I feel very sad to hear of Kathy's passing.  She was a caring and loving person, and such a wonderful nurse.  I can still see her beautiful smile when I worked with her at the Oncology Center in Dartmouth. My sincere condolences to Curt and their children during this most difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I know that Kathy is in heaven singing with the angels. RIP Kathy, you will be greatly missed.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

I met Kathy in RI through her friend Cindy. 
I was only in Kathy’s presence a handful of times. But… that was all I needed to know Kathy was a special human being.  At each encounter Kathy was full of such enthusiasm. She was always happy, funny, kind and thoughtful.  The wealth of condolences included here are a testament to the deep love her family and friends have for her. Your shining presence will always be in the memories of so many Kathy, including mine. 
Thank you for being such a bright light ~
Denise

Dear Curt
I am so sorry to hear about Kathy's passing.  She is still with you and her love for you is never ending.  This is an awful time, trust me I know.  With time things will get better.  I am praying for you.  I am praying for peace of mind and heart for you and the kids.  Ask Jesus for His guidance and peace and He will not disappoint you. 
Blessings
Beth and Claude.

My name is Mary (Heffernan) Bryson and Kathy was my closest 2nd cousin. Our grandmothers were sisters and our Moms were 1st cousins.  I was born about 3-1/2 months after Kathy. Most of my memories of Kathy took place between the ages of about 9 and 13 years old. We lived the next town over from the Reeds. During that time, on quite a number of weekends, I would stay all weekend with Kathy. Her siblings were a bit older than she was and she was the only child left at home. I was #3 out of 4.  So, it was nice for me to go over to her house and not be surrounded by so many people. We had tons of fun! We watched movies, ate popcorn, played hide-n-seek with the neighborhood kids, the next-door neighbor had a skating rink in their backyard one year. We went to movies, bowling, she came to our cottage on Lake Ontario a few times, lots of fun stuff.  The most special thing I remember is we made up this game of Hide & Seek with Clues. We would hide our stuffed animals around the upstairs, and write little clues along the way to find each other's. Also, I had a very special Winnie the Pooh puppet that I slept with every night. I called him Poohy, Kathy made up a whole song called Oh Poohy. It had a few different verses and a catchy tune. I and my older sister can still sing it to this day!After high school started, we kind of grew apart. But there were many times I thought of her and those fun weekends during my life since then.  Curt, I am SO VERY SORRY that I cannot attend the funeral due to a recently broken ankle. I will be with you in spirit. I'm looking forward to singing with Kathy when we meet again.  I love all you Moraes!!

Dear Moraes family,
I worked with Kathy for many years at Southcoast and we were on many projects together especially our Breast Cancer and Lung Cancer programs. She always greeted me with a beautiful smile and would always call me and say “hello my friend”.  She was a beautiful person and I’m so fortunate to have known her. I am so very sorry for your loss. With deepest heartfelt sympathy Debra Desmarais, Southcoast Radiology Imaging.

Dear Curt and Family,
Everyone in  Lewis and Krawczyk families send their deepest sympathies for the loss of Kathy. We all grew up on Elmore Rd two houses apart. Kathy was a great friend with tons of energy and that laugh!  I have a million wonderful memories like playing our guitars and her back porch or the piano in the basement, tree forts, camping and going everywhere on our bikes. Even though we are grown and live far apart, we still felt like close friends and I think every one she met feels that way.  My picture is of her singing at our wedding and Chuck and I were so happy that you and Kathy were there with us that day.  We send you our love and prayers for such a difficult time. We were blessed to have Kathy in our lives.
Love and prayers to you all,
Chuck and Cathy Lewis

A gorgeous human... Kathy had an indescribable radiance about her. Anyone who met her felt her kindness right away and was instantly surrounded by her warmth...You were part of every milestone in my life: birthdays, Christmas, Sunday dinners, Rangeley, weddings, funerals, graduations, etc. But it was the days in between that mattered - where you showed me how to live with all this emotion, how to handle life when it felt too much. Your advice, your presence, your love was so special to me.  I hope you are singing and playing the piano with all the angels.

I will miss you so very much.

I am blessed to have loved and been loved by you...
Tashi Bear

Curt, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Kathy was a wonder person with a beautiful soul. I was hired by Kathy 16 years ago, she loved and respected everyone she worked with. Kathy will be missed immensely. 
                          Sincerely, Jenny T

Dear Curt and family, we were truly sorry to hear of your loss. I knew Kathy first at St Luke’s and then kids activities, mutual friends and working at the oncology centers and was lucky on special occasions to hear her beautiful voice. Kathy would always say to me at the end of the day while she was in her office (Good night Lin take it easy ) Kathy please rest in peace and take it easy🙏 I and my family our deepest sympathies and condolences to you and your family. She will be missed by many who knew her😢

Candles lit for you, Kathy, and moon shining through window. You  who  always lit up a room  with your heart full of love. May you come to dwell in your true home!
And may your love and light always surround your family!
Saskia

Kathy and I were good friends during middle school and became best friends in high school. My “growing up” memories are fused with memories of Kathy. On a summer’s day you might find us bombing around on our bikes, playing tennis and then going to Don and Bobs for frozen custard. We would play duets on the piano and play games and laugh until one or the other or both of us would shriek with laughter so intense that we couldn’t breathe. In high school, there were frequent sleepovers and working on math homework together, all the way up through calculus class (I remember Kathy saying “I’m really GOOD at math!”) We were in all of the plays together, we took voice lessons and sang in chorus together. We were on the same softball team for several years (the other team would call “move out” to their outfielders when Kathy would get up to bat!) Kathy managed to get a car a lot so we would often head out to Eastview Mall to shop and hang out. Kathy’s mother, Margaret Mary, never forgave the two of us for dying her new washing machine orange when we dyed our Mercy High uniforms on the last day of classes in senior year (unfortunately they came out a dull brown color).
These are a few memories that came to mind just now among countless others. College, careers, and living hundreds of miles apart meant that we were not actively involved in each other’s day to day lives once we left Rochester, but time could not touch the immense love we had for each other. Any time I saw her over the years,  we were just Kath and Kate again, and something fun was bound to happen!  I was profoundly blessed to have Kathy in my life early on- zany, fun loving, fiercely loyal, abundantly talented Kathy. I will carry all of our shared memories forward into the sunset.

Dear Curtis and family,
My deepest sympathies.  I remember meeting Kathy many years ago.  Kathy was a sweet loving person.  God bless  you.

NBHS class of 77

Marcel and I are heart broken to hear of Kathy’s passing…She was truly an angel from heaven, always smiling, always joyful and so very talented…

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.  May God heal your sadness and give you strength…

My dear friend Curtis,
I am so very sorry to learn of your loss. You have always been a friend and though I met your beloved wife on only a few occasions, she was  lovely and you were wonderful together. You and your daughter and extended family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Anne Davis (once Kummer)
Guildhall, VT

I worked with Kathy decades ago when she came to SLH Critical Care.  She was a force of happiness and positivity, not to mention a great RN. She made it clear she wanted to work in Oncology way back then and certainly excelled in that field as soon as she had the opportunity.  She has left a legacy! My most sincere condolences to her family, friends and coworkers. May wonderful memories along with  lovely expressions of sympathy help to give you strength and  warm your hearts as you grieve her loss.

Kathy will be deeply missed. She was the pillar of the cancer center : her knowledge and kind presence  inspired  us all. 
My deepest condolences.

My deepest and sincerest condolences to Kathy’s family. She is one of the kindest, sweetest people and I feel so lucky to have worked with her. She’s a true angel. It’s difficult to put into words her impact on the community. She always brought love and light to everyone around her. I pray that her family finds peace in knowing how much of a positive impact she was. May her legacy be blessed and the loving memories of Kathy bring comfort and a sense of blessing to those who knew her.

Oh my! Such sad news.  I worked with Kathy in Critical Care back in the day. She was always a delight  and a great team player.  Never a bad day for this girl. My condolences to Curt and family

Kathy brought extraordinary Light, Love and Joy to our world. I’m forever grateful to know Kathy and for all she did for my family. 
My deepest sympathy to her entire family.

Karen McVeigh

Sending my deepest condolences to the Moraes family. Although I didn't know Kathy well, she would make a point of saying hello whenever I would pass her office. It seemed that her door was open to anyone at any time. She will be missed by the Southcoast family.

A happy day celebrating Ethan's Christening.

Dear Curt, Meaghan, Greg and family,
We are heartbroken by Kathy’s sudden death which leaves a huge hole in our lives. Her unconditional love and kindness for others was a gift that she gave to us without question. We will miss her presence  and mourn that she will not share the joy of watching Ethan grow. We know that she will always be his guardian angel. 
With Love and Deep Sympathy,
Christine and Robert

Dear Family, Friends and Colleagues of Kathy:

I was surprised to hear of Kathy’s passing so young-a great loss to humanity- she leaves a long legacy of greatness at Southcoast Health and in her community.   I was not surprised to see so many  “full” beautiful messages already posted.

I really “know” Kathy only in a professional capacity.  I remember her being so super supportive when I made the transition from staff nurse to a managerial role.  The realities were immense like when you go from caregiver to patient and  Kathy seemed to intuitively be supportive and nurturing and helped people like me understand the realities of healthcare without being superior, but “we are all in this together”.

Kathy always had a warm and easy smile, a gentle touch of the arm to let us know we are all heard and valued even if we “agree to disagree”.  My fondest memories are being near Kathy during our big meetings in the McBratney amphitheater at SLH, in a dimly lit room hear and see Kathy in the most gracious way, with a sort of tentative, but bold voice like a young person asking for an extra cookie after dinner (beg to differ) the counterpoint of the presentation, whether it be people over profits or advocacy  for “her nurses, the oncology staff, hospital staff at all sites”.

One of the pharmacists that too turned provider to patient called nurses “angels on earth” after all his great years of providing care.  This is how I would like to remember Kathy.  In those moments she was a  bright light in a dark room, a beacon of hope, her soothing angelic voice and bold blonde hair “standing up to cancer” and standing out front for what she believed and the people she believed would stand with her, but never behind her, because we all count, and she knew this and would always be there for the fight for all of us!

I am so sorry for your loss, but as you see, Kathy was like a caped superhero with this marvelous RN alter ego that has positively left an impact.

Curt and family. We extend our deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved wife.  Our prayers shall be offered for the repose of her soul.  May she rest in Peace.

Dear Curt and family, 
We are heartbroken to hear the sad news of Kathy’s passing. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family . Kathy was my first friend at St Luke’s over 40 years ago . What a treasure she was ! Every memory brings a smile to my face . She led a life of love , compassion, kindness, and service . Amazing how many lives she made better.We were blessed to have called her our friend . Prayers for you at this most difficult time.

I will never forget the energy and life that Kathy brought into our home in Rochester every single time she swept in with joy and love and a presence that was truly magical. She was one of our family!  My heart goes out to all of you. I do know that not even death can dim Kathy’s star. She will be a part of the hearts and spirits of all lucky enough to know her for all of time. I love you, Kathy.  Mary Clare Gefell

Curt, I was so sorry to get the call that Kathy had died. She was a sweet woman with an equally sweet voice! I always appreciated it when she'd come over to St. Joe's to sing with Michelle. Know that she's in my prayers, along with you, your kids and the entire family!

Dear Curt, Meaghan, and Greg:

We're so very sorry to learn of Kathy's passing. I can't think of a single person who would have a bad word to say about her. She's was one of the happiest and most loving individuals we've ever known. She will always hold a special place in my heart and my memory. 

Ed Santos & Ramon Molina

Dear Curt and family,
I have such fond memories of you and Kathy from our days at Salve. I will always remember Kathy with a big smile, laugh and beautiful voice! I hope the memories of your life together bring you peace and comfort in this difficult time. With deepest sympathy. 
Colleen (Kelly ) Hill Dansereau

To Kathy’s family, I was deeply saddened to hear of Kathy’s passing. She was not only an incredible leader but also a person whose compassion and dedication made a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege of working with her. Her bubbly personality will truly be missed. My heart goes out to all of you during this difficult time.

Dear Curt, Meaghan, Greg and family,
I am so sorry for your loss and will miss Kathy. She was the first person I met when I came to interview at Southcoast over 12 years ago. She gave me a big hug and made me feel at home right away. I will always remember her beautiful smile and the way she created community around her. She did so much for the Cancer Center and will be deeply missed. I am thankful for the time I had to get to know such an incredible person. 

Sonia Seng

My deepest sympathy for the Moraes family. Having been in the company of Kathy several times with the Gannon's, I learned that Kathy was a beautiful person with a huge heart. She gave the best hugs. I hope your chats and cherished memories will help carry you through  difficult days.

So sorry to hear of this and I will remember Kathy's joyful singing in the Salve Miley 3rd floor hallway. Wishing you all beautiful memories. Fondly, Donna Daly Maguire.

To Kathy’s family, I’m so sorry for your loss. I can’t even imagine how painful this is for you. I’m sure you already know how much she was loved by everyone. There is such a feeling of sadness, loss and immense grief over her passing. Kathy radiated love, kindness, and compassion with everyone she encountered.   She was so passionate about oncology. She made me want to be better. She always told me “Try other areas, but you are an oncology nurse.” She was all things good. She made the world a better place.  She made my world better.  We talked about our beliefs. We talked about God’s plans.  There is no doubt where she is right now. I hope that brings you solace. I know in my lifetime I will never meet another person like her. I am so truly  sorry for your loss.

I met Kathy and Curt when I attended Salve. As a transfer they along with their special friends helped me feel welcome at my new school. We spent many nights sing our hearts out. She got me involved with the Salve folk group and chorus. Kathy your love and joy was infectious   When I started teaching and teaching at Bishop Stang Kathy and Curt often welcomed me into their home for fun, music and even to recover from a knee injury. What incredible family they have of love, kindness and service to others.  RIP Kathy enjoy the Kingdom of Heaven. Always in my prayers and thoughts. Love Chris Perrotti

Dear Curt, Meaghan and Greg,
I am so sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing.  She was a great person and she will be missed by many. I hope it gives you strength to know how many people loved her.  She will always be with you.

Dear Curt, Meagan and Greg, holding you all close to our hearts as we learn of Kathy’s passing. We will always remember her sweet smile,  generous heart and joy for life. May her light continue to be an inspiration and guide you through this time of loss and in the future. Our most sincere condolences, GB, mari, Martín and Luisa Hammond-Mujica

Curt and family, I was deeply saddened to hear of Kathys passing. She always brought smiles to everyone she met, and I was no exception. She will be dearly missed by so many. May she rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to her family. Kathy was the loveliest, warmest, kindest soul. She will be deeply missed.

I’m so sorry to hear about Kathy, I’ve known her for so many years as a wonderful coworker with fond memories, but also when she was my mother’s Oncology nurse.  She was so supportive at this very difficult time.  My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family:

Kathy had a beautiful and kind soul with a genuine love for all. I will miss her forever and so blessed for having her in my life. Love you Kathy

I will always remember Kathy’s beautiful voice and kind heart. Curt and Kathy drove my husband and I from the church to the reception in  Newport,  in one of Rock’s limousines, almost 40 years ago, on our wedding day. It was pouring rain on that day, but they made us feel like a king and a queen! May God hold you on the palm of his hand, Kathy. May God watch over your devoted and loving husband.
Love,
Barbara (Basia) and Steve Connulty

Dear Family,

Kathy was an absolute ball of laughter. I worked in both clinics where she was at and our offices sat near each other. She always had such a bright and welcoming smile in the morning, greeted everyone with such a warm hello each time she walked inside. I was pregnant the same time around her daughter and she absolutely loved talking about her new grandbaby. We shared so much conversations about our babies, her grandbaby's milestones, pictures. She had so much love in her. My heart goes out to you. She was truly a wonderful and kind person and welcomed me with such open arms.  The impact she has made, i will never forget. Sending so much love.

I am so saddened to hear about Kathy’s passing. I had spoken to her early last week. She was the first person we met at the cancer center prior to my wife starting treatment. She was so warm and comforting and positive that she completely put my wife at ease. She will always be remembered for her kindness, her smile, and genuine caring that she passed on to all who knew her. Rest in Heavenly peace Kathy, your work on earth is done. You are loved and will be singing in Heaven with your beautiful voice.

Curt,


Sending my most heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. 

Michelle Balzano

Curt & Family,

I am so sorry for your loss!  Kathy was a beautiful person inside and out.   She will be missed by all that knew her.  Please know that I am here if you need anything.  Rest in peace Kathy.

I'm a volunteer at the Fairhaven Cancer Center.  I'm so sad to hear of Kathy's passing.  Kathy was such a wonderful person.  Always a smile for everyone.  She will be greatly missed.

My heart goes out to  you Curt and your family.  Kathy was such a sweet, loving, caring woman. I’m  so sorry that words can not express my sadness . My prayers are with you at this sad time. 
Sue Silva

I only met Kathy A year and a half ago when I started working at the cancer center in Fall River . She came up first day I started and welcomed me and continued to stop by every time she came upstairs to say hi and see how I was. I was blessed to have met her. She was a beautiful person inside and out.

My Thoughts and prayers are with her husband and Family.

Sue Gaspar

When we arrived in New Bedford, we knew no one. Kathy and her husband Curt, who were friends of new friends at the time, made us feel so welcome. Hers was a kind and loving heart. Sergio and I will miss her infectious smile and laugh and send our love to her dear husband and family.

Dear Curt and family,  my heartfelt condolences to you!  Kathy was a wonderful person and terrific professional nurse. Her kindness and empathy toward her patients, co-workers and friends over the years have been an inspiration to everyone.   May God's loving arms remain around you all!  Cyndi and Brian Mikkelson

Dear Curt, Meaghan, Greg and family, 
I can’t believe that this is real.  I will miss being able to chat with Kathy on the phone about anything and everything—we really covered it all. Kathy was a kind, thoughtful, beautiful person and a very dear friend. I’ve known Kathy for over 15 years and all of my memories are happy ones —she was full of life and laughter. My husband, Bub & I cannot express enough how sad we are for all of you during this difficult time. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bub & Barb Jenney

Dear Curt, Meaghan and Greg - I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved wife and mother.  I can only hope that your many happy memories of your life together can help you navigate this most difficult of times.  With our love, Mary, Matt and Jeff Provencher

Dear Curt, Meg, Greg and family. I don't know where to begin to express both Richard and my sympathy to you all. I will forever miss her greeting to me. She would call  me her Claudia. We dressed Pooh and Piglet one Halloween, and from then on,  I was her Piglet and she  was my Pooh. I will miss her infectious smile and laugh. May you fly high, and sing with the rest of the angels my dear friend. 
Love you, Claudia and Richard Settele 💔

Curt and Family, 

I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. Such fond memories of knowing Kathy from our days at Salve. But the strongest is when she sang at my wedding. It was a crazy time and she and  you stepped up and supported us without question.

 I was so glad to reconnect over social media the past few years. I have enjoyed watching the kids grow up and now the birth of your grandchild. 

May she rest in peace and her spirit fly high watching over all of you.

With sympathy and understanding,

Meg Atzbach Jenkins

Dear Curt, Greg, Meaghan and Family,
I am so sorry and send you my prayers for comfort in your grief.  I will remember Kathy for her outgoing and engaging manner, her compassion and knowledge as a talented clinician and Nursing Director, and most of all for the love she had for her family.  For all of her accomplishments (of which she was so humble), nothing compared to the happiness she would express when providing the latest update on any of you. My last memory is running into her while dining out in New Bedford; classic Kathy....  smiling and laughing with friends but never too busy to catch up with me and meet others, (some strangers to her), that I was with. Her gift for interesting conversation was as endless as her ability to make the world brighter just by her presence.  My deepest condolences to all of you as you mourn your wife and mother, one of the kindest women I have ever known.

Kathy was an incredible human being! Kind ,compassionate nurse it was an honor working alongside her! I will always remember her with a smile it was a privilege to know her and love her! Curtis and her children all I can say is see was so very proud of all of you! My thoughts are with you all!🙏🏻💙

God bless Cathy , you will be for ever missed at SouthCoast health. May God give your family strength at this difficult time.

Dear Curt and Family, 

Please know we are thinking of you  all. From all of your Cape Cod friends and colleagues. She is in our thoughts and prayers. 

Chris Luciano

Dear Curt and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I met Kathy 7 years ago and instantaneously we became friends. 3 years ago she was there for me when I was dx with leukemia. My own personal cheerleader, she laughed, cried and prayed with me. Anyone lucky enough to have met her will remember her radiant smile and her genuineness. Thank you for sharing your wife, Mom, grandmother, sister and friend with us.

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Kathleen M. Moraes

27 July, 1959 – 12 November, 2024

Rock Funeral Home

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