Catherine McElroy, 80
Dateline: Mansfield, MA
Catherine “Kathleen” (Kilroy) McElroy, 80, of Willow Crossing in Mansfield formerly of Riverdale, New York passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday June 28, 2010. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael G. McElroy who died in 1992.
Born in Galway, Ireland on February 25, 1930 she was a daughter of the late Michael and Catherine (O’Toole) Kilroy.
Kathleen grew up and was educated in Galway. As a younger girl in her twenty’s she moved to the United States and settled in New York.
For over 25 years before retiring, Mrs. McElroy was employed at the Chemical Bank in New York. She moved to Mansfield four years ago and was a former longtime resident of Riverdale, New York.
An avid traveler, Kathleen enjoyed trips taken back to her native country of Ireland. She had also traveled to many other part of the world including New Zealand and Hawaii, and when younger enjoyed vacationing in Florida.
She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and will always be remembered for the ways in which she took great pride in her own personal appearance.
Kathleen was pre-deceased by her 3 brothers and 3 sisters and is also survived by several nieces and nephews including her niece Linda B. Whiteside and her husband Michael and their daughters Michaela and Caitlin all of Norton.
Visiting hours, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend, will be held on Thursday July 1st from 4-6 P.M. at the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home 55 North Main St. Mansfield.
A prayer service will be held on Thursday at 6:00 P.M. at the conclusion of visiting hours in the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, New York.
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