Kathleen A. Renaud, age 74, passed away at home on Sept. 23, 2021. She was born on August 11, 1947 in Holyoke, a daughter of the late George and Anna Mae (Connolly) Renaud. Kathleen attended Rosary School then Holyoke Catholic High School. She entered Mont Marie upon graduation where she remained for 15 years where she joined the Sisters of Saint Joseph. She completed her bachelors degree from Elms College. She graduated with her Master’s Degree in social work from the University of CT. She worked as a social worker for the Belchertown State School until it’s closing then she worked for various companies doing social work before she retired. Kathy loved anything Irish. She also loved to travel. She took several trips to Ireland with her mother. She also visited the Holy Land where she swam in the Dead Sea. Being an only child Kathy was very interested her genealogy. She was able to research her family tree back to the early 1800’s.Kathleen leaves many cousins along with extended family members and friends who will miss her dearly.A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021 at 12:00 PM in Blessed Sacrament Church, 1945 Northampton St, Holyoke, followed by burial in St Jerome Cemetery, Holyoke. Anyone wishing to make donations may do so to the Chicopee Elder Services or a charity of your choice in Kathy’s name.The Grise Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.