Catherine E. Lawless "Kay", 75, of Stuart, Florida, died Friday, April 24, 2015, at her home.

Born in South Boston, Massachusetts, she had been a resident of Stuart since 1989, coming from Halifax, Massachusetts.

The Matriarch of her family, she enjoyed cooking for family members and friends, always helping those around her, and letting everyone know that her family was her greatest asset and her most prized enjoyment.

She is survived by her son Paul M. Lopez, and his companion, Craig M. Palmer, of Stuart; her daughter, Nancy E. Lawless, and her husband, Paul A. Meola, of Palm City, Florida; her brother, George F. O'Hare, and his wife, Susan, of Squantum, Massachusetts; her two grandchildren, Samantha C. Lawless, and Nicholas J. Meola; her nephew, Brian E. O'Hare, and his wife, Cheryl; and her grandniece and grandnephew, Alissa and Ethan O'Hare, all of Marshfield, Massachusetts.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of forty-three years, Robert W. Lawless, who died in 2004, and her nephew, Frederick G. O'Hare, who died in 2012.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family from the Treasure Coast Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory of Stuart.

Interment will take place at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, Massachusetts next to her late husband, Robert.

Contributions as a memorial may be made to the Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 SE Indian Street, Stuart, Florida 34997.

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