Humble, caring and full of grace, Kathy Budreski gave it her all to make the world a better place.

Kathleen (Kathy) Budreski, age 83, passed away peacefully in the loving arms of family in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts on July 25, 2026.

Born in April 1943 to Agnes and Gerry Duffly, Kathy received her education at Emmanuel College & Bridgewater State University becoming a registered nurse and obtained additional a masters in substance abuse counselling, transitioning to a hospice nurse, bereavement counselor and caregiver for the elderly after moving to Cape Cod.

Ever present and always active in the communities she lived in, Kathy worked diligently with care, grace and compassion to support families in need and enrich the lives of those around her. It gave her so much joy to make a positive difference in people's lives.

Kathy appreciated and took part in gardening, art, writing, outdoor adventures, travel and she loved a peaceful nap in her hammock. Her grandkids were her pride and joy. She found a welcoming spiritual home at First Parish Unitarian Universalist in Brewster. She cherished her Irish roots and had plenty of stories to share with her friends and family. She never let setbacks stop her.

She is survived by her brother Thomas (Tom) Duffly & (Francis), her daughter Anjali, Jon, and Mark (Hannah) and grandchildren (Ted and Griffin). Her loving husband Fred, and sisters Maureen and Ann predeceased her. She was the aunt of the (late) Lisa Mitchelson, Susan Mitchelson, Sara Mitchelson and Kathleen Joyce as well as Claire, Catherine and Corrinne Rosseel.

A service will be held on September 13th at 2pm at First Parish Unitarian Universalist in Brewster, MA. Burial in Massachusetts National Cemetery at a later date.

Kathy was a most remarkable woman whom I grew to love ❤️. She inspired me with her courage to surrender to the Divine Spirit. I had the joy of meeting her husband Fred, heard about her extended family whom she loved deeply and finally met with her daughter Anjali. I shed some tears then smiled when I remembered Kathy’s great faith then I smiled feeling her great love. Blessings forever dearest Kathy.

So sad to hear this, she was my mom's most dearest friend that lasted their entire lives.

Kathy was such a bright light. Lifelong friend of my mother Gail. She was actually the nurse during my brother Michael’s delivery. Such caring and wonderful soul, she will be deeply missed. May she be greeted by our savior Jesus along with a heavenly choir.

Deep condolences to this beautiful family. Kathy will be missed for a long time by her community and close friends, loving family. I only met her a couple times when she was visiting Anjali, my dear friend and yoga teacher in Vermont. She is at rest in peace and left the world a better place, for sure!

Anjali - I'm so glad I got to meet your wonderful Mom at a yoga class you were teaching in MRV. What a gift that was. May your memories and the messages from friends and family lift you up during your sorrow. Blessings.

My deepest sympathy to the Budreski family. I'm blessed to have grown up on the same street as the Budreski family, your mother was always kind to me & my family. I remember her taking me to her sister's house down on the Cape and have other wonderful memories too. My thoughts and prayers are with her & the rest of the family.She'll be greatly missed.

I so enjoyed time with Kathy at Anjali's yoga retreats and seeing her in Montpelier. Such a positive force and reading her obituary and how she used that strength for so many, is inspiring. Thinking of everyone.

My deepest sympathy to her loving family. Kathy was the ultimate example of living a meaningful life. She was such a beautiful and caring soul and anyone who came into her realm could feel her heart. ❤️. She will be greatly missed.

Please accept the condolences of the Emmanuel College community upon Kathy's passing. We shall add her name to the intentions at our next Memorial Mass. How wonderful that she lived out the mission of the Sisters of Notre Dame and her College through her nursing career caring for the sick and suffering. May her soul, and those of all our dear departed Alumnae, friends and families, rest in peace and rise in glory.

My deepest sympathy to Kathy's family. I know her as a fellow resident at Heatherwood. She was a wonderful person, an inspiration.