Catherine M. Polansky

October 15, 1941 - January 5, 2021

Tebbutt & Frederick Memorial Home Albany- Catherine Bowe Polansky departed this life on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Robinson Terrace Nursing Center in Stamford, NY. She was born October 15, 1941 in Poughkeepsie, NY to Catherine Gaffney and William Bowe. A 1959 graduate of Arlington High School, in 1979 she graduated from SUNY Albany with a BS degree -cum laude-in Earth Science and Art and in 1983 earned her Master’s Degree in Special Education at the College of Saint Rose. Catherine was a talented artist in a variety of medium and often participated in local art exhibitions. Prior to her retirement, Catherine served for over 15 years at the New York State Adoption Services. Catherine was an avid gardener and could be found caring for her bountiful collection of flowers. She loved nature and sought solace on Cape Cod or in the Adirondack mountains, usually with her closest family members. Catherine had a passion for fashion and an eclectic taste in music from classic rock to classical piano. She especially enjoyed dancing, whether it was at a concert at SPAC or in the living room to African drumming. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Polansky and her spouse, Ashley in Boulder, Colorado, her son Aubrey and grandson Zachary, in Albany, NY. Her sister, Barbara Wettergreen, resides in Guilderland, NY. The family thanks the compassionate and professional team at Robinson Terrace, led by R.N. David Markell for caring for Catherine. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Tebbutt and Frederick Memorial Home, Albany. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated May 12th, 2021 at 9 am at All Saints Catholic Church, located at 16 Homestead St, Albany, NY 12203.