Kathleen “Katie” E. Keyes, 38, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2017 during a brief stay at Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She leaves her father, Richard A. Keyes, Sr.; her grandmother Carmella Keyes; several aunts, uncles, and cousins as well as many special friends. She was predeceased by her mother Marilyn E. (Terrill) Keyes and a brother Richard A. Keyes, Jr.

Katie was born in Worcester and graduated from South High School. She participated in the Aspire Program at the Seven Hills Foundation Training Program and in the Special Olympics. She was a member of St. Joan of Arc Church and enjoyed needlepoint and bowling. The family would like to thank the entire staff at Holy Trinity for their compassionate care of Katie.

A calling hour will be held on Monday, September 25, 2017 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in Nordgren Funeral Home 300 Lincoln St. A funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m. in St. Joan of Arc Church 570 Lincoln St. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park Paxton. Donations in Katie’s memory may be made to Why Me and Sherry’s House 1152 Pleasant St. Worcester, MA 01602.