Rose M. Katon

Rose Marie Katon, age 97, formerly of North Dighton, passed away on August 4, 2017 at Morton Hospital. Rose was born in Dighton, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Verissimo) Katon. Before retirement, Rose was employed with the former Mt. Hope Finishing and Tower Iron as a switch board operator. She enjoyed watching sports especially the Red Sox. Rose also enjoyed playing bingo, traveling and spending time with her family and friends. Miss. Katon is survived by a sister, Margaret Brown and her husband Paul of Bolton, CT and her dear friend Sue Anderson. Rose is also survived by several nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late John, Manuel, Joseph, Louis and Antone Katon and the late Mae Courcy. Miss Katons funeral with visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at 9:30 am from the Silva Funeral Home 80 Broadway (at Saint Marys Square) Taunton, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am in Saint Nicholas of Myra Church Spring St., North Dighton. Interment will follow in Saint Patrick Cemetery in Somerset. For expressions of sympathy or to sign an online guestbook, please visit www.silvafuneralhome.com.