Colleen Garvey Kueter

Colleen Garvey Kueter of Leominster; 40 Leominster Colleen Garvey Kueter, 40, of Leominster, beloved wife of Jens C. Kueter died peacefully at her home on Friday, October 17, 2008 after a brief, courageous battle with liver cancer. She was born in New Milford, CT on March 18, 1968, the daughter of Jeanne (Wolter) Garvey Stax of Southbury, CT and the late Henry Hulton Garvey, Jr. Educated in New Milford, Colleen graduated from Canterbury School and received a bachelor degree from Simmons College in Boston. Her business career began at GE Capitol in Danbury, CT, followed by employment with the State of Connecticut, Dept. of Administrative Services in Hartford, CT. She later worked at iCast.com in Woburn, MA and Press Access in Boston. In addition to her husband and mother, she will be sadly missed by her beloved children, Anneke Maeve Kueter, 5, and Friedrich "Fritz" Henry Kueter, 2; her stepfather William J. Stax of Southbury, CT; her brother Henry "Hank" Garvey III and wife Mary of Newburyport, MA; her sister Kendra Garvey Owen and husband Richard of Northborough, MA; stepsister Carol Stax Brown and husband Charles of Cedar Rapids, IA; stepbrother William F. Stax and wife Kathryn of Roswell, GA; and her brother-in-law Chris Kueter and wife Christine of Watertown, MA. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews; godmother Dr. Joanne M. Lillis of New Milford, CT; mothers-in-law Janice Goodger of Pagosa Springs, CO; Cindy Kueter of Oakland, ME and father-in-law Hubert Kueter and Nancy Brooks of Oakland, ME; several aunts, uncles, cousins, schoolmates and many friends. Colleen's interests and accomplishments were many and varied. A self taught knitter, spinner and wool dyer, she recently started an online business called Spiffy Knits. She spoke fluent French, loved gardening, cooking and web-surfing. Colleen was an avid reader, diligent researcher and a masterful writer. She possessed a keen sense of humor, wonderful wit, a brilliant mind and was a wealth of knowledge. She was also passionate about conservation and environmental issues. Colleen and Jens both enjoyed hiking and skiing together and treasured family time. Among her most joyous moments in life were the birth of Anneke and Fritz and the great pleasure of being a stay-at-home mother. Although Colleen was small in stature, she made up for it in her spirit and strength. She was a member of Tiny Lady Cooperative and the Leominster MOMS Club. Colleen's family thanks the MOMS Club, friends, neighbors and extended family for all the generosity and kindness during this difficult time. KUETER A mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, October 23rd at 11 am at St. Francis Xavier Church, 26 Chestnut Land Road, New Milford followed by burial at St. Francis Cemetery on Fort Hill Road, New Milford, CT. Calling hours are 5 pm to 8 pm on Wednesday, October 22nd at Lillis Funeral Home, 58 Bridge Street, New Milford, CT 06776. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the Kueter Children College Fund, c/o Avidia Bank, 53 West Main Street, Northborough, MA 01532 established in Colleen's memory.