Kimball Preston

Kimball Preston

Bradford, NH - Kimball "Kimmy" Preston, 67, of Bradford, NH, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2024, at Hospice House in Concord, NH.

As a young girl, Kim grew up in Old Greenwich, CT and later moved to New London,NH with her family while in her teens . She was a proud graduate of Kearsarge Regional High School and the University of New Hampshire. She was a dedicated and compassionate LPN specializing in caring for those with memory issues. She was loved by her patients and colleagues.

Kim was devoted to her family, especially as a loving and proud mother to Molly Butler and a warm, bighearted sister to Penny Preston, and Judy Waters, and brother-in-law Quint Waters. She was predeceased in death by her parents, Helen and John Preston of New London, NH. Kimmy also leaves behind her nephews Nat and Asa Waters and their families, her Cooke cousins; Bonnie Cooke Horwath, Russell Cooke and Libby Cooke Rutledge and her dear friend Diane Meehan Holl. The many who counted her as a treasured mother, aunt, sister, and friend can attest to the significant impact she had on their lives and to her fierce loyalty to those close to her. She will be deeply missed.

Kimmy was known for her great sense of humor, and her kindness and caring . A talented artist, she enjoyed watercolor painting and felting. She loved collecting primitive antiques and folk art for her home, School House #4. Kim was a larger-than-life personality and a force with an unshakeable love for her family and friends, and her animals. She and her daughter were members of the 4H and raised sheep for several years.

A private Celebration of Life will be held during the summer. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions in her memory to the American Cancer Society or Granite VNA Hospice House, Concord, NH. Kim's memory will live on through her kindness, creativity, and unwavering love for all the people whose lives she touched.