Kathleen Eldredge

She is predeceased by her beloved husband of 67 years, Leo, and their son Jonathan, her sisters Midge Sheehan and Helen Lynch, and her brothers James and John Curley.

She is survived by her two daughters Kathleen Gentile and husband Harry of Billerica, and Karen Eldredge of Medford and her partner Thomas Manning. She was the loving grandmother of Keith Gentile and Christina Gentile Gesing, her husband Jason, and great-grandmother to Henry and Harrison Gesing.

Kathleen, otherwise known as “Kay Eldredge with an E”, was an avid reader, an amazing cook, and an exceptional gardener. She will be especially remembered for being smart, savvy, a shopper extraordinaire, and fiercely independent. Kay brought incredible joy to her family and friends and will be greatly missed.

Services will be private. Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.nickersonfunerals.com.