Katherine Stapleton Mulcahy, 97, of Lawrence, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the Lawrence General Hospital. She was born in Lawrence on August 20, 1918, the daughter of the late Catherine and Edward Stapleton and was the wife of the late John Mulcahy.

Katherine worked for the United States Post Office in East Boston for many years until her retirement. She enjoyed helping out with various activities at the Lawrence Senior Center. She was also a member of the St. Patrick’s Parish in Lawrence, MA. Katherine will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Katherine is survived by her daughter Theresa LaScola and her husband Matthew of North Andover, and her sons John Mulcahy and his wfe Deanna of Rochester, NH and Joseph Mulcahy of Lawrence. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her first cousin Margaret Eager of Haverhill MA and several nieces and nephews.

Katherine was predeceased by her 10 brothers and sisters of which she was the oldest.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Lawrence General Hospital for their wonderful care and support during this difficult time.

Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday, May 12, 2016, from 4 PM to 6 PM at the Charles F. Dewhirst Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, May 13, 2016 at 11 AM at St. Patrick’s Church, 118 South Broadway, Lawrence, MA 01843. Burial will be in St. Mary Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Lawrence. To send an online condolence, please visit, www.dewhirstfuneral.com or www.facebook.com/DewhirstFuneralHome.

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