Josephine Kirk Cleary Obituary
We announce the death of Josephine Kirk Cleary of Auburndale, Massachusetts, who passed away on August 27, 2026, at the age of 89. Josephine will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Josephine Kirk Cleary to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Judge Paul G. Kirk and Josephine O'Connell Kirk; and her sisters, Kathleen M. Kirk and Maud Ann Kirk. She is survived by: her husband William J. Cleary Jr. (Bill); her children, Paula K. Cleary (Paul D. Farrell), William J. Cleary III (Roberta O. Hing) and Kathleen O. Cleary; her grandsons, Aidan (Jennifer Walker), Liam, Quinn and Cole Cleary; her brothers, Paul G. (Gail) and Edward W. Kirk (Sally); and her nieces and nephews, Mikaela McDermott (Norm Meltzer), Beth McDermott, Andrew McDermott, Katharine Kirk and Molly Kirk.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jo's memory to Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation (https://www.capecodhealth.org) Her family will be forever grateful for the care and kindness that Jo received from entire hospital staff in her final days. Consider a donation, as requested by the family.
