HAYES, Catherine M. of Braintree, formerly of Roslindale, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025. Beloved daughter of the late James J. Hayes and Nora (Russell). Dear sister of the late Patricia Sullivan and James Hayes. Loving aunt of Maura Hoey and her husband John of West Roxbury, Sheila Sullivan of West Roxbury, Brenda King and her husband Mark of Hanover, Jean Hayes of Hull, Noreen Earner and her husband Martin of Milton, Kathleen Murphy of Hanson, Sean Hayes of Bridgewater, Carol Hayes of Brooklyn, NY, the late James Hayes and Patricia “Patsy” Sullivan. Also survived by John Sullivan husband of the late Patricia “Patsy” of Milton. Great aunt of Brendan and Liam Hoey, Sofia, Declan and Jaclyn King, Keira and Martin Earner, Mikaela and Chloe Murphy, Alexander and Joseph Hayes, Maggie and Michael Sullivan.
Cathy’s legacy of her immense love and devotion to family and friends will live on in our hearts forever. Cathy’s role was many: beloved aunt, surrogate mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all. Fondly referred to as “Special” Aunt Cathy, for she made everyone she knew and met feel important and special.
Steeped in her Irish heritage, Cathy was proud of and honored her Irish traditions. She maintained a strong connection with her loved ones in Ireland. Cathy treasured her Irish cousins and enjoyed spending time with them on her many visits to Ireland throughout the years. Cathy was the embodiment of love and she will be deeply missed. Her memory will live on in the love she shared and the countless lives she touched.
Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., West Roxbury on Monday, April 28th at 11:30 am. Followed by a Funeral Mass in Holy Name Church at 12:30 pm. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. Visiting Hours, Sunday, April 27th from 4 to 7 in the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Catherine may be made to Compassionate Care ALS. CCALS, PO Box 1052, West Falmouth, MA 02574 or https://ccals.org. For guest book please visit www.gormleyfuneral.com