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Kathleen Sullivan Obituary

Kathleen Kay M. (Pryor) Sullivan, age 91, a 62-year resident of Winchester, passed away April 9, 2012. She was the beloved wife of the late Timothy F. Sullivan. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late John T. and Mary T. (Gibbons) Pryor. A graduate of Framingham Union Nursing School, Mrs. Sullivan was the only school nurse in the Winchester Public School system for a number of years before becoming the Winchester High School nurse. She also worked for Winchester Hospital in the Continuing Care Unit, a rehabilitation facility once located on Swanton St. In her spare time, Kay enjoyed spending time with her family at the beach in Gloucester, as well as long car rides to enjoy the New England scenery. Kay was the devoted mother of Timothy F., Jr., Kathleen M. and Janet M. Sullivan, all of Winchester, Maureen A. Calabro of Exeter, NH, Joan E. Sullivan of CA, Anne M. Sullivan of Beverly, Julie K. Sullivan of Maynard and the late Terence D. Sullivan, and the dear sister of the late John E. Pryor. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Marys Church, Winchester on Sat., April 14. Interment was private. Arrangements by Costello Funeral Home of Winchester.

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Published by MetroWest Daily News on Apr. 16, 2012.

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dorothy sheehan

April 16, 2012

Sorry for the passing of Kay who went home to God a few days ago. Always remembered the name even tho I was a few years younger. Kay used to visit her grandmother frequently on Milton St.Mrs. Gibbons and we kids loved her son, a state trooper who liked kids.
Rest in peace, Kay. You eaned your reward

Joe

April 12, 2012

To the Sullivan/Pryor family:
I am so sorry for your loss. There is no doubt God will help you through this difficult time.
Psalms 46:1

April 12, 2012

Janet, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love Sandie and Brittany

April 12, 2012

Janet , So Sorry to hear about the loss of you Mom . My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family . Cheryl M Burkhead

April 11, 2012

Janet, I am so sad to hear you have lost your Mother. Know that she is in a better place and smiling down on you and your brother and sisters. Think of you and your kindnesses often.
Carol Gingras-Sharpe

PATRICIA GENNETTE-WILLCOX

April 11, 2012

DEAR JANET,

I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF "MOTHER" I KNOW HOW CLOSE THE TWO OF YOU WERE. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

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