Kathleen I. Watson completed her well lived life here on earth, passing away peacefully, moving on to her new life in the Heavens. She was embraced by her mumma, Irene, her brothers, Tommy, Joey, Matthew and sisters, Marie, Anne, and Marian as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, and many friends.

She leaves behind her high school sweetheart and beloved husband of 52 years Jim Watson, her daughters, Dawn Marie Watson Cenedella (husband Paul Angelo Cenedella) and daughter Kristy Anne Watson. She is survived by her sister Irene Grandine (husband Dan Grandine), brothers Francis Reardon and brother Mark Reardon (fiancé Sue Sirois).

Kathy became a caretaker at a very young age, shielding her young siblings from and through tough times. She led by example on how to be loving, caring and nurturing for others. As young newlyweds, Jim and Kathy continued their role of caring for Kathy's younger brother Mark and raised him. Later, they had two daughters, Dawn Marie and Kristy Anne. Jim worked hard providing while Kathy remained at home raising the kids. Kathy had a knack for creating things beautiful and special, adding a lot of sparkle and shine, she especially loved sparkling red roses. She and Jim worked together to make her vision reality.

Kathy especially loved her homemaker role, and it was evident to all who entered. Kathy loved to laugh and had an infectious smile that lit up every room she entered. She touched many people's hearts in many ways, always making them feel welcomed anytime in her presence. She loved to have fun and be silly and worked hard to make sure everyone had fun along with her. Everyone wanted to be invited back...soon. Her home was a space for many good times and lots of happy memories. Christmas displayed her generous nature with gifts for all, all perfectly and beautifully wrapped, adorned with ribbons and bows. She was an accomplished Italian cook, taught by her mother, and Kathy was especially known for her meatballs. Her parties always had lots of food, serving appetizers, snacks, full meals, and desserts. Not to mention the filled to go boxes. If you went home from Kathy's house hungry, that was your own fault. If Kathy learned you were moving to a new place and needed help, she would go to great lengths to make sure you had everything you needed to make your house a warm home. Even during the last few months of her life, when she could not serve people herself, she still made sure all were well taken care of.

It is hard to put a number on the many of hearts she touched in her lifetime. And now she is touching many more hearts in the Heavens.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute.