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M. Hartford-Kennedy Obituary

Mary Kate Hartford-Kennedy, originally of Norwell, passed away suddenly on May 5, 2016, at the age of 45. She was the beloved daughter of the late Mary Ann (O'Brien) and William G. Hartford III. Kate is survived by her daughters, Victoria Hartford and Jennifer Kennedy of Pembroke. She was the sister of the late William G. Hartford IV and survived by her sister, Heather R. (Hartford) Becker, also of Pembroke. She was the proud aunt of several nieces and nephews and survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Mary Kate was a graduate of Notre Dame Academy, Hingham 1988, and enjoyed a career in real estate. Visiting hours will be Wednesday May 11, 2016, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the OBrien Funeral Home, 146 Dorchester Street, South Boston. A funeral Mass will be celebrated in Resurrection of the Lord Church, 1057 Main Street, Hingham, Thursday, May 12, at 11 a.m. Interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers please make donations in Mary Kate's memory to the American Red Cross, 139 Main St. Cambridge, MA 02142.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on May 10, 2016.

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Pat Hannon

May 24, 2017

Kate was a free spirit, a loving mom and an animal lover. She adored her daughters, her dad and her mom. I can still picture her as a little girl full of fun. I can hear her laugh.

John Dwyer

May 11, 2016

To my dear and lovely Kate, so many good times and memories to never let go of. Our time together was so special, your heart was and always will be bigger than yourself .So many benefitted from your kindness and undenyable love, your personality so infectious, your generosity to those less fortunate was there for everybody to see. Sleep well and rest peacefully, a big hi to your mom and dad when you meet them again, goodnight sweetheart xxx

John Hartford Jr

May 11, 2016

Rest in peace Kate and God bless your daughter's Tori and Jen!!!

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