Katherine R. Cooper, 54, of St. Johnsbury died Thursday morning, April 11, 2013 at her home with her loved ones by her side. She was born in St. Johnsbury on Sept. 1, 1958, the daughter of Robert and Mary (Grondin) Noyes Sr. Kathy attended St. Johnsbury schools and graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1976. Kathy loved people and worked as a meat wrapper at Price Chopper in St. Johnsbury for many years. She then worked for Moose River Publishers for a time and later worked at Mobile Medical for several years, both of St. Johnsbury. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #58 and the Elks Lodge #1343, both in St. Johnsbury. Kathy loved the ocean and made sure to get a trip in each year. She also loved to go camping and fishing, along with cooking and entertaining. She had an infectious laugh and a beautiful smile. Kathy is survived by her fiancee: Rodney Fillion and his son Craig and their families of St. Johnsbury, her mother: Mary Noyes of St. Johnsbury, a stepdaughter: Jackie Cooper Cote and husband Joshua of North Danville: a sister in-law, Susan Noyes of Concord, N.H.: a nephew Clyde Noyes of Concord, N.H., and a niece Nicole Turner and husband Nicholas of Bridgewater, Mass; her special friends George and Elaine Horne and their families. She was predeceased by her father; and her three brothers, Robert Jr., Wayne and Kenneth Noyes. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Church in St. Johnsbury on Friday, April 19, 2013 at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Fr. Patrick Forman the celebrant. Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in St. Johnsbury at a later date. There will be no visiting hours.