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Kristin Kearins Obituary

KEARINS, Kristin L. "Krit" 26, of Andover by accident surrounded by her devoted family at Mass General Hospital, Boston on September 19, 2008. Beloved daughter of Pamela J. (Ward) Kearins Sheehy, her husband Brendan Sheehy of Andover and the late William J. Kearins, III. Cherished little sister of Mia E. Fagan and her husband Mike of Taunton, Kasie L. Sullivan and her husband Michael of Reading, William J. Kearins, IV and his wife Dorthe of Copenhagen, Denmark. Dearest Auntie of Kayli, Colton, Rylie, Will, Ava, and Kristian. Also lovingly survived by The Sheehy Family of Andover, her grandmother and many aunts, uncles, cousins and very special friends. Calling hours will be held at the Cataudella Funeral Home 126 Pleasant Valley St. METHUEN Tuesday 2-8 PM. Relatives and friends invited. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. Augustine Church, 43 Essex St. Andover Wednesday morning at 10 AM followed by interment at Spring Grove Cemetery, Andover. Kristin was a graduate of Andover High School, Class of 2000 and Plymouth State College, Class of 2004. The Kearins Sheehy family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to all of the Staff at MGH. If you wish donations may be made to the Krit Kearins Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o TD Banknorth, 61 Main Street., Andover, MA 01810. Arrangements by the George L. Doherty Funeral Service, SOMERVILLE. For more information, please visit: CataudellaFH.com.
Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 21 to Sep. 22, 2008.

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abby smith

November 1, 2008

krit. it is now almost 2 months after your death. i miss you terribly and i cant stop thinking about you. im only 13 years old and i remember when i met you the first day. your spunky attitude inspired me in so many ways. we had so many similarities, which explains why we got along so well. i told my mom how much i loved you and then you started babysitting. so many good things happened when you babysat me. i counted the days until you would babysit next. i never got to tell you this but you inspired me in so many ways. you were an accomplished athlete, a great coach and a great all around person.i loved being around you. i will never forget our memories. krit i miss you.

Caitlin O'Connor Collazo

October 28, 2008

Krit, while i as only your teammate for 2 years after transfering to Plymouth you are remembered for being so upbeat and full of life, loving, and caring. My thoughts are with your family. God Bless

Jennifer Johnson-Bennett

October 27, 2008

No words can express how sorry I am for your loss.

Cindy Crawford

October 10, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May God help to heal your heart and leave only the most precious and wonderful memories with you.

Rick & Jeannie Majerus

October 4, 2008

Our heartfelt condolences

Debby Rudy

October 1, 2008

Although I don't personally know you, please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your dear daughter. May her life be for a blessing.

I live parttime in Cypress Cove "B".

Barbara and Wally Bull

October 1, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Kasia Stabach

October 1, 2008

I worked with Kristin at Childrens Hospital, Boston and remember her for all of her positive energy and of course her radiant smile. She was wonderful to work with, and i remember her fondly. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers as well as Kristin. Be well and God Bless. I am so sorry for this loss.

DIANNE ALAN VERSPEETEN

September 30, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Brian, Laura & Michael Boddie

September 30, 2008

I am so sorry to hear this. Our hearts go out to your entire family. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do.

Dave & Leone Stewart

September 30, 2008

our condolences to our family. from
Dave &Leone Stewart
20012 Saraceno Dr.,
Estero. Florida

michaela & robert harris

September 30, 2008

We are your neighbors in Grandezza & wish to offer our heartfelt sympathy to you. We will pray for you.

Ron Cormier

September 30, 2008

Our thoughts and preyers are with you at this time.

Ron & Nan

Wendy Padgett

September 30, 2008

God Bless you. One more Angel. May your family feel your strength and let God comfort your family in thier hour of need.

Ann Fleming

September 30, 2008

I'm so sorry for your loss! 26 years is such a short period of time. As parents we should never have to lose our most precious gift, a child.
Ann Fleming

Joe & Deanne Smith

September 30, 2008

So sorry to hear of your daughter's tragic accident. My wife and I are from Plymouth, Ma. and winter in Sabal Palms. If there is anything we can do either here in Boston or in Estero please feel free to reach out to us. Our deepest sympathy's to you all.

Barbara Jones

September 30, 2008

Please accept my condolescences to the Kearins family. I have never met you. But, we have lost a child and Pray for God to comfort you and your family.

Donna Charest

September 28, 2008

Krit was a great person with an infectious smile. My condolences to Krit's family and all who loved her.

Napua Camarillo

September 27, 2008

Krit was one of my very first friends when I moved to Massachusetts. I mean, who could resist a girl like Krit!! i will always remember her as this sweet, fun, kind-hearted, and beautiful person with a contagious laugh!! I am so deeply sorry for your loss! Hang in there and celebrate what an amazing affect she had on everyone she met!!

Amy Borden Fletcher

September 27, 2008

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Such a tragic loss. She touched many lives.

Cheryl Elliott

September 27, 2008

Pam and family,
I was so shocked and saddened to read about your daughter Kristen. I only had the opportunity to meet her once, but everything I have read she was truly a remarkable young woman.

Cheryl Elliott

Laurie Mellor

September 26, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Christina Dell

September 26, 2008

Krit- It saddens me to think that life often puts us so far away from people when in fact we need them the most. I know however that this part of life teaches us how much we truly care for those around us. I shared many days with you in college and only wish I could have shared more with you after. But I know that you are a "no regrets" kind of person and your smile makes but the deepest and most everlasting impression on me and for this reason, I smile back. My thoughts are with your family and a piece of you with me. God Bless.

Mike Giles

September 26, 2008

To Krit’s Family and Friends,

My deepest condolences go out to you all. I am fortunate to have known Krit since being in her 2nd grade class at Sanborn Elementary. I had just moved to Andover and it was my first day in a new school and I’ll never forget how Krit went out of her way to make me feel welcome. I can honestly say that I have never encountered anyone in my life as friendly, warm-hearted, or more enjoyable to be around than Krit. She will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

With love,

Alexis Contos

September 25, 2008

Kritter Bug - you will be missed by many - but your memory will be eternal. We will never forget your laugh, your smile and love you gave to us all. You will always be in our hearts. We love you!

Lisa Vallera

September 24, 2008

To all of Krits family & friends-
As a freshman, Krit was captain of our high school gymnastics team. I could never forget her high energy and contagious smile. She always went out of her way to make all the freshman girls feel so welcome and I am so happy I got to start on the team with her as our captain. We truely had our best year, and my most memorable, thanks to her. My heart aches for all of you and you are all in my thoughts always.

Joe Lunny

September 24, 2008

Mia

Sorry I missed you on my previous message. I was so much in shock and struggled to send the right message, it took several attempts. It was a typo. I hope to reconnect some time soon.

Again, I am so sorry for the loss of Krit who grew into such an incredible sister and person.

All my love to you and your family

Joe Lunny

Fred Zappala

September 24, 2008

Pam, my most sincere regrets and sympathy.

jessica nugent

September 24, 2008

Krit I am so glad that I had the opportunity to be your teammate at PSU for 2 years! You were always so spunky and full of life, and I know you will be dearly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends at this time! May God bless abd keep you Krit!

Pete Richard Edgerly

September 24, 2008

My deepest condolences to the Kearins Sheehy family. We all know that Krit was one outstanding human being and she had an uncanny ability to make people smile. Needless to say, she was great... Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Keira George

September 24, 2008

My deepest condolences go out to Krit and her family. Krit and I did gymnastics together while we were growing up. I have so many great memories of the times we spent together. Krit, I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I send you all my love.

Joe Lunny

September 23, 2008

Dear Pam, Kasie and Billy,
Just learned of the tragedy tonight. Sorry I could not have attended the services and pay my respects to you all. I am so, so sorry. I will give you some time to heal and contact you soon. Bill's picture lives on my bureau and we spoke of him just this past weekend. My heart is full of sadness for the loss of Kritty. I think of the Kearins so often.

I miss you and can't say how sorry I am.

Love

Joe

Jessica O'Neill

September 23, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. I am also very sorry I missed the wake. I wanted so bad to be there. I met Krit when we were co-teachers at NGCC and she was amazing. I will miss her very much.

Amy Sevigny

September 23, 2008

Please know my thoughts and prayers are with Kristin and her family. I was lucky to have worked with her at Childrens. She had a great personality and her love for children showed. Take care.

John Ceres

September 23, 2008

Krit I am sorry I didn’t go to the service today but I didn’t think it was right to be absent for ten years and suddenly show up to the service, but I want you to know. I am sicken by your lost and wasn’t able to say good bye. I found you on facebook and remembered your face and especially your smile but I never messaged you or anything because I thought I could hold it off. I just kept holding it off. Because you’re had your life and I had mine and I didn’t want to interfere with it.
But when I found out of your accident, I felt horrible that I wasn’t proactive to message you to find out what you been up too and to reconnect. But now that will have to wait. And I just depressed because I had every chance to message you. I was also depressed because my sister got hit by a car a year ago and they thought she was going to die but she lived. I was praying for you. But you had one good reason to go and that was to see your father. Your family and friends feel sad, like I do but we just don’t realize how much fun you are having, and how you can still watch over us. But to you I make this promise that we will reconnect someday and I will reconnect with everyone we knew to together. But sadly this message must end. But this mean I still won’t talk to you and think about you. But now I can talk to you anytime I want.



Love

John Ceres

Megan Anderson

September 23, 2008

Krit is a special girl whom I got to know through the PSC Swimming and Diving Team. I will miss her laughter and smiles that we shared while on the pool deck or going to meets. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, Krit will always be remember!

Jen

September 23, 2008

So sorry for your loss, I worked with Kristen as a CA at Children's and she was such a friendly happy person to work with, she will be very missed. My thoughts are with your family.

Bonnie Beckman (Smith)

September 23, 2008

Dear Pam, Mia. Kasie,and Billy, I am so sad to hear of your loss. I knew her only as a baby, but remember how proud you all were of her. Life seems so unfair at times,and without notice ....it can all change. Lean on eachother. She is now your guardian angel I do believe. Deepest sympathy, Bonnie Beckman (smith)

Deb Link

September 23, 2008

Krit was a very special member of our swim team at PSU. We all have wonderful memories of Krit, and the special athletic ability she had on the diving boards. She will always remain in our hearts. My Deepest Sympathy to her family. Deb Link

Vanessa Re

September 23, 2008

Krit..you were such an amazing spirit! My heart goes out to family and friends!

Andrea Gagnon

September 23, 2008

Mia and Family,

I am so sorry for your devastating loss and I will pray that you find peace and comfort in your memories of your sister.

Sincerely,
Andrea Gagnon

Katie McKain

September 23, 2008

Krit...you are so sadly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Brianne Camilleri

September 22, 2008

I also did gymnastics with Krit at Merimack Valley and Millers. I can remember some great times with Krit, she was the life of our group. She definitely touched my life in a special way. I recently reconnected with her and am extremely saddened to learn of this awful news. My heart goes out to her family and friends. She will be sorely missed.

Cortner Family

September 22, 2008

Please accept our sincere sympathy on this tragic loss. Krit was a dive coach and a babysitter for my children. She was so great with them. Krit was truly gifted. May God bless your family in this time of sorrow.

Sarah Weintraub

September 22, 2008

I worked with Kristin for a short time in the CHB ER. She always radiated with positive energy and was always so caring with patients and their families. She is missed dearly.

Sarah Weintraub, RN CHB

Laura martin

September 22, 2008

Krit
You will live within us in spirit always with that beautiful smile....love you....my prayers are with you and your family....

Rolande Werner

September 22, 2008

I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter, sister, aunt, friend and mentor to many Andover swim and dive girls.

Jenna Langenbach (maiden name: Barbagallo)

September 22, 2008

I used to be on Kristin's gymnastics team at Merrimack Valley Gymnastics in Methuen. I remember us having so much fun together in our classes. I can still remember her big smile and her contagious laugh. I'm so sorry to hear about this devastating news. My prayers go out to her family and friends. She will remain in my heart forever.

amanda farias

September 22, 2008

my prayers are with you and your family.

Jaime Landry

September 22, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss.
Jaime and Brian Landry

Joe and Susan Fucci

September 22, 2008

Pam, Brendan and family,

Susan and I send our heartfelt condolences. There are no words to express how we feel. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

Joe and Susan Fucci

Caitlin Doran-Serafino

September 22, 2008

Dear Krit,
we will miss you always yet, in our memories you will live for ever for
Love and friendship are eternal.

We love you!

Erin (Becks) Bateman (Becker) PSU class of 2004

September 22, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Thinking back on all the times and fun we had in college beginning on the seventh flo of Grafton and diving. Krit was the first person I met at PSU through IM before college started. I am glad we had all the good memories. I am blessed to have had you in my life. I miss you, rest in peace.

September 22, 2008

Kristins Family,
Although I do not know your family nor Kristin I'm prompted to express how truely sorry I am for all of you at this devasting time. There are no answers to why - be assured there is a new angel in heaven for a reason taken to early. God must have someone in need of comfort. Bless you all. A reader

Mark Dubois

September 22, 2008

Mia Fagan and Family,
I am deeply saddened to hear of Kristins passing. My heart goes out to you and your family at this extremely difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Greg Wojtkun

September 22, 2008

Pam, Bill, Mia, Kasey:

Im very very sorry to hear this sad news. My sincere condolences. Krit and you all are in my thoughts and prayers.

-Greg Wojtkun

Barbara and Paul Heller

September 22, 2008

Our thoughts are with you. We are so sorry for your loss.

Barbara and Paul Heller and Family

Elaine and Ron Clausen

September 22, 2008

Dear Krit's family,
May the wonderful things about Krit live on inside your hearts forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ron and Elaine Clausen

Joyce Leonard

September 22, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mia and your family.

Love,
Joyce and George

Whitney MacKay

September 22, 2008

My heart goes out to all of Krit's family and friends. I am truly sorry for your loss.

Krit...may you now rest in peace.

Whitney - Plymouth State College, Class of 2003

Jennifer Farias

September 22, 2008

Mia Fagan and family,

I want to send my condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Peter & Susan Wojtkun

September 22, 2008

Our deepest condolences on your loss.

Jason Mulcahy

September 22, 2008

I'd like to extend my sincere condolences to Kristin's family and friends. This wonderful young lady has touched the lives of many and in such a short amount of time. May she always remain in the hearts of you and yours.

September 21, 2008

krit i miss you so much.. you were so good to me when i was little and i cannot believe that youre gone. i remember swimming with you for many many years and you were the first person that taught me how to swim. i love you so much.. rest peacefully girl. my heart goes out to the kearins family.. she was truly an amazing girl. miss you :(

Greg Shepherd

September 21, 2008

Pam, Brendan and family--- There are no words to express how truly sorry we are to hear your tragic news. As parents, this is incomprehensible. We can only hold you in our hearts and ask God to wrap His arms around you and give you comfort and peace as only He can. We are reminded of that beautiful story of the ship as she sails out to sea and how sad everyone on the shore is to see her go as she slips beyond the horizon only to have the others on the other side rejoicing, "Here she comes!" Just think what a beautiful addition to heaven Krit will be!!! God bless you and keep you-Love, Greg and Nancy Shepherd

Erin Murphy

September 21, 2008

Our most sincere sympathy to the Kearins/Sheehy Family's.

Erin and Steve

The Lavoies

September 21, 2008

We want to extend our heart felt condolences to all of Krit's family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow and always.

Donna O'Kane

September 21, 2008

Dear Pam, Brendan & family

May it bring you solace to know how many lives have been touched by Krit. My deepest sympathy and continued prayers.

Letty Nowak

September 21, 2008

For Pam, Brennan, Mia, Kasie, and Billy,
It is hard to express how sorry I am about Krit. I feel fortunate I got to spend the time I did with her at one of her birthdays in Boston, in St. Croix, and the other family gatherings I was lucky enough to be at. She was such a fun and great girl and she made me feel happy just to be around her. Again, I am incredibly sorry for this unbelievable loss. Love, Letty

Cynthia Jokinen

September 21, 2008

My deepest heartfelt sympathy to you on the loss our loved one. I hAve A son 26 years of age and a daughter terminally ill.Myheart aches for all of you.Cindy j

Tammy (Barr) Davis

September 21, 2008

I just want to express my condolences to my Aunt Pam and all of my cousins and family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this terrible, devasting time.

Love,
Tammy

Karen Hunger

September 21, 2008

To the Family and Friends of Krit,
I will keep all of you in my prayers. Krit was a beatiful person and loved by many. She will be greatly missed. I personally will never forget her and how she made my wedding day special back in '96 when she and the rest of her gymnastics teamates at the time performed their team dance at my reception. One of my fondest memories of Krit.
With Deapest Sympathy, Karen Hunger

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