Cathy R. Bancroft

Hudson – Cathy R. Bancroft, 71, a former resident of the Pine Plains area and current resident of Hudson, passed away on August 3, 2024 at Ferncliff Nursing Home in Rhinebeck.

Born on January 5, 1953 in Poughkeepsie, NY, she was the daughter of the late Vincent D’Ambrosio and Isabel (Hill) Ishmael.

Cathy worked for 42 years at the Devereux Foundation in Red Hook, NY as a Supervisor and she enjoyed working with the kids immensely.

After leaving Devereux, Cathy fell in love with her retirement. She enjoyed meticulously cleaning her home with her collection of vacuums, spending time with her animals, and overall loved being a homebody.

Cathy is survived by her children, Marcia (Robert) Berry of Millbrook, Michelle (Don) Empert of Clinton Corners, and James (Carly) Funk of Chicago; her grandchildren Ryan, Shane, Derek, and Adeline; her brother Vincent D’Ambrosio; step-sisters Lisa Cutten and Debbie Ciaravino; step-mother Anita D’Ambrosio; her sister-in-laws Patty, Donna, Mary, and Cindy; and a brother-in-law Keith as well as many nieces and nephews.

In addition, Cathy is survived by her dog Belle, her cat Sunkist, and her birds Bubblegum, Blueberry, and Kiwi.

She was predeceased by her husband William Bancroft III.

Calling Hours will be held at the Dapson-Chestney Funeral Home, 51 W. Market St., Rhinebeck, NY on Thursday August 8 from 4 pm to 7 pm.

Donations in honor of Cathy can be made to the Dutchess County SPCA, 636 Violet Ave, Hyde Park, NY 12538, www.dcspca.org

The family would like to extend a thanks to the staff and nurses at Ferncliff Nursing Home for their exceptional care of Cathy in her final days.

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