Collette B Garrity's Obituary
Our beloved Mother, Collette B. Garrity, went to heaven on Thursday, August 31,
2023 in Naples, Florida. She peacefully ended her journey on earth, surrounded
by her three daughters. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 30, 1920 to
George and Olive (Crepeau) Beaudry.
Collette married the love of her life, Michael Garrity and they had 7 children.
Collette and Mike have called Florida their home for over 45 years.
Throughout her life on earth, Collette found her greatest fulfillment in raising
their children.
She and Mike also enjoyed traveling around the U.S. in their motorhome. When
the children were growing up, they visited many of the National Parks by pulling
their 30' Airstream behind their station wagon.
Collette was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Michael of 45 years
and her eldest son, Michael and his daughter, Barbie.
Collette is survived by her six children: Patrick (Diane) Garrity, Daniel (Patricia)
Garrity, JoAnn (Richard) O'Connell, Dianne (David) Hudgins, Terrance (Donna)
Garrity and Colette (Robert) Kiesel. In addition, she is survived by a daughter-in-law, Barbara Garrity and a nephew, Joseph Beaudry. There are twenty-one grand children, forty great grandchildren and eight
great, great grandchildren.
We would like to thank the staff at Solaris Senior Living North and Avow Hospice
for their care during this difficult time.
Collette's family has entrusted Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens with the care of her
final arrangements.
There will be a Catholic Mass in her honor on Friday September 8, 2023 at 10:30
AM at The Church of the Resurrection of Our Lord on 8121 Cypress Lake Lake Drive
Fort Myers, Florida 33919.
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