Catherine Joyce (Babicki) Zuckerman – In the late evening on January 23, 2017, in her home surrounded by her loving family, Catherine passed away after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts on May 17, 1954 to the late Gertrude Wristen and Anthony Babicki. She graduated from Andover High School, class of 1972. Shortly thereafter, she attended auto mechanic school and went to work as an automotive technician for Boston Edison. Later, she learned to operate a tractor-trailer and drove for various companies over the years, most notably UPS. She went on to attend nursing school at Saint Joseph’s College where she earned a bachelor of science in nursing degree in 1984. She worked at Mid Coast Hospital for a time before becoming an occupational health nurse for B&M Beans and later for L.L.Bean. After 18 years in various roles at L.L.Bean, she returned to Mid Coast Hospital until her condition prevented her from continuing nursing. During the course of her illness she volunteered many hours at Maine Medical Center’s neonatal intensive care unit rocking babies, something that provided her great joy.

Those who were fortunate enough to know her, knew her to be a selfless and strong willed woman, with an infectious smile and beautiful soul that touched the hearts of so many people. She always had a positive outlook on life and believed in the generous and honest spirits in people. She especially loved children and animals; her relationships with them could only be described as magical. She was a very special lady and will be greatly missed.

She leaves behind her loving husband Lawrence Zuckerman; her son, Tyler Beran, and her daughter, Leah Beran; her sisters, Maureen Babicki and Annmarie Babicki; and brother, Brian Babicki and his partner, Lynn Foley; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends to whom she gives love and thanks for being a part of her life.

As requested by Catherine, a celebration of her life will be hosted in the spring at her and Lawrence’s home at the lake. Announcement of the date will made at a later time. She did not wish to have a funeral service.

Anyone who wishes can make a donation in her name to the following organization( s): The Dempsey Center in Lewiston, Maine, (https://www.dempseycenter.org/ ways- to- give- 3/) and/or to Turning the Tide Ovarian Cancer Retreat, Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center, PO Box 322, Ellsworth, ME 04605 ( http:// www.bethwrightcancercenter.org/ovariancancerretreat/). Any donations would be greatly appreciated.