Kathleen M. (Hoar) Johnson, 53 of Worcester passed away, November 30, 2009 in Saint Vincent's Hospital. Kathleen is survived her husband of eighteen years, Stephen P. Johnson; two daughters, Miranda Gomes of Ashland, Megan (Gomes) Castillo and her husband Jason of Millbury; a sister, Debra Baumgartner and her husband John of Thompson, CT. She is predeceased by a sister Cynthia Hoar whom passed away in December of 2002. Kathleen was born in Worcester and has lived here and in Oxford her whole life. She graduated from Oxford High School. Kathleen worked as a Sous Chef for the Worcester Art Museum. She loved her dog, Oliver and her cat, Thomas. She also liked crafts and cooking, helping others and was a huge fan of Rod Stewart. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. No funeral services are being planned according to Kathleen's wishes. MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester are assisting the family with arrangements. To sign Kathleen's guestbook please go to www.mercadantefuneral.com.