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Kathleen Berry Obituary

Kathleen J. (Cole) Berry, age 89, a lifelong resident of Framingham, died Friday, October 30, 2020 at her home surrounded by family after a period of declining health. She was the wife of 54 years to the late John J. Berry who died in 2007. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Alice (Murray) Cole. She was a graduate of Framingham High School in 1951 and shortly thereafter was a hair stylist for several years. Many may remember seeing Kathleen working the ticket booth at the former Sack Movie Theater in Natick and then for Lowes Movie Theater for many years. Kathleen also enjoyed watching the Red Sox games on her front porch. She is survived by her children, Patricia Karian and her husband Glenn, Maureen Lanzoni and her husband Michael, and John "Jack" Berry. Kathleen is also survived by her grandchildren, Christopher Karian and his wife Jill, Sarah Butterfield and her husband Benjamin, Robin Senechal and her husband Justin, Lynn Lanzoni and her partner Jason OReilly, John Berry, Thomas Berry and his partner Jenna Lindeman, Julie Grady and her husband Sean and Jack Berry: her great grandchildren, Domenic, Mae, Anna, Mason and Harper. The family would like to thank our sincere friend Beth Brokalakis for her compassion and friendship with Kathleen. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours at the Norton Funeral Home, 53 Beech St., (Corner of Union Ave.) Framingham on Monday, November 2, 2020 from 5-7PM. Kathleens funeral Mass will be celebrated privately at St. Stephen Church and burial will take place in the family lot at St. Stephen Cemetery, Framingham. To leave a message of condolence, sign the online guestbook or directions, please visit www.nortonfuneralhome.com.

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Published by MetroWest Daily News on Nov. 1, 2020.

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Dave Greim

November 26, 2024

Mrs. Berry was a real nice lady. I worked with her from1982-84 at the former Sack Natick

Mary Casali

October 25, 2021

Prayers for you Jack, Pat and Maureen and family. Your
Mother was the sweetest person I think I've ever lnown.

Connie Simpson

December 9, 2020

So sorry for you loss. I am glad you told me. She was a wonderful woman, I loved visiting her with Joey on sunny days. Watching TV on the porch. She will always be in my heart and forever missed. Connie S.

Darlene Kittredge

November 3, 2020

Jack,Maureen and family.So sorry to hear of your mom's passing.She was a sweetheart.

Patti Thistle

November 2, 2020

So sorry to read this ...I loved your mom, she was the best , we had the best times working at DD with your aunt Maddy. I took your mom to lunch at keefe , & I saw her just before I moved to N.H. she will surely be missed..

Martha McHugo Slauta

November 2, 2020

Loved her, and your Dad. Your Dad was a cousin of my Mom...a Gallagher. Lovely people!

Trisha Murphy

November 2, 2020

I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love you all,
Trisha, Ken , and Matty

Randy Ellis

November 2, 2020

So sorry to hear of the loss of “Mrs. B”. She was one great lady. My prayers go to her family.

Bill Casali

November 2, 2020

So sorry to hear about the passing of Aunt Ninny she was such a sweet lady and we remember her fondly

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Nancy Casali

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Beth Brokalakis

November 2, 2020

Kathleen was a wonderful woman and friend. She's at peace now with her beloved John, her Mom and Day and her Sisters and Brother. She will be missed greatly...My sincerest condolences to the family who she treasured.

Gary Acker

November 1, 2020

Im so sorry for your loss, Your mom was a wonderful person. She will be missed !

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Mary Casali

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Mary Casali

November 1, 2020

I was so sad to read of your Mom's passing. She was one of the nicest people I've ever known. I take comfort knowing that she is now with your Dad that she loved so much and with my Mom and Madeline and Buddy.
Please accept my deepest condolences. If we were not in this crazy situation with COVID, I would be at the services.

John Neal

November 1, 2020

We wish to extend Kathleen's family our deepest sympathy at this time of sadness. Janet was a classmate and friend of Kathleen and they kept in contact with each other across a lifetime. We hope and pray that the many warm memories of Kathleen and John will also sustain their family all their days.

In Sympathy.
Janet and John Neal

Linda Crager

November 1, 2020

My deepest sympathy to Pat, Maureen and Jack and her many grandchildren , who she adored. Kathleen was such a special lady always very friendly and kind. She will be MISSED very much by everyone who Loved her. Your Mom is now in the arms of your dad again and at peace. Love to you all , Linda Crager

Ted Connelly

October 31, 2020

Ted Connelly, and his family, would like to express their deepest condolences.

Patti Huson

October 31, 2020

We were so saddened to hear of Kathleens passing, but knew she had not been well for a while. Kathleen was one of my Mothers dearest friends. (Rita Mac Donald Connelly). I loved hearing all the stories about them growing up on Gorman Rd. Our family moved to Illinois in the early 70s. My mother always got so excited about her Fall visit each year, going back home to Massachusetts to see family and friends. She would spend a lot of time shopping for the perfect outfit for "Lunch with the Girls", one of the highlights of her trip! Kathleen was a very sweet, thoughtful, selfless person that will truly be missed,

Tony Ramos

October 31, 2020

My Deepest Condolences to the entire family..Mrs B. was such a Sweet Kind Soul who was ALWAYS a PLEASURE to have a quick "hi" or an hour conversation with..Ill miss that Constant Smile..R.I.P Mrs B..

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