KATHLEEN V. “KATHY” CORDARO

KATHLEEN V. “KATHY” CORDARO — Of Woburn, May 18th, at the age of 82. Beloved mother of William T. Ascolillo and his wife Cindy of Dracut, MA, and Jennifer L. Champlin and her husband Jason of Nashua, NH. Cherished “Grammy” of Hailey Urquhart, Scarlett Champlin, Bradley Ascolillo, Joshua Ascolillo, Luke and Noah Martin, Aelyn Champlin, and Jason Champlin, Jr. Devoted sister of Lynne Brown and her husband Norman of Litchfield, NH. Predeceased by her brothers, Francis Hamilton and Harold W. Hamilton, and her sister, Margaret A. “Margie” Nicosia. Kathy is also survived by her sisters-in-law, Barbara Hamilton of Woburn and Anne Barry of Burlington, along with many loving nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends. Calling hours will be held in the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn, on Tuesday, May 26th, from 4 to 7 p.m. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Charles Church, Woburn, on Wednesday, May 27th, at 10 a.m. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in Kathy’s memory to the MSPCA.

KATHLEEN V. CORDARO

A lifelong Woburn resident, Kathleen V. “Kathy” Cordaro passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026, at the age of 82, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born and raised in Woburn, Kathy was one of five children of the late Harold J. and Beatrice G. (McLaughlin) Hamilton. She attended St. Charles School and later graduated from Woburn High School with the Class of 1961. Deeply rooted in the community she loved, Kathy spent her life in Woburn, where she raised her children and created countless cherished memories with family and friends.

Kathy possessed a remarkable strength, warm heart, and unforgettable sense of humor that carried her through life and endeared her to everyone fortunate enough to know her. Though life brought its share of challenges, she met them all with grace, resilience, and an unwavering devotion to the people she loved most.

Nothing brought Kathy greater joy than her family, especially her treasured role as “Grammy.” She adored her grandchildren, Hailey Urquhart, Scarlett Champlin, Bradley Ascolillo, Joshua Ascolillo, Luke and Noah Martin, Aelyn Champlin, and Jason Champlin, Jr., and cherished every opportunity to spend time with them. Whether gathered around the table for holidays, sharing stories and laughter, or simply enjoying one another’s company, Kathy found her greatest happiness in the love of her family.

Kathy also treasured her many lifelong friendships and had a deep love for music, especially the songs of Elvis Presley and Patsy Cline. Her kind spirit, cheerful nature, and positive outlook on life remained with her right up to the very end and will be remembered always by those who loved her.

Kathy was the beloved mother of William T. Ascolillo and his wife Cindy of Dracut, MA and Jennifer L. Champlin and her husband Jason of Nashua, NH,. She was the devoted sister of Lynne Brown and her husband Norman of Litchfield, NH. She was predeceased by her brothers, Francis Hamilton and Harold W. Hamilton, and her sister, Margaret A. “Margie” Nicosia. Kathy also leaves behind her sisters-in-law, Barbara Hamilton of Woburn and Anne Barry of Burlington, along with many loving nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends who will miss her deeply.

Calling hours will be held in the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn, on Tuesday, May 26th, from 4 to 7 p.m. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Charles Church, Main Street, Woburn, on Wednesday, May 27th, at 10 a.m. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in Kathy’s memory to the MSPCA.

Calling hours will be held in the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn, on Tuesday, May 26th, from 4 to 7 p.m. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Charles Church, Main Street, Woburn, on Wednesday, May 27th, at 10 a.m. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in Kathy’s memory to the MSPCA.