Catherine "Cathy" Roome Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Catherine Rose (McGonagle) Roome passed away peacefully on November 20, 2016 after a lengthy illness at the age of 71. She was predeceased by her son Jeffrey in 2004 and is survived by her husband Ted of 51 years. Cathy will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Michele Alukonis, son-in- law David Alukonis, and grandson Seamus Alukonis all of Hudson; as well as her brother Edward McGonagle of Bedford NH. She leaves numerous nieces and nephews across the country. Born in Stoneham, MA on April 23, 1945 Cathy grew up in Malden and graduated from Girls Catholic High School in that town and went on to further her education at The Chandler School in Boston. She and Ted moved to Hudson in 1966 after their marriage the year before. She worked in Hudson at RdF Corporation as a technician and later in the Hudson Schools as a Special Education paraprofessional. Cathy was a remarkably caring individual to her family and friends; always willing to share her time and treasure to make others comfortable. She had an inner strength that manifested itself in her fight with cancer which was remarked upon by many she touched. Cathy (KayKay, as she was known by friends and family) will be remembered as a good listener and loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend by all whose lives she touched. Visiting hours will be held at the Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home, 50 Ferry St., Hudson, NH on Monday, November 28th from 6pm to 8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John XXIII Parish in St. John the Evangelist Church, 27 Library St. in Hudson on Tuesday, November 29th at 10am. All may meet at church. Burial will follow at Hills Farm Cemetery, Hudson. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent to the Jeffrey Roome Sports Foundation, care of Michele Alukonis, 121 Central Street, Hudson, NH 03051.

Catherine "Cathy" Roome

April 23, 1945 - November 20, 2016