Katherine M. (Hayes) Hughes
Beloved mother, and grandmother;

Katherine M. (Hayes) Hughes, 79, of Coral Gables, Florida, formerly of Chelmsford, MA  passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family  after a brief illness on Friday December 1, 2023, at Doctors Hospital in Coral Gables, FL.

She was the loving wife of the late Joseph F. Hughes.

Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, November 14, 1944, the daughter of the late Paul and the late Evelyn (Kearney) Hayes, of N. Billerica, MA she was a graduate of Billerica High School and received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees  in education from the University of Lowell.

Prior to her retirement, Katherine worked as an elementary teacher in the Burlington school system for 37 years.

Among her many interests, she enjoyed gourmet cooking and entertaining, visiting the ocean, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Katherine is survived by a daughter: Attorney Kerry Lewis and her husband Atty. Sam Lewis of Coral Gables, FL; she is also survived by her twin grandchildren Kathleen Sydney and Colin Joseph Lewis of Coral Gables, FL as well as her brother and sister in-law Paul and Mary Hayes of N. Billerica, MA, brother in-law Ned Reidy (late Marilyn) of Dracut, MA, nieces Patricia Cote (Mark) of Tyngsboro, MA, MaryBeth Eichorn (Dan) of Hebron, ME, Susan Gosselin (Brad) of Methuen, MA, Julie Hayes of Nashua, NH, Karen McNary (Sean) of N. Billerica, MA, Elizabeth Torpey (Ryan) of Dracut, MA, Susan Stadtman of Tewksbury, MA  and nephew Paul Hayes of Chelmsford, MA as well as many beloved grand nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to call at the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276. PAWTUCKET ST. in LOWELL, MA on Sunday December 10, 2023, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Her Funeral Mass will follow on Monday December 11, 2023, at ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH in CHELMSFORD, MA at 11:00 a.m. Burial to follow at St. Patrick Cemetery. E-condolences/directions are available at https://www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in her memory to The Oblate Residence 486 Chandler St. Tewksbury, MA 01876. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O’Donnell, Jr. (978)458-8768.

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Condolences (4)

• 2023-12-08 08:09:18 | Julie Hayes  - Fridays with Kathy
  Kerry, Sam, Katie and Colin, I have so many wonderful memories of Kathy, but my most cherished are our Friday dinners. So special! It was like our version of "Tuesdays with Morrie" One of my favorite quotes from that book "The most important thing in life to learn is how to give out love, and to let it come in." That was Auntie Kath to a tee. She will be so missed.

• 2023-12-07 15:34:37 | Kathy and Robert Stallman
  Paul, we are so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

• 2023-12-07 13:01:26 | Roberta Ward Walsh  - Sincere Condolences to Kathy's Family
  Extending sympathy to Kathy's family at this time of loss. She and I went back to 7th grade in Billerica and remained friends throughout high school and later in life. She will be remembered for her sense of humor, always fun to be with and being an honors student. As well, we will not forget her gift as a soprano, her solo always a feature of the annual Christmas pageant, and sung in French. Fond memories of a true friend. Rest in peace, Kathy.

• 2023-12-07 12:50:28 | Jane Turner  - Sympathies
  My sympathies to the Hughes and Hayes families. Kathy was a sweet lady. Jane Turner

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