Catherine M. (Roche) Knox, 79 of Hanson formerly of Weymouth and Ellenton, Florida died on March 10, 2016 at the Webster Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rockland. She was born in Boston daughter of the late William and Margaret (Hayes) Roche and was raised and educated in South Boston. She was a graduate of Gate of Heaven High School.

She served as President of the New England Club of Colony Cove, her retirement community in Florida. Her greatest pride came in spending time with her seven grandchildren.

A longtime Weymouth resident, Catherine had been employed for many years as an operator and repair clerk for the New England Telephone Company. Prior to her retirement she was a travel agent with Flatley Travel.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years William J. Knox and she was the mother of Maureen B. Frazier and her late husband Gerald of Hanson, William J.and Donna Knox of Colorado, Richard F. and Tracey Knox of Norwell and the late Eileen M. Knox. She was the grandmother of Cameron Frazier, Jessica Knox, Billy Knox and his wife Souraya, Meaghan Knox, Kelly Knox, Christine Knox and Richard Knox. Also surviving are her siblings, William and Maureen Roche of Weymouth, Francis and Marie Roche of Florida and many nieces and nephews.

The Magoun-Biggins Funeral home of Rockland is honored to be assisting the family. Funeral Services will be held at a later date.