MEYRICK, Kathleen C. – longtime Scituate resident passed away at home on April 19, 2018. She was 62 years young. Beloved wife of nearly 40 years to John C. Meyrick. Devoted mother of Sarah K. Meyrick of Quincy, Rebecca A. Meyrick of Boston, and Jane A. Meyrick of Scituate. Cherished niece of Mary Manzo of Sussex, NJ. She is also survived by many cousins.
Kathy was the daughter of the late Anthony Carlucci and Alice (Biedriezycki) Cafaro. She was born and raised in Saddle Brook, NJ. Following the divorce of her parents, she and her mother relocated to Manassas, Virginia. Kathy regarded herself as an adopted Virginian and was a proud graduate of Arlington’s Washington-Lee High School, class of 1974. Kathy attended St Louis’s Webster College for her freshman year, before transferring to Boston’s Emerson College in 1975, where she earned a double degree in Mass Communications and Business & Industrial Communications. During her time at Emerson College, she met her best friend and soulmate, John – having what their close friends regard, to this day, as a fairytale romance. Kathy and John had an unbreakable bond spanning over 40 years. Kathy left her mark on Emerson’s radio station, 88.9 WERS, where she was known for hosting (among other regular programming) the ‘Dead Hour’ in honor of one of her favorite bands, the Grateful Dead. After graduating in 1978, Kathy moved to Nashua, New Hampshire to live full-time with her then boyfriend and future husband, John. On September 1, 1979, Kathy and John married in a small ceremony at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Nashua, New Hampshire, beginning a lifetime of laughs, witty banter, and adventures. After short periods living in several towns around New Hampshire and Massachusetts, Kathy and John moved to Scituate, MA in 1981 where they purchased their first house. After having their first daughter, Sarah, in 1986, and their second daughter, Rebecca, in 1989, Kathy and John purchased their second house in Scituate in 1994. Blessed by the arrival of their third daughter, Jane, in 1998, it became clear that Scituate was their longtime home.
Kathy embraced Scituate with open arms, becoming an active member of the community. In the ‘90s, Kathy was Co-President of the Wampatuck Elementary School PTO and enjoyed pioneering the early days of graphic design by assisting her network with business cards, brochures, and other creative needs. In the ‘00s, Kathy founded the Friends of Scituate Field Hockey and led Girl Scout Troop 4469.
Throughout her life, Kathy’s many hobbies included gardening, cross-stitch, needle point, photography, painting, and working on puzzles with her husband and family. She had a flare for interior design, and devoted these talents to the family home to bring a taste of the tropics to New England – a taste that was developed early in life, summering in Miami with her mother as a child. She was an avid history buff, always willing to discuss the complex socio-political significance of both historical and current events. Kathy was a self-proclaimed “fount of useless knowledge” and was an intimidating opponent in trivia-based games. She enjoyed trips to Florida, Foxwoods, and her home states of New Jersey and Virginia.
Kathy possessed an infectious sense of humor. She was a strong, compassionate, intelligent, witty, fierce woman. She persevered through life with conviction and purpose – a true force to be reckoned with.
Memorial services will take place on the morning of Friday, April 27, 2018 at Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home, 382 First Parish Road, Scituate – with visitation with the family from 10 AM – 12 Noon and a brief service at 12 Noon, with refreshments to follow. Per Kathy’s wishes, this will be a Celebration of Life; and as such, please wear bright colors and not the traditional black attire.
Kathy was a survivor of breast cancer and a true humanitarian. So, in lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made either to the relief efforts in Puerto Rico via DirectRelief.org (https://www.directrelief.org/) or to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute (http://www.dana-farber.org/how-you-can-help/ways-to-give/make-a-memorial-or-tribute-gift/).
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