Katelyn E. Maloney, 5 year old daughter of Thomas Maloney of Worcester, died far too early in life, on Friday, May 11, 2007, entering into the arms of the Lord, her mother Lori J. (Paulin) Maloney and her twin sister, Erin, who passed away October 27, 2006.

Besides her father, Katelyn leaves her paternal grandparents, Thomas and Deborah Maloney of Medford; her maternal grandparents, George and Judy (Rouillard) Paulin of Worcester; her cousin, Shannon Paulin; her aunts, Jean Paulin of Worcester, Kim Paulin of Fitchburg and Melissa Maloney of Medford; her uncles, Shaun Maloney of Medford and Christopher Paulin of Worcester. Katelyn was born January 21, 2002 in Worcester. She was a pre-schooler at Norrback Elementary School. Katelyn was outgoing and had a great sense of humor, along with a craze for Tinker Bell.

Katelyn's funeral will be held Thursday, May 17th from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., with a Mass at 10:30 a.m. in the Church of St. George, 40 Brattle St., Worcester. Interment will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton where she will be laid to rest beside her mother and sister. Friends and family are invited to attend calling hours on Wednesday, May 16th from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m., in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts, 181 Park Ave., Suite 12, West Springfield, MA 01089.