Catherine E. "Katie" Alkins
November 26, 1921 — February 9, 2015
Send a Sympathy Card
Past Services
Visitation
Mass of Christian Burial
Interment
Catherine E. "Katie" Alkins
Catherine was born in Lynn on November 26, 1921, one of four daughters of the late Patrick J. and Mary Margaret (Monahan) Birmingham.She was raised in Lynn, and graduated from Lynn English High School. On November 15, 1952, she married her beloved husband and they settled in Melrose to raise two children. Catherine, known as "Katie", was a deeply faith filled woman who cherished her family.
Originally from Lynn, she began her working career at General Electric. After moving to Melrose, Katie worked as a housekeeper at the Normandy House (now Epoch of Melrose).She then worked for the City of Melrose, Melrose Public Schools where she served as matron for the Elementary, Middle and High Schools.
Throughout her life, she remained a deeply spiritual woman.She often took the train into Boston to St. Anthony's Shrine, and attended Mass while living at Rockingham County Nursing Home. She filled every day with prayerful recitations of the rosary and novena, and practiced her faith by sharing her love, attention, and care with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Always the good sport, especially at the holidays, from dressing up as a leprechaun to wearing turkey hats and as our favorite Halloween witch. Katie loved watching football and joyfully celebrated as the Patriots won the 2015 Superbowl. Most of all, she cherished the time spent surrounded by her family, especially her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Katie was a daughter, sister, friend, colleague, but most importantly she was mother, nana, and GG.
Katie was the beloved wife of Ret. Melrose Police Officer, the late William E. Alkins with whom she shared 31 years of marriage. Devoted mother of William J. Alkins and his wife Karen of Raymond, NH, and Terry Bertoulin and her husband Michael of Newmarket, NH. Dear sister of the late Anne Foley, Mary Clement, and Rita LeBlanc. Cherished "Nana" of William Alkins of Bedford, NH, Casey Alkins of Raymond, NH, Joshua Bertoulin of Brentwood, NH, and Jennifer Flanagan of Berwick, ME. Loving "GG" of Katelyn Bertoulin, Addison Bertoulin, Jared Flanagan, and Jacoby Flanagan. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends will gather in honor and remembrance of Katie's life for visiting hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose on Sunday, February 15 from 2-6 PM, and again on Monday morning at 9:30 AM before leaving in procession to St. Mary's Church, Herbert St., Melrose for her Funeral Mass celebrated at 10:30 AM. Interment in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made specifically in Katie's name to benefit those suffering from Dysphagia to:Rockingham County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, c/o Steven E. Woods, Director and Administrator, Efforts Fund, 117 North Road, Brentwood, NH03833.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Catherine E. "Katie" Alkins, please visit our flower store.
Past Services
Visitation
Sunday, February 15, 2015
2:00 - 6:00 pm
Robinson Funeral Home
Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, February 16, 2015
Starts at 10:30 am
St. Mary's Church
Interment
Monday, February 16, 2015
Starts at 11:30 am
Wyoming Cemetery
Photo Gallery
Guestbook
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
