Kathleen M. Adams, 70, of Milton, passed away peacefully at home on February 16, 2022.

Kathleen was raised in Melrose and attended Our Lady of Nazareth Academy. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Boston College and her Master’s degree from Boston University, both in nursing. She was a dedicated pediatric nurse and worked for Floating Hospital at Tufts Medical Center for over 40 years, changing the lives of many along the way.

Kathleen was the beloved wife of the late Donald Adams and a wonderful mother to Katherine (John) Wozniak, Thomas (Meghan) Adams, and Meghan (William) Corley. She was the loving “Grammy” to Christopher and Michael Wozniak and “Nene” to Thomas and Matthew Adams.

Kathleen was predeceased by her devoted husband, Donald, and her cherished parents, Ernest and Marjorie Smith. She is survived by her loyal brother Richard (Mary) Smith of Stoneham, as well as many extended family members. She leaves behind her dearest fur babies, Maisie and Leo.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at Saint Elizabeth’s Church, 350 Reedsdale Road, Milton, Tuesday February 22 at 10:00 AM. Family and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Monday from 4-8 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Kathleen’s honor to the MSPCA, 350 South Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02130 or to the Coleman Lindsley Research Fund, which is dedicated to research for MDS, of which her husband Donald passed away. Donations can be sent to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.