Obituary: Kathleen Norie (Sweeney) Smith, Human Resources Executive, Labor Relations Consultant and Arbitration Specialist

Obituary from Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home.

Kathleen Norie (Sweeney) Smith of Andover, on May 28, after a long illness. She was born July 28, 1949 in Medford, the daughter of the late David C. and Ethel M. (Riley) Sweeney. Loving mother of Andrew J. and Timothy D. Smith of Andover. Sister of the late David, Helen, Irene, and Barbara. Survived by several nieces and nephews, many caring friends, and her former husband, Edward J. Smith of Andover.

Kathy was a graduate of Suffolk University School of Law and completed post-graduate work at Georgetown University. She had an extensive and varied career as a human resources executive, labor-relations consultant, and arbitration specialist.

Kathy treasured time with her family, friends, and many pets, was an avid reader and knitter, and greatly enjoyed the beauty of New England gardens and nature.

Interment private at West Parish Garden Cemetery in Andover. A memorial service will be announced in the near future. In lieu of flowers, donations in Kathleen’s memory may be made to The Autism Research Foundation (TARF), 72 East Concord St., R-1014, Boston MA 02118 or via theautismresearchfoundation.org.