Kathleen M. Grogan, 62
Dateline: Norwood, MA
Kathleen M. (Murphy) Grogan, 62, of Norwood formerly of Norton died on Tuesday December 18, 2007 at New England Sinai Hospital in Stoughton, MA. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard H. “Dick” Grogan who passed away on January 17, 1999.
Born in Norwood, MA on July 4, 1945 she was a loving daughter of Dorothy A. (McDavitt) Murphy of Norwood and the late Dennis J. Murphy, Sr.
She grew up in Norwood, attended St. Catherine’s school and was a graduate of Norwood High School. Mrs. Grogan had worked as a Customer Service Specialist for Stop & Shop in both Franklin and Hyde Park for 40 years prior to retirement.
A former communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Norton, Kathleen enjoyed traveling with friends, gardening in her yard, spending time with her cherished family and had a special place in her heart for dogs.
She had lived in Norton for 33 years before returning to her native hometown of Norwood 2 years ago.
In addition to her mother she is survived by her devoted children; Richard F. Grogan of Boston and Jill A. Grogan of Wrentham, her dear siblings; Maureen Martinho of Norwood, Deborah Pellegrini of Amesbury, Sheila Monaghan of Norwood, David Murphy of Norwood, Denise Allan of Norwood, Michael Murphy of Norwood and the late Diane, Dennis, Jr., Daniel and Mark Murphy, also surviving are many nieces and nephews and her best friend Aussie.
Her funeral, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend, will be held on Saturday December 22nd at 8:30 A.M. from the Sherman & Jackson Funeral home 55 North Main St. Mansfield followed a Mass of Christian burial celebrated at 10:00 A.M. in St. Mary’s Church, South Worcester St, Norton. Burial will follow in the Norton Common Cemetery, Norton.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday December 21st from 5-8 P.M. at the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home.
Following the services on Saturday all are invited to attend a reception which will be held at the Holiday Inn 31 Hampshire Street in Mansfield.
For additional information please visit www.shermanjackson.com