MERCIER, Kathleen C. (Farrissey), of Winthrop, December 6, 2014. Beloved wife of Joseph W. Mercier. Devoted mother of Kathleen J. Houseweart and her partner Paul Page of Sarasota, FL, Carol A. Mercier, Michelle M. Bernard and her husband Robert, and Mary T. Prentice and her husband James all of Winthrop. Adored grandmother of Sandra and James Houseweart, Colleen and Thomas Bernard and Max and Allison Prentice. Dear sister of Mary McGrath of Dracut, Josie Meany of Ireland and the late Bridie Harrington, Robert and John Farrissey. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St. WINTHROP, on Thurs, Dec. 11, at 9am. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. John the Evangelist Church-Winthrop at 10am. Relatives and friends are invited. Burial will be held in Winthrop Cemetery (Belle Isle Section). Visiting hours will be held in the funeral home on Weds, from 4-8pm. Kathy was a former member of St. John’s Choir for many years. For guestbook and directions, please visit www.mauricekirbyfh.com