Benzie County MI Archives Photo Tombstone.....Catton, Edward  Bruce 
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Cemetery:           Benzonia Township Cemetery, MI.
Name:               Edward  Bruce Catton

Date Of Photograph: October 18, 2006
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Edward Bruce Catton  b.June 11,1935 - d.Oct.13,2004
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Social Security Death Index 
Name: Edward B. Catton 
SSN: XXX-XX-XXXX 
Last Residence: 49616  Benzonia, Benzie, Michigan, United States of America 
Born: 11 Jun 1935 - Died: 13 Oct 2004 
State (Year) SSN issued: Illinois (1951-1952 ) 
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TRAVERSE CITY RECORD EAGLE - 0ct. 23, 2004
BENZONIA - Edward B. Catton, 69, resident of Benzonia, died suddenly on 
Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004, while on holiday in York, England. A longtime voice 
for Interlochen Public Radio WIAA, he was best known for his "Readings" and his 
Saturday morning program, "Music by Request." He retired in 1997, but continued 
to pursue his lifelong passions for the fine arts, reading, and travel. 
Edward graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in drama, 
additionally having played in summer stock on Cape Cod. After his return to 
Michigan, he accepted a position with the newly-established radio station at 
Interlochen. He was active in local drama and music productions, appearing on-
stage at the Olde Town Playhouse, Ramsdell Theater and with the Benzie County 
Players. He was baritone soloist throughout the state in such works as 
Mendelssohn's "Elijah" and Faure's "Requiem." He also sang most recently with 
Interlochen's Festival Choirs, the Willcocks Choral Festivals, and the Traverse 
City combined choirs. 
He was active in the life of Benzonia, serving as a founding member of Citizens 
for Positive Planning and as a board member of the Mills Community House 
Renovation Committee. He was a devoted member of the United Church of Christ of 
Benzonia and directed its Chancel Choir for many years. 
Survivors include his brother, William (Nancy) Catton, PhD. of Lakeview, Wash.; 
sister, Ruth Willard Catton, MD, with whom he shared the family home in 
Benzonia. Also surviving are his nephews, Stephen (Cindy) Catton of Arcata, 
Calif., Philip (Judith) Catton of Christchurch, New Zealand, Theodore "Ted" 
Catton of Missoula, Mont. and Jonathan Catton of Bozeman, Mont.; four 
grandnephews; two grandnieces; and many cousins. Additionally, he leaves his 
partner, Nancy Keith; his goddaughter, Marian Schubert; and a large host of 
friends. 
Edward Bruce Catton was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. William Robert 
and Helen (Willard) Catton; and a brother, John. 
Memorial services for Edward Catton are scheduled at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 
30, 2004, at the Benzonia First Congregational Church UCC. The Rev. Stephen 
Davidson will officiate. The committal of the ashes will be in the family plot 
at the Benzonia Cemetery at 11 a.m.
Donations, in Edward Catton's memory, may be made to the First Congregational 
Church UCC in Benzonia, the Mills Community House Renovation Project or Benzie 
Community Services Home Health Care and sent to PO Box 421, Benzonia, MI 49616. 
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Ludington, Daily News ----
Posted: 10-27-2004 - Edward Bruce Catton 
Edward Bruce Catton 
Died Oct. 13, 2004 
Edward B. Catton, of Benzonia, died suddenly on Oct. 13 while traveling with 
his partner in his beloved England. For many years a well-known voice on 
Interlochen Public Radio, Edward had a host of friends in the Ludington area. 
He had sung in local musical performances and had performed, both on stage and 
as director, at the Ramsdell Theater in Manistee. 
Surviving Edward Bruce Catton are a brother, William Catton, Ph.D.; a sister, 
Ruth Catton, M.D.; four nephews; grandnieces and grandnephews; and his partner, 
Nancy Keith. 
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30 in the United 
Church of Christ of Benzonia. Part of Edward?s ashes will be interred in the 
family plot in the Benzonia cemetery and the remainder will be scattered in 
England next spring.
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