Katherine C. "Kitty" (O'Driscoll) Branley, of Medford, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 3rd. Born and raised in Caheragh Drimoleague, Ireland, she was the daughter of the late Timothy and Julia (Crowley) O'Driscoll.

Kitty was a devoted parishioner of Saint Joseph's parish in Medford. When she was not participating in church activities she was spending time with her children and their friends. She was known to be that mom in the neighborhood which every kid adored. They never had to ask to come over they knew that they were always welcome no matter the occasion, and if it was for dinner she always made sure that there were a few extra plates set.

Every Sunday the whole family would gather at Kitty and Frank's house for dinner. Kitty loved to spend time with her family, and they were her pride and joy. Kitty was a dedicated wife, a great mom, loving grandmother, friend and neighbor. She will be greatly missed.

Katherine was the beloved wife of Francis "Frank" Branley. She was the devoted mother of Brian Branley and his loving partner Olga Santamaria, Kevin Branley and his wife Sarah, Maura Branley and her husband Andrew Weiss, Monica Capraro and her late husband Bobby and Robert Branley and his wife Nicole. She was the loving grandmother of Patrick, Elena, Sarah, Michael, Catriona, Dominick, Jaclyn and Dominick. She was the dear sister in-law of Sarah Slattery and mother in-law of Ellie Branley. She also leaves behind her beloved dog Jade. Kitty was cared for by her loving niece Bernie McSharry. She is also survived by many loving family members in the United States and Ireland.

Her funeral will be from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, Monday, January 7th at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Joseph Church, 118 High St., Medford, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday 4 - 8 PM. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent in Katherine's name to St. Joseph Church, 118 High Street, Medford, MA 02155.