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CAITLIN E. BERRY December 29, 1987 to October 6, 2024 Caitlin Elizabeth Berry passed away peacefully on October 6th, 2024, in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, at the age of 36. She spent her final days surrounded by family and holding her parents' hands. She is survived by her mom, Betty Tieckelmann Berry, her dad John (Jack) Berry, her sister Meagan Berry, her sister Lauren Berry Maloney, her brother-in-law James McCaffrey Maloney, and her extended family members, who all loved her so dearly. Caitlin was the oldest of the three Berry girls. She attended Easter Seals at a young age, followed by CADES in Swarthmore, where she was a student until she graduated at 21 years old. One of her greatest joys was riding the bus to school with her beloved bus driver and all her pals, and then being greeted by her parents at the end of each day. Caitlin radiated joy. She was an enthusiastic hugger, and an occasional hair puller. Her laughter was contagious and her bright personality lit up every space she entered, which, for many years, was a swimming pool to cheer on her sisters. Like her sisters, Caitlin had a big personality, uniquely hers, and cherished by those who knew her. She was the inspiration for Hilltop Little League’s Challenger Baseball Division, which her mother started in 2001 so that she and her peers had the opportunity to play the sport. It is through this league and her family’s memories of her that her legacy will live on forever. Challenger will undoubtedly continue to inspire others and demonstrate to families of children with special needs the power of community. Caitlin will be remembered for her purple wheelchair, pigtail braids, love of Disney movies, stylish saddle shoes, plastic keys, dancing to music, and blowing kisses, which she continued to do until her final days. She found delight in a ticking watch, a dribbling basketball, and the sound of cars zooming by. There is no better example of unconditional love than Caitlin Berry. Both through the love she received from her family and the love she gave in return. May the memory of her radiant smile and enthusiastic greetings never fade. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 11a.m. at The Class of 1944 Chapel at The Episcopal Academy, 1785 Bishop White Drive. A visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. There is ample handicap accessible parking and space for wheelchairs. All are welcome to attend and are asked to wear bright colors or white to celebrate Caitlin’s beautiful life. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a gift to support the Challenger Baseball program at Hilltop Cal Ripken Little League. Contributions can be sent to the following address: Hilltop Challenger Baseball, 237 N. Belfield Avenue, Havertown, PA 19083. The family would like to thank the caring staff at Bryn Mawr Hospital, especially the nurses in the Step Down Unit, for their care of Caitlin and her family.

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Caitlin E. Berry

December 29, 1987 - October 6, 2024