Kathleen M. (Ruwe) Mulcahy, 76, of Abington, MA passed away peacefully on October 21, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.

Kathleen was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on February 12th, 1949. The second child, first daughter of the late Robert J. Ruwe Sr and the late Alicia Jean (Harrison) Ruwe. She graduated from Regina High School in Ohio and received her associate’s degreefrom UMass Boston.

Kathy moved to Boston in her early twenties where she spent over 42 years as a legal assistant in various law firms across Boston. She took great pride in her career. She could type 80 words per minute and was by far the most organized person you could ever meet.

Kathy loved nothing more than exploring new restaurants, baking with her girls, and trying new activities. She also had a love of travel. Whether it was a beach in Cancun, a day at the lake house in Maine, or a family trip to Ohio and Michigan, she cherished every memory.

A beloved mother and grandmother, she spent the last 5 years raising her 3 grandchildren, Lyla, Luca, and Logan. She found great joy in watching them grow and sharing each small moment of their lives.

Kathy was a loving and dedicated wife. She leaves behind her loving husband of 46 years, Richard Mulcahy and their two daughters Megan Melchionda and her husband Robert, Erin Mulcahy, and three stepchildren James Mulcahy and his wife Darlene, Kathleen Duchaney, and Deborah Cutter and her husband Christopher. She also leaves behind 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren whom she cherished deeply.

She was the loving sister of the late Robert Ruwe, Barbara (Ruwe) Walsh and her husband Jim, Thomas Ruwe and his wife Jane, and David Ruwe and his wife Stacey. Kathleen was also a cherished aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Kathleen will be greatly missed and remembered for her caring nature and love of her family.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday October 30, 2026 from 3pm-6pm at Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth St, Whitman, MA. A funeral service will be held at 6pm at the funeral home following the visitation.

After the service family and friends are invited to a celebration of life at The Meadow Brook Restaurant (1486 Main St Hanson, MA).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Stroke Foundation.