After 80 beautiful years on this planet, Kathleen Marie Kirchmyer (née Schaefer), passed away in her home on Thursday, September 11th, 2025, surrounded by family.

Kathe was born October 6th, 1944 to Mary (née O’Brien) and Robert Schaefer. Kathe was the eldest sister to her three surviving brothers Robert, Daniel, and Philip. She graduated from McLean College of Nursing in 1967 and worked as a Nurse for 40 years.

Kathe married her (late) husband Thomas J. Kirchmyer in 1968. Together they raised their children in Franklin, MA, where Kathe was active in local politics and real estate.

Kathe celebrated history and culture, and wrote poetry all her life. She persevered through her life through watercolor painting, immortalizing her personal memories. She loved the beach and the ocean, often depicting them in her paintings.

Kathleen is predeceased by her eldest son Joshua M. Kirchmyer. She will be missed by her children Jessica L. Draper and Benjamin A. Kirchmyer, her three brothers, five grandchildren, as well as nieces and nephews, cousins, and many friends  

Internment along with her husband will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery on Monday, October 6th, 2025 at 1:00pm. Family and friends are welcome.

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