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Obituary: Herbert Catlow, 93
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/daily/07-06/07-15-06/01obits.htm
NEW BEDFORD — Herbert Catlow, 93, of New Bedford, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2006. He
was the devoted and loving husband of Hilda Catlow for 59 years. He was born in Denton,
England and came with his parents to the United States when he was seven years old. He has
resided in New Bedford for the last 76 years.
In his early life, Mr. Catlow and his parents were the proprietors of Catlow's Fish
and Chip store on Acushnet Avenue in New Bedford. Mr. Catlow worked for the City of New
Bedford as the Sealer of Weights and Measures for 34 years. He was a veteran of World War
II and served his country as a member of the Army Air Corps in the Pacific.
He was a devoted father, husband, and grandfather.
In addition to his wife, survivors include his son, William Catlow and his wife, Sandra,
of Princeton, MA; and his daughter, Deborah Magoon and her husband, Gary, of Manchester,
CT. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Ian Catlow of Sterling, MA and Gregory
Magoon and Jessica Magoon of Manchester, CT.
Donations may be made to the Friends of the New Bedford Free Public Library Fund, P.O. Box
40781, New Bedford, MA 02744-0007.
His funeral will take place on Monday at 10 A.M., in the Wilson Chapel, 479 County St. NB
with visitation on Sunday afternoon from 4-6 P.M., and burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.
www.wilsonchapel.net.
Date of Publication: July 15, 2006 on Page A04