Katherine N. Mylod

(Asbury Park Press)

KATHERINE N. MYLOD
AGE: 103 SUMMIT
Katherine N. Mylod went gently to the Lord after a short illness on Jan. 17th and after witnessing to His love for 103 years. She was born in Chicago in 1905 along with her identical twin, Margaret Normile McLoughlin, who passed into eternal union with the Lord in 2004. Katherine lived most of her first 88 years in Brooklyn, NY. She moved to Summit, NJ ten years after her husband Charles J. Mylod's death.
Katherine is survived by her nine children, Charles J. Mylod, Jr. (Elizabeth M.) of Oradell, NJ; Katherine M. Mainzer (Robert L.) of Aberdeen, NJ; Marion M. Fitzgerald (Anthony W.) of Shrewsbury, NJ; Robert J. Mylod (Monica M.) of Manasquan, NJ; James P. Mylod (Linda H.) of Anderson, SC; twins Rosemary T. Mylod of Summit and Spring Lake, NJ, who was her constant companion and tender caregiver and Eleanor M. Culver (Craig) of Chatham, NJ; twins Carol M. King (Henry B.) of Kensington, MD and Brian J. Mylod (Kathleen C.) of Canton, CT; 34 grandchildren and their spouses, and 56 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Her husband, Charles, preceded her in death 25 years ago.
LaLa, as she was known to her grandchildren and great grandchildren, was a woman of unshakable faith and deep spirituality. After graduating from St. Joseph's College for Women in 1927 and a short teaching career, she devoted the remainder of her fruitful years to her beloved husband and children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She possessed an uncompromising commitment to the principles of her faith, sharing her love for the Lord by a life of quiet witness. Those who knew Katherine appreciated her captivating wit, innate integrity, intelligence and serenity , often describing her as "such a gracious lady."
She established enduring relationships with all of her offspring in an intensely individual way. In a world that increasingly longs for and needs deep and healthy loving relationships, family members are forever blessed by her example. At Katherine's 100th birthday celebration Mass, over 130 members of her immediate family, including nieces, nephews and their families were there to wish her well. They continuously flocked to her side right up to the moment of her death.
Katherine maintained homes in Summit (where she was a daily communicant at St.Teresa of Avila RC Church) and Spring Lake (where she was a daily communicant at St. Catharine).
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9pm at the O'Brien Funeral Home 2028 Hwy 35 at New Bedford Rd., Wall followed by a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 11:00AM at St. Catharine's Church, 215 Essex Ave., Spring Lake. Burial will follow in St. Catharine's Cemetery, Sea Girt. In lieu of flowers her family requests donations to either St. Saviour's Parish, 611 8th AveBrooklyn, NY 11215 or St. Joseph's College for Women, 245 Clinton Ave.Brooklyn, NY 11205.