Agnes M. Kilduff

God’s most precious work of art is the warmth and love of a mother’s heart.

Salem- Agnes Mary “Aggie” Kilduff, 86, of Salem, MA, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2026, surrounded by love.

Born on June 29, 1940, Agnes Mary Higgins was raised in Peabody, MA, with her large, tight-knit Irish family. She attended St. John’s Parochial School and later worked at Daniel Low and Co. and Collins Middle School in Salem. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who touched the lives of everyone who knew her. Aggie was predeceased by her beloved husband, Donald, with whom she shared 48 years of marriage.

She leaves behind her children, Patti Titus of New Market NH, Donald Kilduff of Salem MA and Erin Rule of Marblehead MA and their devoted spouses. She was a loving grandmother to Katie Deery, Stephen Chambers, Hannah Dukeman, Megan Kilduff, Abby Kilduff, Ethan Rule, and Emerson Rule, and a cherished great-grandmother to Makayla Deery and Alyssa Deery. She also leaves behind many beloved nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Her faith and family were the foundation of her life. Aggie leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and family. She will be deeply missed and forever loved.

A funeral mass will be held on Monday September 28, 2026 beginning at 11:00 AM at St. Anne Parish, 292 Jefferson Ave, Salem. Burial will follow ay St. Mary’s Cemetery, 226 North St. Salem, MA. For more information or online guestbook, please visit www.MurphyFuneralHome.com or call 978-744-0497.