In Taunton, January 3, 2015 Catherine “Kay” (Zlonkiewicz) Peterson wife of the late Russell J. Peterson died at home peacefully with her family by her side at the age of 87. Catherine was born in North Dighton and was the daughter of the late Dmetro and Mary (Litwin) Zlonkiewicz. She was a graduate of Dighton High School class of 1946 and also Wilfred Beauty Academy in Boston. Catherine was retired from the Taunton Public Schools at Leonard School in the Cafeteria and for the former Stevie’s Beauty Salon in Taunton. She was a member of the Oakland Seniors, Holy Rosary Church and enjoyed going on Foxwoods Bus Trips, Nature, Antiques and high school class reunions. Catherine was the mother Nancy Kandarian of Taunton, Russell Peterson of Taunton and Mary Brady and her husband Michael of Raynham. Grandmother of Jessica Kandarian, Paul Kandarian, Danielle Coote, Russell Peterson, Carly Brady, Mitchell Brady and Barry Brady. Sister of the late Mary Sankey, Peter, Joseph and John Zlonkiewicz. Funeral from the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington Street in Taunton Thursday, January 8th at 9 AM. A Mass will be held at St Ann’s Church in Raynham at 10 AM. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 4-7 PM. Interment St Joseph Cemetery in Taunton. In lieu of flowers donations in Catherine’s memory may be made to Beacon Hospice, 182 North Main Street, Fall River, MA, 02720.