Frances (Fanny) Cato (1860–1948)
Mrs Frances Cato, widow of Mr Fred J. Cato, well-known philanthropist, died at her home in Tooronga rd, Hawthorn, yesterday, aged 88.
Mrs Cato was closely identified with Methodist Church activities, and was, for many years president of both the Methodist Homes for Children at Cheltenham and of the YWCA. She leaves three daughters and two sons.
After a service at her home at 2.30 pm on Monday the funeral will leave for the Melbourne General Cemetery.
Original publication
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- probate, Argus (Melbourne), 29 October 1948, p 6
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Cato, Frederick John (husband)
- Kumm, Frances Gertrude (daughter)
- Cato, Edith Lois (daughter)
- Porter, Una Beatrice (daughter)
Citation details
'Cato, Frances (Fanny) (1860–1948)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/cato-frances-fanny-15693/text26891, accessed 20 April 2025.
Life Summary [details]
Alternative Names
- Bethune, Frances
Birth
Death
20 August,
1948
(aged ~ 88)
Hawthorn, Melbourne,
Victoria,
Australia
Religious Influence
Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.