CHERRY VALLEY-Kathryn E. (Fitzpatrick) Christian, 78, of 88 Brown Street died Sunday, June 15th in St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester. She was the wife of the late Arthur P. Christian. She leaves a daughter, Katherine E. Victor and a grandson, Damian Victor both of Mendon. A brother, James Fitzpatrick predeceased her.
She was born in Worcester the daughter of James J. and Marcella (Masterson) Fitzpatrick and lived in Cherry Valley for many years. She graduated from South High School and Clark University with a degree in Psychology. Mrs. Christian worked as a Clinical Social Worker for the Blackstone Valley Youth Guidance Center for many years before retiring. Previously, she headed the City Hospital School of Technology. She was a member of Our Lady of the Angels Church and the Ostomy Association.
The funeral will be Wednesday, June 18th from O'Connor Brothers Funeral Home, 592 Park Avenue with a Mass at 11:00 AM in Our Lady of the Angels Church, 1222 Main Street, Worcester. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery, Worcester. A calling hour will be from 9:30 until 10:30 AM on the morning of the funeral. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.