gorgeous red locks to the bottom of her sprite toes, she exuded fun, energy, laughter, and she loved you all so very much. She took special pride in all her expanding \"brood\" of grand and great-children as she talked about them and showed off pictures. She was tall, lithe, and moved with such a dancers grace. She always had a little devilish twinkle in her eyes, a warm hand to extend, and I truly will miss our \"girl\" talks we used to have when we saw each other, laughing like two teenagers, and sometimes sharing little secrets. She was a dear person to me. To my extended in-law family, Paul & I share in your sadness and extend our sincere condolences to you all at this time. (You all do know though that right now she is setting up tee times and getting ready to play cards with those who went before her, then she shall go out dancing in the heavens clouds, laughing and smiling as she proudly looks down over all of her loved ones.) Every time you see a fiery red sunrise or sunset, that will be her, welcoming you into a wonderful day full of blessings, and then wishing you a slumber full of happy memories and restful peace."
In loving memory of
Catherine Flammer Fischer
Catherine Flammer Fischer, 94, passed away in Scottsdale, Arizona, Wednesday, December 10, 2014. Born August 5, 1920 in Westfield, New Jersey, to Henry P. Townsend and Anna Townsend. Catherine was the oldest of eleven children. She attended Holy Trinity Grammar School and Holy Trinity High School in Westfield, NJ. Catherine married John Vernon Flammer in 1947 and together they had six children. Catherine led an active life. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America. Worked for her father at Townsend Moving Company and then for her husband's company, Flammer Brothers and Sons. Catherine was friendly and outgoing. She loved playing cards with her many girlfriends and in her later years enjoyed golf. Catherine was lucky enough to find great love twice in her life. In 1992 she met her second husband Herbert Fischer. They spent much of their time playing golf, enjoying the company of friends and traveling. Catherine is survived by her sister Margaret Triano, brother Robert Townsend and her five children, Dianne Flammer, Douglas Flammer, Jeffery Flammer, Thomas Flammer and Marykay Campbell, thirteen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. We would like to extend a special thanks to the caregivers of Caring For Loved Ones who did an amazing job of taking care of our Mother with gentleness, kindness and dignity. Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 10:30AM, Friday, December 19, 2014, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 11300 N. 64th St., Scottsdale.