Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 24, 2026 OBITUARIE Kathryn “Kathy” Sullivan O f Saugus, daughter of the late Loretta and Donald Sullivan, was called home to the Lord on July 16, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was 73. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Phyllis Sullivan of Wakefield, Massachusetts; her sister and brother-in-law, Ellen and Marty Stark of Hazleton, Pennsylvania; and her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family and many lifelong friends who will miss her deeply. She was predeceased by her brother and sister-in-law, Kevin and Louise Sullivan. Born in 1953, Kathy grew up in Wakefield, where she developed the strong will, quick wit and infectious laugh that would become her trademarks throughout life. She attended schools in Melrose and Wakefield, graduated from Arlington Catholic High School, and went on to further her eduFURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT EVERETT ton’s leading hospitals. 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Can’t make it to the library? Our digital collections provide easy access to the books kids love, 24 hours a day seven days a week. Download free, fresh titles all summer using the hoopla and Libby apps! [https://www. sauguspubliclibrary.org/children/family] Veterans Day Bricks Program is Back The Saugus Veterans Council is pleased to reinstate the Brick Program! After our vendor rebrightly in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. May she rest in the peace of Christ, reunited with her beloved parents and brother in eternal life. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, from 4:00-7:00 p.m., at the Gately Funeral Home (79 W. Foster St. in Melrose). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Marys’ Church (Herbert Street in Melrose). Interment will at Wyoming Cemetery (Sylvan Street in Melrose). Family & Friends are respectfully invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Kathy’s honor to Alzheimer’s Association. tired last year (thank you, Del from Pavlok, for working with us over the years), we have found another engraver who will be taking our orders for Veterans Day! Proceeds from the brick sales are devoted to the upkeep of Saugus Veterans Park. If you are interested in purchasing a brick, a 4x8” is $100 (three lines) and an 8x8” (five lines) is $200. Please contact Corinne Riley (781-231-7995) for an application or more information. All orders must be in no later than Sept. 10. Atom X
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