Kathleen Virginia

"Katie" (Espinola) Santos

At age 59, of South Berwick, ME, formerly of Lynn, MA, passed away with her family by her side at the Mass General Hospital in Boston, MA on February 20, 2019. Born August 28, 1959 in Chelsea, Katie was a career Mom - boundless in her devotion to her family as well as friends. A parishioner of St. George's Episcopal Church in Sanford, ME, she was active with Lent & Advent Book Studies; an integral aide to the Jumble Sale fundraising event; and regularly participated in Community Care Day. During her years in Lynn, she was an active parishioner of the former St. Alban's Episcopal Church. A passionate child advocate, especially for children with autism, she dedicated an abundance of time through her life to working with and for children. Her love and tenderness knew no bounds. She stood as the "Neighborhood Mom" in every community in which she lived, always there to lend support to anyone in need. She will rest as the Patron Saint of the Santos Clan. The beloved wife of 37 years to Stephen Manuel Santos. A devoted mother to Joseph Frederick, Adam Justin and Kenneth Stephen, as well as a loving Vao Vo to Alexia Raquel, Rylee Benjamin, Zandros Michael Manuel, and Kenneth Stephen. She passes to her celestial family above. The loving daughter of the late Francis J. and Marguerite I. Espinola and dear sister to Donald F., Nancy A., Joseph F., Phillip A., and Kenneth W. As well as loving niece of the late Rod and Phyllis Moore, Bill and Gladys Keefe, and Buddy Sheppard.

ARRANGEMENTS: Her Funeral will begin from the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA on Saturday March 2, at 12:00 noon. Followed by a Holy Eucharist Service at St. Luke's Church, 201 Washington Ave., Chelsea at 1:00 P.M. Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held at the Welsh Funeral Home on Friday from 4 - 8 P.M. funeral home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite funeral home.