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KATHERINE RADLEY obituary, Arlington, MA

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Oct. 10, 2025

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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KATHERINE RADLEY Obituary

RADLEY, Katherine (Curran) Of Melrose, passed away suddenly, at age 78, on October 4, 2025. Beloved wife of Daniel P. Radley. Devoted mother of Sean D. Radley and his wife, Amy J. Radley, of Walpole. Cherished grandmother of Annabelle Radley and Andrew Radley. Daughter of the late James P. Curran and Katherine T. Curran (McKenna). Loving sister of Nancy C. Killorin of East Bridgewater, Eileen A. Curran of Eugene, OR and James P. Curran of Eugene, OR. Dedicated aunt of Brendan J. Curran and his wife, Trevi Curran, of Eugene, OR, Dennis B. Killorin of East Bridgewater; and two great-nephews. Kathy was born and raised in Cambridge and Lexington and met her husband of 52 years at an Irish Dance in Boston. She was a long-time employee at Polaroid, for over 35 years, after graduating from North Shore Community College in Beverly with an Associate's Degree. She dedicated 30 years on the Board of the Melrose Symphony Orchestra and served as the MSO President for the past 15 years. Kathy was a very active mom and volunteer at all of her so,n Sean's, school and sporting events. The family vacation home in Limerick, Maine was Kathy's happy place for peace, relaxation, and family time. She was happiest when her Maine home was full for family reunions. At a young age, Kathy learned to play the piano. She carried her love of music with her to all family gatherings, surrounding her family with music and song. Visiting Hours will be held on Friday, October 10, 2025, from 4 to 7 pm, at the Keefe Funeral Home, at 5 Chestnut St., in ARLINGTON, MA 02474. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am, at Incarnation Parish, at 429 Upham St., in Melrose, MA. Burial will be held at Wyoming Cemetery, in Melrose, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA.

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 7 to Oct. 8, 2025.

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Oct

10

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Keefe Funeral Home - Arlington

5 Chestnut St., MA 02474

Oct

11

Service

10:00 a.m.

Incarnation Catholic Church

429 Upham Street, MA 02176

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5 Chestnut Street, Arlington, MA 02474

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Kathy we are keeping you in our hearts and memories of our friendship for a long, long time, we will miss you so much.

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