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Kathryn Cloonan Obituary
Kathryn Jane Cloonan of Grahamsville, NY and Jekyll Island, GA, died of ovarian cancer on August 5, 2008 at home in Grahamsville. She was 65 years old.
The daughter of the late Emil J. and Ruth W. Meyer, she was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on March 15, 1943.
Her father was a career military officer and she lived in many areas of this country and in Newfoundland. She graduated from The Academy of the Holy Names in Silver Spring, MD, St. Joseph College in West Hartford, CT and Fordham University in New York City. Mrs. Cloonan was a retired Professor of Humanities at Sullivan County Community College and teaching was a great love. During her retirement she taught a number of writing workshops on cruise ships, something that gave her much pleasure. Kaye was a former member of the Board of Directors of Friends of Historic Jekyll Island, as well as a member of the Alchemy Club in Grahamsville. She also served as a volunteer at the Daniel Pierce Library in Grahamsville and as a Mediator for the Sullivan County Dispute Resolution Center. Kaye was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Woodbourne where she was a lector and taught religious education for many years.
Her husband of 41 years, Kevin, at home; two sons, Jeffrey Cloonan of Avon, CO and Daniel Cloonan of Wilmington, NC; Daniel's son, Jason Cloonan; Jeffrey's daughter, Addison Cloonan and Jeffrey's fiance, Amanda Romero survive her. In addition, Kaye leaves behind two bothers-in-law, Robert J. Cloonan of Hartford CT, his wife, Barbara and William N. Cloonan of Kingston, NY, and his wife, Kathleen, and several nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, August 8 at Colonial Funeral Home, 396 State Route 52, Woodbourne, NY.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, State Route 42, Woodbourne, NY on Saturday, August 9 at 10:30 a.m. Father Peter Chetaitis OFM, a long time friend, and Father John Lynch, Pastor of Immaculate Conception, will concelebrate the Mass.
Cremation will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Daniel Pierce Library, PO Box 268, Grahamsville, NY, will be appreciated.
Funeral arrangements are under direction of Colonial Memorial Funeral Home, for further info., please go to www.colonialbryantfuneralhome.com or call 845-434-7363.
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Memories and Condolences
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Scott Healy
August 9, 2008
Kaye was a warm and loving person who enjoyed life and left a trail of laughter where ever she went. It was my pleasure to know and work with her for so many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Cloonan family at this very sad time. Scott Healy and Family
Johnny Pearsall
August 8, 2008
Danny, my condolences to you and your family. Aida, Zana, and I are thinking you. Wishing you well in your time of need. (bubba)
Helen Keegan Basile
August 7, 2008
Sending sincere condolences to the Cloonan Family on the passing of Kay.
May she rest peacefully in the arms of the Lord.
Rema & Sarah Saadeh
August 7, 2008
Mr.Kevin, We are so sorry about Mrs. Kay. We will be praying for you.
She really was a great woman and we loved spending time with her and you. That really was the best Thanksgiving we have ever had.
Rebecca Saadeh
August 7, 2008
Danny & family, I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joanne Bischert Bitjeman
August 7, 2008
Jeff, Danny and Mr. Cloonan,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Charity Muzuruk
August 7, 2008
Jeff, Danny & Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies on the passing of your mom. May your heart mend and your memories stay strong.
Cariann Paci
August 6, 2008
Danny Im so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Donna Kleister
August 6, 2008
It is with deep sadness that I read today of Kay's passing. My heartfelt condolences to her family. It was my privilege to know such a warm, caring and special person. She was loved by her students and she will be greatly missed.
Lou and Evelyn Harmin
August 6, 2008
Our very sincere sympathy to the Cloonan family upon the death of Kay. She was a warm, giving person and a dedicated teacher. It was a pleasure to have known and worked with her for many years.
Barbara Stienstra
August 6, 2008
Deeply sad to have read the obituary for Kay in today's paper. I really enjoyed my Indendent Study with her, at which time we really got to know each other, as well as our talks when she came into the college library where I was employed. Heartful sympathy.
The Staff of Colonial Memorial Funeral Home
August 6, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences at this time.
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