NEW SHARON – Catherine C. Davis, “Cathy”, 85, of New Sharon, passed peacefully at her home in New Sharon “after chores” on Wednesday evening, Sept. 29, 2021, surrounded by loving family.
She was born on Nov. 4, 1935 in Farmington, a daughter of Stephen and Maxine (Whittier) Hiscock. Cathy was also lucky to have Irving “Dick” Watson later in her youth as a loving stepfather. She was a 1954 graduate of Farmington High School and while in school met Richard Davis of New Sharon at a school play. They married on Aug. 17, 1955 in Farmington.
Cathy was a dedicated homemaker and also worked outside of the home at the local corn shops, Pickford Camp in Rangeley, G. H. Bass Shoe and New Balance, but will perhaps be best remembered as either “Farm Grammie” or “The Token Lady” both titles she adored, and given to her by the children over the years at Cape Cod Hill School in New Sharon, who knew her as a beloved member of the dedicated cafeteria team.
In her younger years she loved to travel and go on organized trips and cruises. She was an avid reader and always enjoyed feeding and watching the birds and being adored by her cat that she rescued.
She was always supportive of the activities of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren from 4-H shows, recitals, award banquets, plays and concerts and to ball games, both home and away, her family and their friends could always count on her ability to cheer from the sidelines! The role she most enjoyed was having a baby in her arms to rock…those were her happiest and most joy-filled moments.
She is loved by her family; her husband of 66 years, Richard “Dick” Davis of New Sharon; two sons: Richard “Rick” Davis, Jr. (Carol) of New Sharon and James “Jim” Davis (Carol) of New Sharon and Becky Davis-Allen (Richard Savage, Jr.) of Strong; two brothers: William Hiscock (Hazel) of Lakeland, Florida and Arthur Hiscock of Portland; a sister, and Susan French (Kenneth French, Jr.) of Wilton; eight grandchildren: Angi Davis, Rick Davis III, James R. Davis, Jeffrey Davis, Matthew Davis, Kristen Davis, Kristopher Allen and Cody Allen; 13 great-grandchildren: Matthew Couillard, Addisyn Davis, Alex Davis, Samantha Davis, James R. Davis, Jr., Sophia Davis, Althea Davis, Braelyn Ross, Hadley Davis, Kallie Allen, Lyla Allen, Noah Daoust and Elaina Berry and one great-great grandson, Jordan Meader.
She was predeceased by two brothers: Reginald Watson and Verne Hiscock.
Family and friends are invited to call on Monday Oct. 11 from 1-3 p.m. at the Wiles Remembrance Center, 137 Farmington Falls Rd., (Rtes. 2 & 27) Farmington. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. from the Center. Burial at Fairview Cemetery, Farmington. Following services all are invited to attend a comfort reception at the Farmington Falls Fire Station at 114 Philbrick Rd Farmington. All are welcome. Her family suggests remembrance gifts be considered to the Franklin County 4-H Dairy Club c/o Darlene Nelson 72 Smith Road, New Sharon ME 04955. A kind word may be left in her Book of Memories at www.wilesrc.com.
Deepest sympathy to Cathy’s family. Fond memories of her as a ‘Farmington Falls girl’ on the school bus, way back when.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the hole family Cathy was a kind and thoughtful person it’s been to many years that I have seen her RIP Cathy
My deepest Sympathy to all her Family, fond memories of Farmington Falls Girls on the School Bus. Rip Cathy.
Sending Sympathy and prayers out to Becky, Rick, Jim and all of Kathy’s family. She was a wonderful person. I so remember sitting with her and her family cheering on our Grandchildren at the many Little League baseball games that we attended. Will miss running into her in our travels and having lengthy conversations with her. Fly high with the Angels, Cathy.
Our thought and prayers to the family.
Jeff Trudy Marshall
Carolyn Berry
My SINCERE SYMPATHY to ALL the family. Becky, I was ALWAYS very happy to see your Mom come into the bank. What a WONDERFUL lady. Hugs and prayers to ALL of you!
I’m praying for comfort for the Davis family. So sorry for your loss.
My sincere condolences and prayers for the Davis family. May God bless and comfort you all