Catherine Anne (Raphael) "Cathy" Griffin

Catherine Anne (Raphael) "Cathy" Griffin, age 71, of Dublin, Ohio passed away at home unexpectedly on July 2nd, 2020. Cathy retired from Columbus Public Schools after proudly serving forty-five years as a teacher. Preceded in death by parents Anthony and Gloria Raphael, and brother Anthony Raphael II. Survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Donald, daughter Elizabeth and son Michael (Chevy Lynn), she was known to her beloved grandchildren, Gloria Rose and Marigold Lynn, as "Sithie." Also survived by sister Mary Martha "Mimi" Stewart (Van), sister-in-law Carol Raphael, Aunt Helen Sarky, Uncle Bill Rushay (Marlene) as well as cherished nephews and nieces: Todd (Madonna), Matthew (Betsy), Anthony III, Alexandra, Mara, Matthew, Alena, Cedric, Lyla and additional dearly loved cousins and dear friends. Cathy was a graduate of St. Francis DeSales High School in Columbus and received her BA in Education from The Ohio State University. She was a member of St. Brigid of Kildare Catholic Church, Columbus Education Association, the Columbus Symphony League, the Franklin Alternative Middle School Crew and “The B's”. Cathy couldn’t go anywhere around town without running into a former student whose name she would easily recall no matter how much time had passed. After retiring from Whetstone High School, she would substitute there three to four times a week. To say she loved teaching children would be an understatement. She spent many a prom season supporting girls with dresses and makeup. Caring for her family was at the core of her being. She loved taking her brother's children, Anthony and Alexandra, on adventures when they were growing up. But Cathy really hit her stride once her son, Michael, and daughter-in-law, Chevy, gave her grandbabies. Gloria and Marigold loved and insisted on coming over to Sithie's house multiple times a week to eat, bake, blow bubbles, eat again, shop online, hit the online slot machine button (to experience the action) and eat some more. Known for her world-famous iced sugar cookies, Cathy was a terrific cook all around, but what we loved most about our Cathy/Momma/Sithie/Aunt Cathy was her kindness, calm head, devotion and most of all her generosity. When all is said and done, Cathy led her life to the fullest, whether traveling the high seas on the QM2 with her beloved husband, teaching or spending time with her family. CALLING HOURS: Rutherford Funeral Home at Powell, 450 West Olentangy Street, Powell, Ohio Tuesday, July 7th: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Due to social distancing recommendations, and because only 30 people will be allowed in the parlor at one time, we ask that you pay your respects to Cathy’s family in the following manner: 1:00 – 2:00 pm or 8:00 – 9:00 pm: Last Names Beginning A-H 2:00 – 3:00 pm or 7:00 – 8:00 pm: Last Names Beginning I-M 3:00 – 4:00 pm or 6:00 – 7:00 pm: Last Names Beginning N-Z Cathy will be laid to rest at Resurrection Cemetery, 9571 North High Street, Lewis Center, Ohio 43035 in a private ceremony with family and close friends on Wednesday, July 8th at 11:00 am. A memorial mass celebrating Cathy’s life will be held at St. Brigid of Kildare at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you support Cathy’s legacy with a donation/contribution in her name to Children’s Hunger Alliance www.childrenshungeralliance.org.

Catherine Anne (Raphael) "Cathy" Griffin

September 27, 1948 - July 2, 2020