Northborough, MA/Lubec Maine – Katherine M. Turner, affectionately known to her friends and family as Kathi or Marie, passed away peacefully at Beaumont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center – Northborough in the early hours of August 1, 2024. She was 81 years old.
Katherine was born in Machias and raised in Lubec, Maine. She was one of two children to the late Walter F. and Mary E. (Mulholland) Hodgdon. After her graduation from Lubec High School in 1961, Kathi attended the Plus School of Business, graduating in 1963.
Although a nomad in her choice of Massachusetts towns which she resided in, Kathi’s home always meant Lubec, Maine; right down the road from Quoddy Head Lighthouse. She finally settled in Northborough to be closer to her beloved family.
For numerous years, Kathi was employed in the operations office of the Boston and Maine Railroad company. She later worked for the IRS as a keypunch operator, as a human resource representative at Baird Corporation prior to her final employment as an executive assistant at the B&M Credit Union.
Kathi enjoyed dancing, listening to classic country music artists, challenging herself with solitaire and spending time with her granddaughters. She had an affection for collecting shoes and looked forward to an opportunity to shop for another pair. She loved animals, especially the family dogs, Kittens and Riley. Her carrot cake and mashed potatoes will be remembered fondly by all who were lucky enough to partake of them.
Surviving Katherine is her daughter, Susan E. Fenerty and two granddaughters, Nicole and Taylor Fenerty, all who reside in Northborough. Katherine also leaves her big brother, Edward Hodgdon and his wife Rhoda, of East Machias, Maine; her nephews and niece, Bruce and Brian Hodgdon and Jill Vines; her lifelong friend Nikki Young, and the many other friends she made throughout her life.
Following her request, Katherine’s services will be private, for her family.
To leave a condolence or a kind word for her family, please visit www.HaysFuneralHome.com.
Arrangements are under the guidance of Hays Funeral Home, 56 Main Street, Northborough, MA 01532.
