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Katherine Maher Obituary

PAWTUCKET - Katherine E. Maher, 67, of Pawtucket, passed away Monday, October 31, 2016. She was the beloved wife of Romuald Maher Jr for 47 years. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter the late Allison and Dorothea (Brown) Lake.
Katherine was an avid quilter and enjoyed quilting with her dear friends the Offsite Quilters. She also was a tireless advocate for veteran's affairs.
Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, Joshua Maher and Romuald (Will) Maher III; three grandchildren, Morgan, Meaghan, and Sean Maher; three sisters, JoAnn Walker, Patricia Hyde, and Nancy McGee, and three brothers, Stephen, Peter, and Timothy Lake.
Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours on Thursday, November 3rd from 5-8pm in the Costigan-O'Neill Funeral Home, 220 Cottage Street, Pawtucket. Her funeral service will be Friday at 11:30am in the funeral home. The burial will be private.
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Published by Pawtucket Times from Nov. 1 to Nov. 9, 2016.

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Sandie Sinatra

November 4, 2016

So sorry to hear of your sad loss. Kathie and I were friends while growing up many moons ago.

Henry Kinch Jr

November 4, 2016

Please accept my prayers and condolences. May she rest in peace.

JE Olsson

November 3, 2016

Dear Rom and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Bones was a friend of my sister Judy (Mahoney).
With Sympathy, Jane-Ellen Olsson (Mahoney)

Joe Clougherty

November 3, 2016

Years pass. Memories are Forever
Rom. Kathy and yourself will always be deaf friends. Not only on earth yet in heaven as well
Peace be with you Kathy and also with the Maher family
From th Veterans of North Attleborough. Especially the GAVVA
Our sincere expression of love and devotion for the many memories we shared together

Luv Ya Kath
Joe Clougherty

Mary Lou Catelli

November 3, 2016

Ron, Josh, and Willy,
So sorry to read about Kathy's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the children. I always enjoyed our times together. She so delighted in all of you. I will attend the service tomorrow. May her memory be eternal.

James Curran

November 3, 2016

Rom,
My deepest condolences to you and your family.

Del Ayer Long

November 3, 2016

Kathie will always be in my heart as a friend, quilter and someone with a great sense of humor, plus lots more. You are a gift in my life that will always be remembered. Sorry for your loss Rom.

November 2, 2016

Peter we are so sorry for your loss....Bill and Nancy Thurston

Rita Maher

November 2, 2016

Kathy and Rom, Throughout all our years together and apart, I shall always treasure all the memories from 78 Harrison St and our little kids growing up together. I am so fortunately to have had you both in my life, thou I am out of town, I am thankful that Angie and I stopped by to see you both. Prayers to you, Rom and the boys. Love, Aunt Rita

Charlotte Wood-Harrington

November 2, 2016

Rom, you are in my thoughts and prayers. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed.

MARYELLEN BENOIT

November 2, 2016

Goodbye and God Speed, Kathie. You were a fun, kind, and very generous friend. I'm so glad you came into my life. You will be sorely missed.

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