The world lost an amazing woman this week. Kathy's pure love of being outdoors displayed itself in her gorgeous garden, vases of shells from the countless beach walks, photos of sunsets & wildlife. She passed her cooking and baking skills onto her children and others for great meals to be made in her memory.

Kathy touched & helped the lives of so many over the course of her life. Kathy was a loving Mother, Wife, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and dear friend to many. Kathy was always someone you could depend on to be there for you thru thick or thin. Kathy loved Gardening, Kayaking, Up North (especially the Pinnebog River), cooking, traveling, hosting family get togethers, and playing with her Grandchildren. Her soft spoken words were quiet but well heard. She was a proud cheerleader in the stands for her kids and grandchildren. Kathy would also be the first person to jump in the Creek and catch Crawfish with the boys up north or race her brothers over the fence.

Kathy retired after working over 45 strong years at Michigan Bell / AT&T

Kathy Leahy, passed suddenly on Monday, March 27, 2023 in Novi at the age of 73.

Dear Daughter of the Late Shirley and Leonard Cipielewski

Sweet Sister of Jim, Stephen Bruce, Tom, Francie and MaryJo

Loving wife of Patrick Leahy married strong for 53 years.

Loving mother of Jeff (Kristin), Joe (Deanne) and Amber

Loving Grandma of Aidan, Alec, Addison, Jackson, Connor and Brendan.

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Kathleen Anne Leahy

January 5, 1950 thru March 27, 2023

73 Years old

Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi, 248-348-1800 on Monday, April 3, 2023 from 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Instate Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 24505 Meadowbrook Road, Novi from 10:00 AM until time of funeral liturgy 10:30 AM.

To watch a livestream of Kathy's service please click here

The family wishes any memorial contributions to go to Susan G Komen in her honor.