Catherine Kelly Fanning, 102, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at the Gardens of Port Saint Lucie. Mrs. Fanning was born December 12, 1910 in Perth Amboy, NJ to John and Margaret Kelly. She had been a resident of Vero Beach since 2008, coming from Highland Beach FL where she had lived since 1973 with her late husband. She was a graduate of Saint Elizabeth's College in Convent Station NJ and was a schoolteacher/ homemaker. Prior to moving to FL, she lived in Waban, MA and Weekapaug RI raising her family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edmund Fanning. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Survivors include a daughter, Paula F. Herbert and her husband, Ernest L. Herbert of Vero Beach FL, a son, Edmund Fanning and his wife, Frances F. Fanning of Concord MA; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Private memorial will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Treasure Coast Hospice (1201 SE Indian St; Stuart, FL 34997). Arrangements are by the Treasure Coast Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Stuart, FL.