Kathleen Guidotti
HANCOCK — Kathleen (Peter) Guidotti, “Kathy”, age 72, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, with her loving family surrounding her. Kathy was born on June 24, 1953 in Laurium, MI, where she spent most of her younger years with her parents and siblings. She later moved with her family to Massachusetts, graduating from Oxford High School in 1971. She
spent the remaining years of her life in the Copper Country.
Kathy was married to Gerald LaJeunesse before meeting her forever love, Peter Guidotti, whom she married on June, 12, 1981, while remaining married for 45 years, raising their family in Hancock, MI.
Kathy was a woman known for her kindness, resilience, and deep love for her family. She had a generous heart and a natural ability to make people feel welcomed and cared for. Whether through a comforting conversation, a helping hand, or simply her presence, Kathy touched the lives of many and will be remembered for the compassion she showed
to everyone she met.
Family meant everything to Kathy. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who took great pride in the people she loved. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family, sharing stories, laughter, and the everyday moments that meant the most. She especially enjoyed supporting her children and grandchildren in their participation of various athletic and extracurricular interests.
Kathy is survived by her loving family, including her husband Peter Guidotti, daughter Amber Guidotti, son Marco (Sarah) Guidotti and her cherished grandchildren, Giavanna Guidotti (Joseph Watson), Dane and
Kai Guidotti, her sisters Cheryl (Jim) Perna, Debi (Dale) Fasana, Kim (Sam) Gervais, sister-in-law Toby McDonald and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Lyle and Helen (Niemi) McDonald, her sister Anita McDonald, and her brother Lyle “Chummy” McDonald.
Kathy’s life was a testament to love, strength, and the importance of family. Though she will be deeply missed, the memories she created and the love she shared will live on in all who knew her.
There will be a private family memorial service at the request of the deceased. Interment will be held at a future date at Forest Hill Cemetery with additional details to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Copper Country Humane Society in Kathy’s memory.
Kathy will be forever loved, deeply missed, and never forgotten.
Kathy’s family would suggest that memorial donations in her name be directed to the Copper Country Humane Society.
To view Kathy’s obituary or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.memorialchapel.net
The Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service – Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.