One night a woman had a dream. She dreamed she was walking along the beach with the LORD. Across the sky flashed scenes from her life. For each scene, she noticed two sets of footprints in the sand; one belonged to her, and the other to the LORD. When the last scene of her life flashed before her, she looked back at the footprints in the sand. She noticed that many times along the path of her life there was only one set of footprints. She also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in her life. This really bothered her and she questioned the LORD about it. "LORD, you said that once I decided to follow you, you'd walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why when I needed you most you would leave me. The lord replied, 'My precious, precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you".

Devoted mother of Mary McGilvery of East Bridgewater, Paula McGilvery of Dalton, Joann Armstrong of Lynn, Marcia McGilvery and Dominic Petrosino of Winthrop.

Dear sister of Jeanne O'Brien of Saugus, and the late Paul Buchanan, Marjorie Marrotta, Robert and Carol Buchanan.

Cherished grandmother of 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, and the late Michael McGilvary.

Also survived by her many loving nieces and nephews.

Funeral from the Ruggiero-Mazzarella Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street (Orient Heights) East Boston on Thursday April 2nd at 9:00am, followed by a Funeral Mass celebrating her life in the Sacred Heart Church, 45 Brooks Street, East Boston at 10:00am.

Visiting hours are on Wednesday April 1st from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.  Relatives and friends respectfully invited.

Catherine was born in Boston in 1918 to the late Samuel and Caroline (Hartell) Buchanan. She was a active member of St Mark's Parish in Dorchester, volunteering with CCD, CYO, Ladies Guild and other parish activities for many years. Catherine passed away peacefully in the Revere Life Care Center with her loving family at her bedside on Sunday evening after a long illness. She was 90 years of age.

The Memorial Home is handicapped accessible and a children’s lounge is available. Courtesy valet parking at the front entrance and ample attendant off street parking is also available in our 3 parking lots. For transportation to the memorial home please call 617-569-0990.

Services will conclude with Catherine being laid to rest in the Blue Hills Cemetery in Braintree.