Obituary of Catherine J. Dalton

Catherine J. Dalton, 92, of Lawrenceville, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 2, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, PA she lived in the Lawrenceville area for over 60 years with her husband, William Dalton, who passed in 2016. A dedicated caregiver to everyone around her, Catherine was a Registered Nurse at Helene Fuld Medical Center (Capital Health Regional) until her retirement. Catherine was a daily reader of the New York Times, always with a cup of coffee in hand. When not reading, she loved solving crossword puzzles and swimming at the local pool. Daughter of the late James Mulcahy and Isabel Dodge, Catherine is predeceased by 6 siblings: Isabelle, Rita, Jean, Bonita, Juanita and James. She is survived by her sister Bernadette Mulcahy; sister-in-law Kathleen Mulcahy; three sons, William Dalton and his wife Candy, Timothy Dalton, Daniel Dalton and his wife Heidi; daughter Catherine Dalton Hager and her husband Philip; and five grandchildren, Daniel Dalton II and his fiancée Kaitlin, Caitlin Dalton, William Dalton, Peter Dalton and his wife Morgan, and Nicholas Dalton. Catherine will also be greatly missed by her many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 6, 2022 at 12:00 PM at the Church of St. Ann, 1253 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville, NJ. Relatives and friends can gather on Friday morning from 11-12 noon in the daily chapel at the church. Per Catherine’s wishes her burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to The Gift of Life-Family House 401 Callowhill Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123-4018.