Kathleen Alice (Clinton) Rochefort of Dennis, formerly of Sharon, died on November 5, 2016 at 92 years of age. She was the wife of 59 years of the late John Spencer Rochefort, who preceded her in death in 2011. Born on February 26, 1924 in Boston,  daughter of Edward and Bridie Clinton, she attended St. Patrick’s High School in Watertown, MA. and received received a Bachelor of Science from the College of Practical Arts and Letters, Boston University in 1946.
She is survived by her children, Regina Rochefort and her husband Steve Gibbons of WA, Kathy Rochefort and her husband Bill Weber of Boston, Barbara Rochefort of Acton, Stephen Rochefort and his wife Patricia Galdámez of Lakeway, TX, and Beth Rochefort of Watertown. She was the grandmother of Shane and Taylor Gibbons, Nicholas Weber and Kay Rochefort. She was the sister of Barbara Brennan of Westwood and was predeceased by brothers Paul and Brennan.
Known as Kay to her friends, she was born in Boston to Edward F. and Bridie M. Clinton. She graduated from St Patrick’s High School (1942) and studied at the College of Practical Arts and Letters (Arts and Sciences) Boston University (1946). After graduation from Boston University, she sailed to Europe and traveled the continent. Upon her return to the Boston area, she was employed as a dietician at Harvard Medical School, working with renowned cardiologist Dr. William Castle.
She married John Spencer Rochefort on June 21, 1952 in Newton, MA and they eventually settled in Sharon and had a summer home in Dennis, MA. Upon her marriage she retired, and dedicated herself to raising her five children. In her spare time, she loved to read, braid rugs, travel, and sew.
Kay and Spencer spent summers on Cape Cod, where they enjoyed swimming and visiting with friends. The couple also looked forward to winter vacations in Barbados during retirement. At the Cape, she was a founding member of the Nobscussett Property Owners Association (NPOA), for which she served as treasurer for many years.
Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, November 13, 2016 from 2 – 4 PM, in the Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave., South Yarmouth, MA. A Funeral Mass will be held at on Monday at 11:00 AM in the Sacred Heart Chapel, 32 Summer St., Yarmouth Port, MA, followed by a burial at 1:30 PM in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Connery Ave, Bourne, MA.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her honor may be made to Northeastern University - J. Spencer Rochefort Legacy Scholarship Fund, 360 Huntington Ave. 118 Cushing Hall, Boston, MA 02115, (617) 373-5520 or the Dennis Conservation Trust, P.O. Box 67, East Dennis, MA 02641, www.dennisconservationtrust.org.

Just wanted to share my condolences with all of the Rochefort family, especially Gina. I have many wonderful memories of Kay from my younger days. She was great to be around, with an infectious laugh. She and Spence were a bedrock of support to my Mom when my Dad died, 20 years ago. I will always cherish their memory. Bless you all.

Beth, your Mom sounds like an amazing woman. How wonderful it must have been to have such a wise and caring Mother! My condolences to you and your family.

Barbara, I'm so very sorry!! Your mom certainly had a full life. My thoughts are with you. Best, Joyce Moran