Katherine "Kay" Marie Cogavin

MARBLEHEAD – Katherine “Kay” Marie Cogavin, 93, formerly of Peabody and Marblehead, passed peacefully on December 14, 2025 in Stoneham, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Brookline, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Catherine (Fahey) Cogavin.

Kay was raised and educated in Brookline, where she formed many of the values and friendships that stayed with her throughout her life. She later found a home in Marblehead, where she lived for 33 years, building lasting friendships and becoming an active part of the community. In 2014, Kay moved to Brooksby Village in Peabody, where she continued to enjoy the company of neighbors and friends.

Kay dedicated her professional life to the telephone industry, working for New England Bell and New England Telephone & Telegraph. She spent 34 years with New England Telephone & Telegraph before retiring in 1992, a career marked by loyalty and dedication.

A very social person, Kay treasured her many lifelong friends and truly loved being surrounded by people. She found great joy in gardening and was especially proud of growing her own orchids and other flowers, which reflected her patience and nurturing spirit.

Kay was a devoted member of Star of the Sea Parish in Marblehead. She will be remembered for her warmth, her love of friends and neighbors, and the care she brought to everything she did.

In addition to her parents, Kay is predeceased by her brother, John “Jack” Cogavin, and her sister, Patricia Barry.

Kay is survived by her sister, Mary Clair of Woburn, many loving nieces and nephews, her dear friend, Eileen Dillon, and many additional friends.

ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are invited to a Prayer Service for Kay on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10A.M. to be held at the Life Care Center of Stoneham, 25 Woodland Rd, Stoneham, MA. Assisting the family with the arrangements is O’Donnell Cremations – Funerals – Celebrations, 84 Washington Square, SALEM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Kay’s memory can be made to the Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave., Salem, MA 01970 or at https://www.mspca.org/adoption-centers/northeast-animal-shelter/