Katherine Ann Reardon

Katherine Ann Reardon

Katherine Reardon Obituary

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Katherine A. (Murphy) Reardon, of Norfolk, formerly of Cambridge, passed on July 1, 2025 with her daughters by her side. Beloved wife of the late John Reardon for 56 years. Loving mother of Deb Reardon of Stratham, NH and Diane Bigglestone and her husband Kent of Barre, VT. Cherished step-grandmother of Will and Sam Bigglestone of Barre, VT. As part of a large Irish family, Katherine is also survived by many close sister and brother in laws, cherished cousins, loving nieces and nephews and lifelong friends.

Katherine and her husband John created a wonderful life for their family. Katherine was a bookkeeping wizard managing all the accounting for John’s businesses as well as all the family financial endeavors. She enjoyed reading, watching her shows, dining out with her daughters, and spending time at York Beach and Marco Island. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours in the Holden, Dunn and Lawler Funeral Home, 55 High Rock St., Westwood on Wednesday July 9th from 4-7pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Margaret Mary Church, 845 High St., Westwood on Thursday July 10th at 10am. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Katherine's memory to the American Lung Association at Lung.org.

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