It is with deep sadness that the family of Catherine (Katie) Deluney of Benoit’s Cove, NL announce her death at her home on Tuesday, January 31, 2012. Catherine was born March 8, 1931 on Woods Island, NL to John and Veronica McCarthy. On February 10, 1947 she married Cecil Deluney and together, they raised 14 children. In 1961, the couple resettled from Woods Island to Benoit’s Cove along with many of their extended family and friends. Catherine worked as a homemaker throughout her life. Never a stranger to hard work, she also began in her late 50s to work outside the home as a seasonal worker at Allen’s Fisheries. Catherine was an avid reader, a talented knitter, and an enthusiastic Habs fan since listening to the Original Six broadcast on CBC radio. During the summer and fall months of her retirement years, Catherine loved spending time with her husband at their cabin on Woods Island, helping out her children, and pursuing her hobbies of knitting and reading. Catherine was also a devoted Catholic and her faith gave her great comfort throughout her life and especially during her illness. The Rosary was one of her favourite prayers. She is survived by eight sons: William, Richard (Christine), Ronald (Helen), Howard, Brian, Robert, Neil (Tara Noel) and Donald; five daughters: Joanne, Jocelyn (Lloyd King), Lisa Jesso (Keith), Michelle (Gary Sheehan) and Nicole Russell (Gary); her sister, Veronica Hickey and brother, Robert McCarthy (Mary); twenty eight grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Cecil in 2008; a daughter, Elaine; five brothers: Anthony, Mike, Frank, Nick, and Benny; and two sisters: Lizzy and Eileen. The funeral will take place on Saturday, February 4th 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Benoit’s Cove, followed by interment at the church cemetery with Rev. Bernard Buckle officiating. Visitation will take place on Thursday, February 2nd from 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. and Friday, February 3rd from 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. at Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street. Memorial donations may be made to Ronald McDonald House Newfoundland & Labrador, 31 Peet Street, St. John’s, NL A1B 3W8 or Daffodil Place 70 Ropewalk Lane St. John's, Newfoundland A1B 3R9. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca.