Katherine P. "Kay" (Hefler) Constantine, of Peabody, formerly of Lincoln, died at Brooksby Village in Peabody on Nov. 12, 2017 at the age of 97. Kay was born & raised in Chelsea and a graduate of Chelsea High School. She resided in Lincoln for 48 years and the past 15 years in Peabody. Kay worked as an Accounting Clerk for Jordan Marsh in Boston and Houghton Mifflin Publishing in Burlington for many years. She was a funny, warm, caring & classy lady and was very proud of her home & always had a fantastic garden. Kay enjoyed traveling to Alaska, Hawaii and Las Vegas. Kay was the beloved wife of the late Philip J. "Jim" Constantine for 58 years. Caring sister of the late William & Walter Hefler and Thelma Landry. Devoted aunt of Claudia Minors & Pamela Driscoll, both of Arlington, William Hefler of FL and Andrea O'Connell of Stoneham. Sister in law of Judith Constantine of FL. Dear friend of Nick Stavropoulos of Lincoln. Visiting hours will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., Melrose on Saturday, Nov. 18th from 11:00-11:45AM, followed by a graveside service at Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose at 12:15PM. Relatives & friends invited. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc., 309 Waverly Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02472.