Cathy Frances Francis

March 9, 1950 - November 30, 2021

Cathy Frances Francis, age 71 years, of Coxsackie, N.Y., passed away on November 30, 2021, at The Grand in Altamont, N.Y. Cathy was born on March 9, 1950, in Albany, New York, and is the daughter of the late Casimier J. Michalski and Frances L. (Coalts) Michalski. Besides her parents, Cathy is predeceased by Earl and Dorothy Hotaling who raised Cathy, and also her two husbands William Francis and Kenneth Elsasser. Survivors include her siblings Dee Cain, David White, Jerry White, Regina Pugh and stepsister Betty Anable, and many nieces and nephews. During Cathy’s lifetime, she enjoyed baking including making baked goods as gifts for all of her friends especially during the holidays. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of The Coxsackie Fire Department, a member of The Felix Rebekka Lodge in Coxsackie, a Girl Scout leader, and also a member of The St. Mary’s R.C. Church, Coxsackie, N.Y. Cathy was employed for 38 years for Dave and Trudy Merchant at The Quarry Steak House in Coxsackie, N.Y. Cathy enjoyed spending time with her God Daughter Gabrielle O’Neill. The family would like to express special thanks to Nancy O’Neill , Cathy’s co-worker and best friend for the loving care that she provided for Cathy when the family was not able to be there. The Family will hold a celebration of Cathy’s life at a later date to be announced. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of The W.C. Brady’s Sons, Inc. Funeral Home, 97 Mansion Street, Coxsackie, N.Y., 12051. Condolences may be made at www.wcbradyssonsinc.net.