Catherine Ann Latham Obituary

Catherine Ann Latham attended Somerset Berkley Regional High School in Somerset, MA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Catherine Ann Latham.

Graduation Year	Class of 1973
Date of Passing	Jan 26, 2012
About	Catherine Ann Latham died unexpectedly at her home in Ithaca, NY on Thursday, January 26th, 2012. Catherine was born on August 31st, 1955 in Somerset, Massachusetts. She is survived by her mother Judith Haman, her sister Patricia (husband, Richard) Tinsley and nieces and nephews. Catherine was predeceased by her beloved husband Jerry Bullis and her sister Liz Haman. Catherine attended Somerset High School where she received the Betty Crocker award and graduated 10th in her class. After attending Wellsley College Catherine earned her Doctor of Philosophy/Psychology at the University of Colorado, and was licensed to practice as a psychologist in the state of New Yrok. Catherine worked at Gannett Psychological Services, Cornell University, and at Psychological Services, Ithaca College before beginning her own private practice in Ithaca, New York. While Catherine's first love was psychology, she was also an avid artist. Catherine was full of creative energy and sold her stamped and collaged greeting cards, journals and artwork through Handwork, Ithaca's Cooperative Craft Store. Catherine was a member of Handwork for 13 years and she will be missed. Catherine loved to express herself through her art, and describes her process as follows: "Much of my work is about transformation -- both my work as a psychologist and as an artist. Collage is a particularly good example of valuing things that others see as inconsequential, damaged or worthless. Simply by virtue of seeing things in a new light, it is possible to create something of beauty. The process of creating art by combining handmade papers, stamped images, colors and textures fascinates me. I firmly believe that there is a creative force in each one of us. It has been an exciting journey exploring my own creativity. I encourage you to nurture yours." Some of Catherine's work is still available at Handwork and any proceeds from the sale of her work will be donated to the Tompkins County SPCA.