Kathleen E. “Kay” Desmond

Desmond, Kathleen E. (Smith) of Wollaston. On Saturday, October 22, 2005, the Quincy native known to most as “Kay” died at Milton Hospital after a brief illness. She was 85. Wife of the late Gerald “Jay” Desmond. Loving Mother of Carol A. Desmond of Quincy, Gerald B. Desmond, Jr. and Paul F. Desmond both of Braintree and Kathleen M. Cashin of Pembroke. Sister of the late Marion T. Fernandez, Barbara Richards and Anne M., Virginia, Edward & Matthew Smith. Kay is also survived by her grandchildren, Jennifer Ryan, Michael, Kristen Cashin & Jessica Cashin and five great grandchildren. Kathleen Desmond’s career began as an administrative assistant at John Hancock. After marriage she was a hostess at the Hollow Restaurant of Quincy and later worked at Bay Cove Tufts Mental Health. She was an active member of the Beechwood Knoll P.T.A. and a devoted, life-long member of St. Ann’s Parish in Wollaston. As Kay Smith she was often seen in the stands cheering for her future husband, first baseman Jay Desmond, and the Fore River Shipbuilders Team. Kay and Jay loved travelling, the ocean, riding in convertibles, and most of all their children. To her grandchildren she was affectionately known as “Grandmum,” and will always be an inspiration to them. She loved to entertain and welcomed everyone into her home. Holidays and family were very special to her. Anyone who met her was immediayely drawn to her warmth. She was genuinely involved in other people, a great listener whom many people sought out for her sage advice. People formed an instant connection with her. She was strong-minded with an intuitive ability to understand what you needed, whether it was a kick in the pants or a pat on the back. She had a passion for living and brought true joy to so many. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the Keohane Funeral Home 785 Hancock St. , WOLLASTON Wednesday at 9 AM. Funeral Mass in Saint Ann’s Church, Wollaston at 10 AM. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 PM. Burial in Mt. Wollaston Cemetery, Quincy. Donations in memory of Mrs. Desmond may be made to the “Program in Fetal Medicine” and mailed to: Women and Infants Hospital, c/o MFM 3rd Floor, 101 Dudley Street, Providence, RI 02905-2499, Attention: Stephen R. Carr, MD.