Kathleen R. (Theodore) Courtney, of Suffolk, VA, formerly of Melrose, MA, passed away on September 8th, 2020 at the age of 84. She was born in Chelsea, MA on March 17, 1936 to the late Alexander & Alice (Clark) Theodore. Kathleen worked for many years as a switchboard operator for the New England Telephone Company. She is survived by her four sons: Robert, Kenneth, Brian and Scott. She is also survived by her granddaughter Suzanne and four great grandchildren. A Graveside Prayer Service will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose.