Kathleen M. BROWNE

CHICOPEE - Kathleen M. (Browne) Rousseau, 60, a former resident of Chicopee, died Saturday, December 24, 2005 at Wingate at Wilbraham, surrounded by her family. She was born to the late William and Mary (McIntyre) Browne, raised in Springfield, and then moved to Ludlow where she raised her family before moving to Chicopee. She was a housekeeper for Birch Manor in Chicopee for several years. She leaves her children, Stephen G. and his wife Lisa Rousseau of Ware, James M. Rousseau of Palmer and Christine A. Rousseau of Springfield; a brother, William Browne; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 8:45 from Lombard Funeral Home, 3 Bridge St., Monson, with Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart on Boston Road in Springfield with burial at St. Michael's Cemetery in Springfield. Visiting hours will be Thursday from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 31 Capital Drive, West Springfield, MA 01089. Published in The Republican on 12/28/2005.