Katherine (Duchesne) DeCesare 1942-2022 Katherine DeCesare was a caring mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She left this world after a courageous battle with cancer on July 2, 2022. She was born to Irene and Thomas Duchesne on September 27, 1942 in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Katherine is survived by her daughters Wendy DeCesare (Portsmouth, NH), Lori Doyle and husband Jim (St. John, IN), and Lynn Weaver and husband Greg (Opelika, AL). Her grandchildren Jimmy Doyle and fiancée Mikaylah Levenson, Haley Spivey and husband Gage, and her sister Dr. Lillian Arleque and husband Wayne. Kathy loved spending time with her family, especially at the beach in New England, where she spent most of her life before moving to Auburn, Alabama. She was a trusted and loving friend. Her family is saddened by her passing, but joyous at the blessings she has provided them. No services are planned, but please take a moment the next time you are at the beach on a sunny day and join Katherine's family in remembering and celebrating her life. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Woof Avenue Rescue in Auburn, Alabama or the American Cancer Society.