Kate E. Irwin

  Kate Elizabeth Irwin, 47, of Olney Avenue, Springfield, Massachusetts, departed this life on Saturday, February 3, 2024. 

  Born in York, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of Joseph William Irwin Jr. and Bernadette (Territo) Irwin.  Ms. Irwin was raised in Timonium, Maryland, graduated from Dulaney High School in Timonium and received a BS degree from Towson University in Towson, Maryland.  She had been a Springfield resident for the past eighteen years and was employed as a payroll manager for Charles River Laboratories.  She also worked at the Hilton Garden Inn in Springfield and loved being a Mom and cooking.

  She is survived by her parents, both of Timonium, Maryland;  two children, Mia Jane Brown and Larry Malo Brown, both of Springfield;  a sister, Sarajane Irwin of Towson, Maryland;  her former partner, Malo Brown (and wife, Kellie) of Springfield;  a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives;  and many friends.

  A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, February 9, at Harrell Funeral Home.  Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. 

 In Lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Cancer House of Hope, 1999 Westfield Street, West Springfield MA 01089.  Please note that your donation is in memory of Kate Irwin.  A Celebration Of Life will be held in Timonium, Maryland in the spring. 

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