June 8, 2006 – December 14, 2012

“We are greatly saddened by the loss of our beautiful daughter, Catherine Violet and our thoughts and prayers are with the other families who have been affected by this tragedy,” Jennifer and Matthew Hubbard said. [1]

Catherine’s parents, Jennifer and Matthew Hubbard, in expressing gratitude to the first responders and for the support of the community, said, “We are greatly saddened by the loss of our beautiful daughter, Catherine Violet and our thoughts and prayers are with the other families who have been affected by this tragedy. We ask that you continue to pray for us and the other families who have experienced loss in this tragedy.” [2]

Catherine Hubbard and Caroline Previdi

Catherine Hubbard and her mother on April 24, 2012

Mourners and the clergy exit the funeral service for Catherine Violet Hubbard of the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Newtown on December 20, 2012. Her wake was held the evening before. The Honan Funeral Home made the arrangements. “She is survived by her older brother, Frederick William, her parents Matthew and Jennifer, her great grandmother, Geraldine Russell Holden of West Chester, Pennsylvania, her grandparents Susan and Leo Sullivan of West Chester, Pennsylvania and Nancy and Earl Hubbard of Chatham, Massachusetts, four uncles, four aunts and nine cousins. She will be remembered for her passion of animals and constant smile.” [3]

The casket of Catherine Violet Hubbard is carried from St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Newtown on Thursday, December 20, 2012

A hearse carrying the casket of Catherine exits St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church

Catherine’s mother Jenny is creating The Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary. The state of Connecticut donated a piece of property in the heart of Newtown. A local architectural firm drew up the plans for the facility pro bono. Volunteers refurbished the dilapidated barn, and “there’s a butterfly bench Catherine would have loved donated by a Girl Scout, a pavilion from an anonymous donor, and other amenities.” Jenny said, “I go up to the sanctuary just to be, and I know that breeze is her, that quaintness, there’s always some sort of creature. It’s a blessing. The sanctuary is a blessing. We truly believe it’s how God is making something good out of this. It’s his way of saying there’s purpose in this. You’re not done yet. Here ya go.” [4] CVY Foundation

An elementary school in Ansonia, Connecticut is the site of the playground dedicated to Catherine Violet Hubbard. Catherine’s mother and her older brother Freddy were at the opening. Her mother said, “As you play on your new playground, remember to be kind. Remember if there is something in your heart that you want to say it because you don’t know what tomorrow is going to bring.” [5]

[1] The Newtown Shooting Victims: Who They Were, https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/The-Newtown-Shooting-Victims-Who-They-Were-183658461.html; retrieved 12/13/2017

[2] The Newtown Shooting Victims: Who They Were, https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/The-Newtown-Shooting-Victims-Who-They-Were-183658461.html; retrieved 12/13/2017

[3] Catherine Hubbard, Obituary, News Times, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newstimes/obituary.aspx?pid=161771328; retrieved 12/3/2017

[4] Barbara Gibbs, Back-to-school time hard for Newtown victim’s family, ABC7, http://abc7chicago.com/family/back-to-school-time-hard-for-newtown-victims-family/1490895; retrieved 12/31/2017

[5] Matt McFarland, Playground dedicated to Sandy Hook victim, Eyewitness News, 6/28/2013, http://www.wfsb.com/story/22468573/playground-dedicated-to-sandy-hook-victim; retrieved 12/24/2017