Catherine Bridget Tierney

Pawtucket - Catherine Bridget (McKiernan) Tierney, age 104, and beloved mother of seven children, passed away on September 6, 2021, surrounded by family at her son’s home in Little Compton, R.I. She was the daughter of the late Patrick and Bridget (Flynn) McKiernan and was recognized as the oldest living graduate of Blessed Sacrament School. She graduated from Central High School and worked at the U.S. Rubber Company before her marriage. She was the wife of the late John Lester Tierney and resided in Pawtucket since 1948. After her husband’s passing in 1984, she was the companion of the late Gene Trudeau. She also worked at the Agawam Hunt Club, Fram Corporation, etc., and as a Clerk on the Pawtucket Library Bookmobile, where she made many lasting friends and was recognized for her dedication to patrons. Her proudest accomplishment was witnessing her six sons, as well as nine grandchildren, all complete college. Cathy was a devoted member of St. Teresa’s Church, since 1948, where she was active in many...