Mrs. Katherine Elizabeth (Gallagher) Holmes, 89, a resident of North Andover, Massachusetts for 55 years, currently a resident of Methuen, Massachusetts passed away on Thursday, July 16th, 2009 at her home.
She was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Mrs. Holmes was a graduate of Saint Augustine's Grammar School and Saint Mary's High School both in Lawrence. She then went on to graduate from McIntosh School of Business and took a two year course at Boston University. Mrs. Holmes had worked as both a self employed Insurance Agent for Gallagher Insurance Agency and a Long time Realtor/Owner of Holmes Real Estate. Mrs. Holmes had formerly belonged to the Hibernians in North Andover as well as M.L.S. (Multiple Listing Services).
The wife of the late Mr. Francis Augustine Holmes
Her family members include:
Her son: Richard Holmes of Methuen, Massachusetts
Her daughters: Sue Ellen Holmes of North Andover, Massachusetts.
Betsy wife of Peter Meunier of Hinsdale, MA
Rosemary wife of John Draper of North Andover, MA
Her brother: Francis Gallagher of Lemonister, MA
5 Grandchildren: Lisa Holmes and Ashley Holmes both of Methuen, MA.
Roger Gallant and his wife Krista of New Jersey
Joshua and Tim Meunier of Hinsdale, MA
1 Great Grandson: Alex Holmes of Methuen, MA
As well as several nieces and nephews.
Her loving caregiver Elis Ortiz of Lawrence, MA
Her friends at Sam's Steak Out in Lawrence, MA
Her friends at Nevins Adult Day Health in the Methuen which was her social club for the last 6 years.
Her loving caregivers at the Geriatric Assistance of Andover.
Mrs. Holmes was also the mother of the late Carey Holmes
Sister to the late: Margaret O'Riordan and Eleanor Biery.
Her funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 21st 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in Saint Michaels Church in North Andover, MA.
Burial will take place at a later date.
Family and Friends may call on Monday, July 20th, 2009 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 35 Merrimack Street, North Andover, MA. For online condolences and other information please go to www.breenfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to St. Vincent DePaul, 42 Franklin Street, Lawrence, MA 01841, Cor Unum, 191 Salem Street, Lawrence, Ma 01843. or to a charity of One's Choice.