Catherine Marie Louise BILLON

Maxwell (nee Billon) -- Catherine Marie-Louise --- Ann Arbor, MI --- Catherine Marie-Louise Maxwell (nee Billon) died in her sleep on Sunday, February 20, 2005 at home in Naples, Florida. Born in Paris, France in July 1932, Catherine was the second of 9 children born to Pierre and Therese Billon, a chemist and home-maker, respectively. As a girl, Catherine assumed much of the responsibility in helping her mother run a busy house hold that included the years of the German Occupation of Paris during WWII. After marrying her longtime sweet heart, Donald Robert Maxwell in August 1956, she moved to England where the two settled and began raising a family. In 1974 the couple emigrated to New Jersey and subsequently to Michigan in 1977. In addition to raising a family of eight chil dren, Catherine was an avid piano player and teacher, and taught for almost 30 years in both New Jersey and Michigan. She was a commited member of both the Michigan and National Piano Teachers' Associations. Catherine was also active in the lay ministry of Old St Patrick's Catholic Church in Northfield Township. She will be greatly missed for her zest for life and love for others. Her passion, spirit, and dedication to her family will not be forgotten and serve as an enduring inspiration to those whom she leaves behind. Catherine was preceded in death by her par ents and her brothers, Claude and Bernard. She is survived by her siblings: Jean-Pierre, Mary-Francoise, Hlne, Clare, Monique, and Denis; by her husband, Donald Robert Max well of Ann Arbor; and by her children, Monique Maxwell of London, England; Nicholas PT Maxwell of Monroe, WI; Chris topher F Maxwell of Ypsilanti; Caroline Moskwa of Dearborn; Denis P Maxwell of London, Ontario; Dominic J Maxwell of Birmingham, AL; Marie-Claire Maxwell of New York City; and Philip Maxwell of Ann Arbor. The Family will greet visitors at Muehlig Funeral Chapel in Ann Arbor on Friday, February 25 from 4 to 8. Funeral Mass will be 11 am Saturday February 26 at Old St Patrick's Catholic Church in Northfield Township, with internment to follow. Published in the Ann Arbor News on MLive.com on 2/24/2005.