Katherine Kontos

Katherine (Mackel) Kontos, 95, of Danvers, died peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 22, 2023. Born in Danvers on September 15, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Olympia (Stellas) Mackel. A lifelong Danvers resident, she was a 1947 graduate of Holten High School. Professionally, Kay was employed as manager of operator services for AT&T, retiring after thirty years of service in 1989.She was a member of Saint Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church in Peabody and the Telephone Pioneers of America. She was the wife of the late Peter Kontos, who predeceased her in 1999. She leaves two children, Theodore Kontos and his wife Susan, and Beth Kontos and her partner John Neilson, all of Danvers, four grandchildren, Stephen Kontos and his wife Margaux, Christopher Kontos, Katherine Hayden, and Rebecca Moskal and her husband Adam, a great-granddaughter, Olivia Kontos, a sister, Sultana Vergis, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers, Stephen, Edward, George, Harry, and William Mackel. Kay also leaves behind her beloved dog, Brady, who brought her so much joy and comforted her until the very end. A true matriarch, Kay was strong, generous, loving, and funny. She enjoyed spending time walking her dog around the neighborhood while fostering many close friendships over the years. Kay exuded generosity, always welcoming others into her home, making sure no one left hungry, and slipping cash to the grandkids through a not so subtle handshake. She loved sports, once being an avid golfer herself, she supported her children and grandchildren through all their sporting ventures, and was arguably one of Boston sports biggest fans. Kay enjoyed her time with family and the memories made over the years will be cherished by all. She will be deeply missed. Her Funeral Service will be Friday, October 27, 2023 at 11:30AM in Saint Vasilios Church, 5 Paleologos St., Peabody. Burial will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Danvers. Relatives and friends are invited. Please meet directly at the church. There are no visiting hours before the funeral but all are invited to a Celebration of Life immediately after the burial at the home of Ted and Susan Kontos, 30 Reservoir Drive, Danvers from 2 to 5 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Kay’s memory may be made to Saint Vasilios Church, 5 Paleologos St., Peabody, MA 01960 or the Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave., Salem, MA 01970. Arrangements are by C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. To share an expression of sympathy with Kay’s family, please visit www.LyonsFuneral.com.