Cathy Marie Drapeau, of Newtown, died on July 14 after a lengthy battle with scleroderma. She was born on November 9, 1969, in Nashua, N.H.

Cathy was a graduate of Bethel High School and New Hampshire College.

Until the onset of her illness, she worked as a surgical technician at Danbury Hospital.

Cathy loved being near the ocean and enjoyed hiking and all outdoor activities.

She was an outstanding photographer and writer. Her photos of the ocean, the sky, birds, and animals were always so amazing to her family and friends.

She is survived by her parents, William and Joan Drapeau, of Durham, N.H.; her sister, Cheryl Gazoli, and her husband, Heli, of Newtown; and her brother, Stephen Drapeau, of Clarkston, Ga., his wife, Lora, and their children, William and Annabel. She is also survived by aunts, uncles, and numerous cousins who loved her dearly.

Services at this time will be private. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her name may be made to scleroderma.org/donate.

To leave an online condolence visit honanfh.com.