Kathleen A. (Staid) Willis age 48 of Salem, NH, died Friday at Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.
She was born in Natick, MA, grew up and was educated in Andover, MA, where she graduated from Andover High School. She later earned her nursing degree from Northern Essex Community College. She was a resident of Salem, NH for the past year and was a longtime Methuen, MA resident.
Kathleen was a Registered Nurse at the Lawrence General Hospital. She also retired after 20 years in the Army & Navy Reserves. She was an active member of the Granite State Baptist Church in Salem, NH. She was an unselfish woman, who served her country, her community, and her family with great compassion.
She was predeceased by her mother Corinne W. (Wilkins) Staid
She is survived by her former husband Stephen Willis of Methuen, MA
2 Daughters: Clara & Cory Willis of Methuen, MA
1 Son: Stevie Joe Willis of Methuen, MA
Her Father & Step Mother: J. Leo & Catherine Staid of Bonita Springs, Florida
4 Brothers: Kevin Staid of Lowell, MA, Jonathan Staid of Lawrence, MA
Brian Staid of Maine, Timothy Staid of Florida
3 Sisters: Karen Ireland of Maine, Mary Beth Matthews of Maine
Martha Staid of Cambridge, MA
Several nieces & nephews and a very large extended family
Calling hours will be held Monday, Feb. 20 from 3-5 & 7-9 PM at the Granite State Baptist Church, 1 Sandhill Rd, Salem, NH. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Feb.21 at 11 AM at the Granite State Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery, Salem, NH.
In lieu of Flowers, contributions may be made to the Granite State Baptist Church. For directions to the church visit GSBC.net