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Katherine Phillips Obituary

Katherine Ann Dean Phillips

1955-2014 NORTH ADAMS Katherine Ann Dean Phillips, 58, of Massachuesetts Ave, North Adams, died on Friday, March 7, 2014 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born in North Adams, on October 3, 1955 a daughter of Marion (Bombardier) Dean and the late John F. Dean. She attended schools in Williamstown and graduated from McCann Technical High School. She was employed for many years as a Home Health Counselor at BFAIR in North Adams. She enjoyed gardening. Survivors include her mother, Marion Dean, and a son, William J. Dean, three grandchildren, Justice Dean, Jazz Dean and Emily Beauchamp as well as two sisters, Donna Kelly of North Adams and Lisa Peabody of Woodstock, CT and three brothers, Michael Dean of LaBelle, Pa., Clifford Harris of Falmouth, Mass., and John F. Dean Jr. of Pownal, Vt., and many nieces and nephews. She also leaves her close friend and caregiver, Michael Terry. FUNERAL NOTICE: Calling hours for Katherine A. Phillips will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 from 5- 8p.m. at the Flynn and Dagnoli Funeral Home, WEST CHAPEL, 521 West Main Street, North Adams, MA. Memorial Donations are suggested in her memory through the funeral home. To send a card, flowers or a message, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.



Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Mar. 9, 2014.
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R.I.P.Kathy you will be missed.Sorry to the family.

Punkey

March 15, 2014

To all of Kathy's family and friends, please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of your loved one Kathy. I met her when I took over her Avon business and she was always cheerful and had such a positive outlook. May she have the peace that she deserves.
Fondly,
Nancy Roy

March 13, 2014

Kathy was always there for me,we had a lot of fun as kids great memory's from williamstown to mass ave rest in peace will always have you in my heart till we meet again
Your cousin Pete Rarick
Modesto California

March 13, 2014

Will miss you but will see you again my friend. Love Brenda Moore

March 12, 2014

Kathy was always so up beat in everything she said and did. She always had a smile for you and knew the right thing to say. She was a very special cousin and will be missed. Hope she remembers to say hi to Beckie when she see's her in HEAVEN. LU Girl!

Spring (Dean) Williams

March 11, 2014

KATHERINE i am going to miss the laughter and the brightness that you would bring when we would see each other.you are now an angel and will be watching down up on us still smiling my friend. and to her family i am so sorry for your loss. she was an amazing lady to know

Dawn Goodin [Gardner]

March 11, 2014

Marion and family I am so sorry for your loss Kathy was an amazing person, always smiling. My thoughts to you all.. Sorry for your loss to Mike.

March 11, 2014

So sorry for your loss Lisa! I know how special she was to you! Love to you and your entire family! -Sue Morin Gaskell

March 11, 2014

This world has lost one heck of a firecracker! Happy to have known such a great person. She will be missed!!

Joe n Marla White

March 11, 2014

Cliff and Family, We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Sincerely, Melinda and Joe Rebelo

Melinda and Joe Rebelo

March 10, 2014

i love u aunt kathy! rest well. plz tell my mom i love her when u see her.

Tabitha Dean

March 10, 2014

Cliff, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Mannie, Sandi, & Mike Sylvester

March 10, 2014

May god take u in his hands and show u the way! You will always be remembered for the wonderful things you have done and your beautiful smile...but never forgotten. Thanks for being a wonderful inspiring person...and showing me many things and bringing happiness to my life and many smiles to my face.

Kim B

March 10, 2014

My sincere condolences to Bj & the rest of the family & friends who lost a great woman. I can remember a time when we were kids that I spent more time in Kathy's house than my own & always felt welcomed. May she RIP

Heather Lemaire

March 10, 2014

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

shannon cote

March 10, 2014

Sorry to hear of Kathys passing.She was always so happy and such a caring person.Her smile will forever light up the sky !! Rest in Paradise Kathy

Barbara Estes

March 10, 2014

i am so very sorry for your loss my prayers are with you

dianne pratt

March 10, 2014

sorry for your loss Bj and Family

Tom and Debbie Cook

March 9, 2014

It takes a strong person to smile, laugh and make others laugh when they are in so much pain. That is exactly what Kathy did for so long. She was a loving and dedicated employee, taking care of others selflessly. I will miss her larger than life laugh and her ever present smile and kind word. Rest in peace Kathy, your hard fight is done.

Leann O'Brien

March 9, 2014

We lost a great person. One I will always remember that could put a smile on any face. Forever in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends at this time. Rest in Peace Kathy. We Love you!

Bob and Robyn Whitney

March 9, 2014

rest in peace there kathy thank u for giving me my husband, u wre a great friend.

March 9, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

March 9, 2014

Rest In Paradise my friend you are going to be miss and loved by many...thanks for the times we had together ...

Susan Deschaine

March 9, 2014

hay honey you will be missed, you where a wonderful lady. im sorry for the family. love always shawn and dot o;dell

March 9, 2014

So sad to hear of your passing. You will be greatly missed Friend. But your memories shall forever remain Ours! Love You LOTS & Miss You MUCH! Rest In Peace.

John & DayVene White

March 9, 2014

Sorry for your loss

PopCares

March 9, 2014

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

March 9, 2014

I love you and wanna say you will always be a great inspiration to my life you will always be remembered and never forgotten love you we love u grama deshauntae,rae-jon

bobbie jo braman

March 9, 2014

I'm am sorry to hear of Kathy's passing.She was a lot of fun to be with when we were younger.She was a good friend and will be missed.

Tina Holland

March 9, 2014

R.I.P. KATHY

ANN DUQUETTE BAIZE

March 9, 2014

RIP Kathy I will miss you always, Bj I am here for you whenever you need to talk.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family

Ann Baize

March 9, 2014

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