Newbury, MA: Kathleen A. "Kay" (Zajicek) DiBurro, 87, of Newbury (Plum Island), and formerly of Haverhill, died peacefully on Sunday, October 4, 2020, at High Pointe Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family.

Born, raised and educated in Lawrence, daughter of the late John and Mary (Mulvey) Zajicek, she graduated from Saint Mary's High School with the Class of 1951. She received her bachelor's degree from New England College of Pharmacy where she was the president of Sigma Lambda Phi and secretary of the American Pharmaceutical Association. Kay worked as a pharmacist for many years, primarily in the Haverhill area including Provost's Pharmacy, Blake's Pharmacy, and finally Richie Drug, from where she retired.

A faith-filled woman, she was a member of Immaculate Conception Parish of Newburyport and a former member of Saint George's Parish of Haverhill. She was also a member of the Plum Island Beatification committee.

Kay moved to Plum Island in 1996 and established her full-time residence, where she enjoyed most summer days on the beach, extending many an invitation to family and friends to join her. She loved living on the island where she took advantage of power walking and exercising.

A devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Kay hosted her large family for holiday dinners around her table that included great food and lively conversation. She was an avid reader, and an accomplished pianist and appreciated all types of music.  She also enjoyed tole painting, attending yard sales, traveling and cruising, and a nightly dose of Jeopardy.

She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by a daughter, Mary Ann Limpert and her husband Stan of North Andover, three sons, Larry J. DiBurro and his wife Kate of Haverhill, Barry E. DiBurro and his partner Vonn of Salem, NH, and Ted J. DiBurro and his partner Sheryl of Kingston, NH, a sister Marie Plummer and her husband Hugh of Gorham, ME, five grandchildren, Paul D. Limpert and his wife Angela E., Alison E. Limpert, Jack DiBurro, Elizabeth Kathleen DiBurro, and Josh E. DiBurro and his partner Nichole, a great-granddaughter, Amelia Kathleen DiBurro, and nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her brother, John "Jackie" Zajicek.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday, October 9, 2020 from 9:30 until 11:15 at Berube-Comeau Funeral Home, 47 Broadway, Haverhill, following the guidelines of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for social distancing and the wearing of masks. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12 o'clock Noon in All Saints Church, 120 Bellevue Avenue, Haverhill. Temperatures and the recording of names and telephone numbers will be required before entering the church. Services will conclude with burial in Saint Mary's-Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Lawrence. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to The Sisters of Saint Joseph, 43 West St., Boston , MA, or the Alzheimer's Association of MA, 309 Waverly Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA or Merrimack Valley VNA and Hospice, 360 Merrimack ST., Bldg 9, Lawrence, MA. To send a message of condolence to the family or to share a cherished memory, please visit www.berubecomeau.com .