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Katherine M. Gannon
1960 - 2022
Katherine M. Gannon
1960 - 2022
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BORN
1960
DIED
2022
Katherine Gannon Obituary
Lowell
Katherine M. Gannon, 61, of Lowell, passed away on Saturday August 13, 2022, at D'Youville Living and Wellness Community in Lowell.
Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, December 19, 1960, the daughter of the late Richard G. and the late Agnes Marie (Stevenson) Gannon, Sr., she was a graduate of St. Mary's High School in Lawrence.
Katherine was active in several volunteer activities and also enjoyed crocheting and gardening.
However, her greatest joy was when she was with her family whom she deeply loved.
Katherine is survived by four brothers Richard G. Gannon, Jr. and his wife Charlotte of Dracut, Hugh S. Gannon and his wife Brenda of Lowell, Patrick D. Gannon of Medford and Thomas F. Gannon of Tyngsboro; her sister-in-law Mary Gannon of Haymarket, VA; eleven nieces and nephews and many grandnieces and grandnephews.
She was also the sister of the late Edward J. Gannon who died in November of 2021.
Friends may call at the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. in LOWELL on Wednesday August 17, 2022, from 4 to 7 P.M. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass to be celebrated Thursday morning at ST. RITA CHURCH at 10 o'clock followed by burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Chelmsford. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in her memory to D'Youville Life & Wellness Community Foundation, 981 Varnum Ave., Lowell, MA 01854 - https://www.dyouville.org/dyouville-foundation/. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O'Donnell, Jr. (978) 458-8768.
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Randall E. Richards
August 17, 2022
She was a dear sweet friend and neighbor who was kind to everyone! Kathy will be greatly missed! <3
Brian Sparrow
August 17, 2022
Kathy was such an essential part of life in City View Towers. She did so much for all of us: her long tenure here and the time she spent in our common spaces made her the building´s unofficial `information desk.´ She served on our Tenant Council and continued to participate in Council business even after she resigned. She volunteered to be a companion for a number of our residents. She worked in the Café and the Tenant Council store. She worked for the Meals on Wheels lunch program and our volunteer food bank. She made it a point to get to know new residents and make sure that they got answers to any of their questions. She did the gardening in our courtyard planter boxes. She decorated our Common Room for every holiday year-round, oftentimes by herself. She organized our summer beach trips. She kept track of everyone who lost money in our vending machines and contacted the company when they needed restocking. She helped to organize our weekend non-denominational services.
On a more personal note, she was the first person to reach out to me when I first moved in and became my first friend here in the building. She was warm, kind, giving, and selfless. She loved to laugh, reminisce about how the city of Lowell has changed, and share stories about her family. She was so well-loved by everyone in the building and it just won´t be the same without her. She will be loved and missed dearly.
Brian C Sparrow
August 17, 2022
Kathy was such an essential part of life in City View Towers. She did so much for all of us: her long tenure here and the time she spent in our common spaces made her the building´s unofficial `information desk.´ She served on our Tenant Council and continued to participate in Council business even after she resigned. She volunteered to be a companion for a number of our residents. She worked in the Café and the Tenant Council store. She worked for the Meals on Wheels lunch program and our volunteer food bank. She made it a point to get to know new residents and make sure that they got answers to any of their questions. She did the gardening in our courtyard planter boxes. She decorated our Common Room for every holiday year-round, oftentimes by herself. She organized our summer beach trips. She kept track of everyone who lost money in our vending machines and contacted the company when they needed restocking. She helped to organize our weekend non-denominational services.
On a more personal note, she was the first person to reach out to me when I first moved in and became my first friend here in the building. She was warm, kind, giving, and selfless. She loved to laugh, reminisce about how the city of Lowell has changed, and share stories about her family. She was so well-loved by everyone in the building and it just won´t be the same without her. She will be loved and missed dearly.
Lisa Bourdeau
August 16, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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Beth Gannon Moffett
August 16, 2022
So so sorry to hear about Kathy! That is a perfect pic of her. I'm glad I got a chance to catch up with her. She is a good soul. My cousin..
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