SPENCER: Catherine P. (Mayo) Hopkins Lamothe, 94, of High Street died Saturday, January 8th in her home with family by her side.
She leaves her husband Paul A. Lamothe, a daughter Melissa H. Walsh of Spencer, two step-daughters: Marilyn Shriver and her husband Brian of Walpole, NH and Emily Colson and her husband Barry of Fayetteville, NC. She was proud of her 17 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by two brothers: Robert Mayo of Kansas City, MO and Father James Mayo of Hinesville, GA and three sons: John, Stephen & Thomas Hopkins.
Catherine was born on Nantucket Island, daughter of Augustus and Ellie (Murphy) Mayo. She was a teacher for many years for Worcester Public Schools as well as Director of Career Education. She worked in Administration at Applewild in Fitchburg, MA until her retirement. She enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling and reading. She especially enjoyed vacations spent with family on Nantucket.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 23 at 12:30 PM in J. HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer. Burial in Mary, Queen of the Rosary Cemetery, Spencer will be private at the convenience of the family. A calling period will precede the service from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM. Masks are required due to Covid 19. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Worcester County Food Bank, 474 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA 01545. Family appreciates the caring support from VNA Hospice & Palliative Care.