Catherine M. Mitchell

Catherine “Kay” (McGrath) Mitchell, born Jun 18, 1928 in Boston, MA passed away on March 29, 2026. Kay’s parents were Frank and Mary (Hendley) McGrath from Halifax, Nova Scotia. She had two brothers, Frank and John, and a sister, Carol Ann, who had all predeceased her.

She was married to Robert Mitchell for over 60 years; he passed away in 2012. They had two daughters, Linda and the late Elaine, and two grandchildren, Monique and Richard.

She worked at Friendly Ice Cream for over 25 years as a short order cook and ice cream scooper. The family always had lots of delicious ice cream in their freezer at home.

She loved the holidays and enjoyed cooking for her large extended family.

This was a poem that was written by her niece Marybeth “MB” for her 80th birthday. It’s the perfect poem to remember her by today.

“Kay Mitchell, Lover of the Sea…

She’s Mom, Sister, Aunty to You and Me,

The Cooker of Meatloaf and Soups Devine.

Grandmother to some, Loves her Wine,

Born June 18th, 1928,

She Reads her Books – Until it’s Wicked Late!

Always Has an Extra Chair, Ya Know…

Likes the Windows Open, even in the Snow.

Made memories at 24 Gould Street

Christmas with “JIB” on the Radio

Couldn’t be Beat.

We Love Her, We Cherish Her, Yes We

Do…”

Services will be private. Arrangements are in the care of the McDonald-Finnegan-Anderson Funeral Home, Stoneham. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Northeast Animal Shelter, c/o MSPCA-Angell, Attn: Donations, 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130.