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Kathleen Dorigo Obituary
Franklin, NH - Kathleen (Brown) Dorigo of Franklin, NH passed away peacefully at the Hospice House, Concord, NH on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Kathleen was a resident of The Golden Crest, Franklin, NH.
Kathleen grew up in Franklin, NH, attended Franklin High School, graduating with the class of 1964. She graduated as a RN from St. Elizabeth's Hospital School of Nursing. She worked at St Elizabeth's Hospital prior to moving to Germany, working as a civilian RN at Landstuhl Medical Center. Upon return to the states, Kathy focused on long term care and worked at several nursing facilities in Massachusetts, including Pine Knoll Nursing Center of Lexington and Sancta Maria Nursing of Cambridge. She also did private consulting work in the area of long-term care. Following retirement from her professional career and return to NH, Kathy worked in customer service at AutoServ of Tilton.
Kathleen was predeceased by her parents, Ernest Brown and Frances (Cushing) Brown, and by her brother, Robert J. Brown.
Kathy leaves many close and loving friends she acquired from all parts of her life. She cherished each and every one and maintained a special bond with each. Kathy always enjoyed meeting and connecting with people, and was a wonderful mentor to many, especially those who were entering the nursing field or related careers.
Kathy was an avid Boston sports fan. She followed the Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics and Bruins faithfully and with great passion. She always had the game on and knew the score.
A time of visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 from 9:30 am to 10:30 am at the Thibault-Neun Funeral Home, 143 Franklin St., Franklin, NH. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 am at St. Gabriel Parish of St. Paul Church in Franklin, after which we will proceed to the Holy Cross Cemetery for burial. A reception will follow the burial.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations in memory of Kathleen to the Golden Crest Activity Fund, 29 Baldwin St., Franklin, NH 03235.
For more information please visit, www.neunfuneralhomes.com.
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Mary (LaCoursiere) Cenatiempo
September 28, 2025
Remember Kathy well. Wonderful person. May she rest in peace.
Mary Jane Holmes Leathers
September 24, 2025
A friend from Webster Lake and fellow RN. We had so much fun with our camps next to each other. Love and blessings.
Mary Jane
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The Staff of Thibault-Neun Funeral Home
September 23, 2025
Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.
Kathleen McInnis
September 23, 2025
My friend & mentor I miss you more than I can say and miss our talks each and every day, God bless you, Maginn
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