Kathleen Mary Carroll

Born in Brighton, she was the daughter of the late Maurice Joseph “Joe” and Elinor (Hughes) Joy. Kathy was a 1966 graduate of Norwood High School, and went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree from University of Massachusetts, Boston. She was a teacher at St. Catherine of Siena School for over 15 years.

Kathy was a beautiful artist, whether she was quilting, gardening, interior designing or painting her watercolors. She loved spending summers on Cape Cod. One of her biggest joys was her three granddaughters. She felt so blessed to have them. Kathy’s faith gave her great comfort throughout her life. She had a special love for the Blessed Mother.

Kathy was the beloved wife of over 51 years of Dennis W. Carroll of Norwood, and the devoted mother of Anne Reynolds and her husband Karl of Schoharie NY, Joy Dinaro and her husband Enzo of Albuquerque NM, and the late Daniel Carroll. She was the sister of Dennis Joy and his wife Phyllis of FL, David Joy and his wife Colleen of Philadelphia PA, and the proud grandmother of Hannah Joy Reynolds, Cara Joy Dinaro, and Daniella Anne Dinaro. Kathy was the granddaughter of Catherine Joy, late of Co. Kerry Ireland, and Brighton. She was the sister in-law of Gay McCarthy and her husband James of Walpole, Barbara Carroll and her late husband, Peter Carroll of Foxboro, and Paul Carroll and his wife Sandy of Westport. She was the daughter in-law of Warren and C. Jean Carroll, late of Walpole. Kathy is survived by her cousin and matron of honor, Joan DaCruz of Wrentham; cousins Jackie, Donna, Kenneth, and Kevin; many nieces, nephews, second cousins, God-children, and many beautiful friends including her life-long friend of over 67 years, Priscilla Tilley. The family would like to thank Old Colony Hospice for their loving care.

Services from the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole St., (Rt. 1A) NORWOOD on Monday September 19, 2022 at 10:00 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Catherine of Siena Church, 547 Washington St. Norwood at 11:00 AM. Visiting hours in the Funeral Home on Sunday from 2-6 PM. Private interment at Highland Cemetery, Norwood at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Catherine of Siena School, 249 Nahatan St, Norwood, MA 02062.