WORCESTER: Catherine A. (French) Swenson), 60, died Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at UMass Memorial Medical Center -Memorial Campus, after a short illness. She leaves her husband of 38 years, Robert C. Swenson; her children, Michael and Sara Swenson, both of Las Vegas; a brother, Paul French and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was born and raised in Worcester, daughter of the late Frank E. and Genevieve (Desak) French. She was a graduate of Doherty Memorial High School and Worcester State College. Catherine was a real estate broker for 20 years working for Century 21 and also her own real estate business. There are no calling hours or services planned. Cremation will be at Rural Crematory. Kelly Funeral Home, 154 Lincoln St. , is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolence book available at www. kellyfuneralhome. com.