Kathleen Loosemore

Kathleen P. "Katie" Loosemore, 96, of Worcester passed away on Wednesday November 25, 2015 at Rose Monahan Hospice House.

She was born in Worcester a daughter of the late Patrick and Mary (Fitzpatrick) McDonough. Katie graduated from St. Peters High School and went on to work as a bookkeeper at Crompton Knowles Company. Following that she worked in medical claims at Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital. Mrs. Loosemore was a member of Our Lady of the Rosary Church.

Katie loved celebrating with friends and family, she would turn tea and cookies into a party. She loved watching football with her sons, singing and dancing, outings with her great-granddaughter, and all of the little everyday pleasures of life.

She is survived by her sons, James F. Loosemore and his wife Elizabeth "Lissa" of Fletcher, NC; Robert J. Loosemore of Quincy and Gary P. Loosemore and his wife Deborah of Jamestown, NC; five grandchildren, Jennifer Gaudette of Northboro, Amy Simmons of Greensboro, NC, Sarah-Jane Harsip of Woburn, Rachel Allen of Raleigh, NC and Steven Loosemore of Cary, NC; two great grandchildren, Isabelle and Aiden. Her husband, R. James Loosemore predeceased her in 1973.

She is also predeceased by three brothers, John, William and James McDonough; two sisters Rita M. Loosemore and Mary Gagnon.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday November 29th from 4 until 6pm at FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME 1, W.BOYLSTON ST., WEST BOYLSTON. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:00am Monday November 30th, at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 25 Fales St., Worcester. Burial is to follow in St. Johns Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice, c/o Rose Monahan Hospice House, 10 Judith Rd., Worcester, MA 01602