Kathleen E. " Kay " McGrath, age 95, of North Providence, Rhode Island passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at Scalabrini Villa in North Kingstown. She was the beloved wife of more than 50 years to the late Thomas L. McGrath.
Born in Boyle, County Sligo, Ireland, she was the daughter of the late John and Bridget (Connolly) Killeen.
Kay worked as a Respiratory Technician for Women & Infants Hospital in Providence for many years before retirement. She was a communicant of St. Augustine's Church and she was also a member of the Rhode Island Ceilidhe Club.
Mrs. McGrath is survived by her children, Mary K. Samson, RN, Maj. Thomas J. McGrath, USMC (Ret.) and his wife Barbara, and Brendan M. McGrath (Ret. Sgt., Prov. PD) and his wife Sally. Her beloved grandchildren, Kristina Menissian, Thomas McGrath, Marisa McGrath, Liam McGrath, Sarah McGrath, Bridget McGrath, Brendan McGrath and Kathryn McGrath. Kay also leaves many nieces and nephews back in her home land of Ireland.
Mrs. McGrath was the sister of the late John Killeen, Mary Killeen, Margaret Killeen and Michael Killeen.
Her Funeral will be held Monday November 7, 2022 at 8:45 am in the Russell J. Boyle and Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street, Providence. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 am in St. Augustine Church, 639 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Providence. Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.
Family and friends may call at the Funeral Home on Sunday, November 6, 2022 from 4:00-7:00 pm.
