Katherine B. Balba (Colbert), age 71 of Tewksbury, passed away Monday in the Winchester Hospital after a lengthy illness.
Mrs.Balba was born in Somerville, the daughter of the late Eugene and Madaline (Connors) Colbert. After Katherine’s marriage to Samuel Balba, Medford became their home for over 40 years. Her loves in life were her husband, children, and grandchildren. She was an avid reader, and could recite statistics of all Celtics and Redsox players.
She is survived by her Husband Samuel, her two children Kim Troisi and Steven, two grandchildren Justin and Kristina Troisi, a sister Marjorie Crist, and a brother John Colbert.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, Thursday at 10 AM, followed by a Blessing in the St. Joseph Church, 118 High St. Medford, at 11 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Wednesday 6 - 9. Burial will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.