Catherine Mary Culkin, a Millbrook Resident, Dies at 61

Ms. Catherine Mary Culkin, 61, of Millbrook, NY passed away January 19th, 2016 at the Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties. Catherine “Cathy” was born February 12th, 1954 to the late Henry Dermott Culkin and Naomi Leith Culkin of Lexington,VA.  She became part of the Millbrook community in elementary school. A 1972 graduate of Millbrook High School, Cathy became a successful, entrepreneurial, small business owner, opening Micro Systems Specialists Inc. (MSSI) along with business partner Dawn Roeller, a computer company committed to meeting the operating needs for newspapers around the country. An individual of numerous talents, Cathy was a gifted photographer, accomplished baker, avid gardener, world traveler, and consummate sportswoman. She could often be found hiking the beautiful Millbrook countryside, hunting duck, pheasant, turkey and deer or simply enjoying nature. A person of great integrity, Cathy valued friendship and those whom she called friends knew she was a person to be counted on and a great hunting buddy, quick to share a home-baked treat, and always ready for adventure and shared laughter. A member of the NRA, she was committed to supporting the outdoorsman of the Hudson Valley, serving on the Board for the Federation of Gun Clubs and volunteering for the annual Youth Pheasant Hunt. Cathy is survived by her mother, Naomi and her sister, Sharon, as well as her son, Aaron (Millbrook, NY) and her daughter, Amy and son-in-law, Ray (Plano, TX). Cathy will always be a cherished “Grammie” to her four grandchildren: Taylor Eileen Chadwell, Cameron James Chadwell, Justice Henry Hunt and Tyler Lawson Hunt. Family will receive friends at Allen Funeral Home, 3270 Franklin Ave., Millbrook from 2pm to 6 pm, on Sunday, January 24th, 2016. A Celebration of Life Service will take place at Allen Funeral Home on Monday, January 25th at 10am. Memorial contributions in Cathy’s memory may be made to Ryan McElroy Foundation at ryansfoundation.org.