In Boston, Kathleen (Dugan) Mendonca, Age 44, passed away unexpectedly in Beth Israel Hospital following a brief illness while surrounded by her loving family. Kathleen is survived by her loving husband Dean Mendonca of Taunton. She was born in Brockton, the daughter of Joseph & Nancy (Sheperd) Dugan of Taunton. Kathleen was educated in Taunton schools and resided here most of her life. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter and sister who cherished her family and friends. In addition to her husband, Kathy leaves her beloved children, Ryan and Megan Mendonca of Taunton. She also leaves her sister Debby Alves and her husband Steven Alves Sr. and her late brother Joseph Dugan. Kathleen also leaves her two nephews Steven and Kevin Alves and her niece Hanna Cromwell. Funeral home visiting hours will be on Thursday, June 28th from 5-7pm. with a funeral home service at 7pm. at the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St., Taunton, MA 02780. Burial will be private. Donations may be made in Kathleen’s memory to the National Breast Cancer Foundation at donate.nationalbreastcancer.org.