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Katherine Rines Obituary

Katherine Marie (Taylor) Rines 1923 - 2013. Kay passed Monday, August 3, 2013 peacefully at her West Newton home surrounded by her family. Kay had always been a caregiver not only to her family but many others. Kay worked as a lunch room manager for many years at Davis School in West Newton. She was known affectionately as the lunch lady. After leaving the school she worked with her husband Jim at the Highland Variety Store. Kay continued assisting others by providing care for their elderly family members. Kay will be missed by her sister Clara St. Germain of Newton, her daughter Jan Dangelo of Natick, her sons Dave and Ken Rines of Newton, her grandchildren Kevin Dangelo and his wife Kristen, Kerri Sirafos and her husband Socrates, Keith Dangelo and his wife Jen, her five great grandchildren Cole, Brent, and Harleigh Sirafos, Caiden and Gwyneth Dangelo. Funeral services were held Monday, August 5, in St. Bernard's Church, West Newton. Burke & Blackington Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

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Published by The Newton Tab from Aug. 6 to Aug. 13, 2013.

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Alyce Flynn

August 6, 2013

To the Rines Family.
We offer you our heartfelt sympathy. Kay was a wonderful "lunch mother" who took care of all the neighborhood children at Davis.
We hope the joyful, fun-filled memories of her will help to ease the pain of her passing.

August 5, 2013

She was my Auntie Kay, I loved her. God bless her and let her rest in peace. Suzie.

Elaine Bianchi/Deehan

August 5, 2013

To My Dear Mrs Rines and Family;
You were truly an amazing, inspirational, woman who was a second mother to me growing up in the neighborhood. You opened your HEART, HOME, and gave of your generous HOSPITALITY to me for many years of which I will always be truly grateful!!!
Your LOVE which you shared with me and so many others will always be your legacy. Janice, you, your Mom, and your family have always embraced me as a part of your family and for that I will forever remember you and hold you all in a SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART!!!

Kay Bird & Family

August 5, 2013

To leave behind warm memories and to put a smile on the faces of those remembering you - that is the proof of a life well lived. You are very missed.

August 5, 2013

To Kay: To know you was to love you. We were lucky enough to have that gift. God bless you. T, Maryann and boys.

Karen Kelleher

August 4, 2013

Auntie Kay was a very special and giving woman to everyone she touched. Rest in peace, your job on earth is now complete.... Love, Karen, Billy, Dennis, and Kevin Kelleher

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6

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

Burke & Blackington Funeral Home

1479 Washington St, West Newton, MA 02465

Aug

6

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Bernard Church

West Newton, MA

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1479 Washington St, West Newton, MA 02465

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