Mabel Cates

Moscow ,Mabel Cates 96, went to her heavenly home on May4,2026, She was a beloved sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. A faithful woman who loved the Lord, her family, friends and community.

Mabel was born on November 8th 1929 in Cranbourne, Canada to the late Benedict and Cathrine Cassidy. She emigrated with her parents to Moscow where she met and married Maynard Cates. They raised their family here until Maynard’s passing in 1989.

Mabel continued to be a devoted and loving mother. Mabel is survived by her children, Benjamin and wife Gail, Mary and husband Paul, Mark and wife Linda, Kathleen and husband Brad. She has many Grand children , Great Grand children and Great-Great Grand children who live in North Dakota, Massachusetts and Maine. Mabel kept track of them through e-mail and facebook.

Mabel was active in her community until her later years. She was a member of St. Peter’s Church and a member of the alter guild. she was a longtime member on the Bingham Grange.

The family would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Donald Cassidy, Mabel’s brother for driving her to many appointments and keeping an eye on her for the last couple of years. In the last few days of her life the compassion and professionalism of the staff at Redington-Fairview Hospital was appreciated.

A funeral Mass will be said for Mabel at Christ the King Parish in Bingham on May 28th at 1 o’clock followed by interment at Robinson cemetery in Moscow.

A light lunch will be served at the church after the interment.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Giberson Funeral Home and Cremation Services. To leave a condolence for the family and to view the online obituary, please visit www.gibersonfuneralhome.com

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