Concord, MA / Holliston, MA
Kathleen F. (Kelly) Cumming of Needham died on Monday, November 13, 2006 after a courageous battle with Lymphoma. She was 58 yeas old. Born in Newton, Kate was a graduate of Saint Bernard’s High School Class of 1967. She worked in Food Service for the Needham Public Schools for over 20 years and was a faithful parishioner of St. Joseph Parish in Needham. The beloved wife of Joseph A. Cumming, she was the loving mother of Joseph A. Cumming Jr. and Michael T. Cumming both of Needham. Sister of Nancy Hovsepian of Holliston, Virginia Swanson of Concord, Theresa Riley of Newton, Maureen Clapton of West Newton and the late Paul and Charles Kelly. Dear grandmother of Stacey Elizabeth of New York. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Avenue Needham on Friday November 17 at 9:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Church at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours on Thursday from 4-8 PM. Interment at Calvary Cemetery in Waltham. In lieu of flowers donations in Kate’s name may be made to Dr. David Avigan, Leukemia and Lymphoma Research Fund c/o Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline St, KS 121, Boston MA 02215.