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Katherine Cullinan Obituary

22, of Wellesley, suddenly on August 15, 2008 in Santa Barbara, CA. Beloved daughter of Kevin and Dorothy Cullinan of Wellesley and devoted sister of Abigail Cullinan of Portland, OR. She is also survived by her grandparents, Mary Cullinan of Portland, ME and Eugene and Charlotte Kegel of Lancaster, PA and by many aunts, uncles, cousins & friends. A member of the Dartmouth College class of 2008, she was completing her coursework in Santa Barbara and in Rome this fall. She was a member of the Dartmouth women's rugby team & active in Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. A member of the National Honor Society, she was a 2004 graduate of Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, where she was also active in athletics. She earlier attended St. John the Evangelist School in Wellesley. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, August 23 in St. John the Evangelist Church, Wellesley Hills at 10 am, followed by interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellesley. Visiting hours Friday 3-8 p.m. at the Henry J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home, 56 Washington St. (Rt. 16), WELLESLEY HILLS. In lieu of flowers, the Cullinan family requests that donations in Katy's memory be made to the National Eating Disorders Assoc., 603 Stewart St., Suite 803, Seattle, WA 98101. NationalEatingDisorders.org Henry J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home Wellesley Hills www.henryburkefuneralhome.com

Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 17 to Aug. 21, 2008.
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I never knew Katy. I have only met a few of the people who were close to her. I am awestruck. I wish we could have been friends. I have grown to love a person I have never met,simply because of the immense imprint she has left on those around me.

May 14, 2009

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

khalid alzarouni

January 7, 2009

Dotti, I saw you running on Dover Road in Wellesley a few weeks back and hadn't learned of your loss until I received your Christmas card today. I met Katy briefly when she was a spunky student at St. John's...I sure wish I had known her as the amazing woman she became at age 22. In this crazy financial world that we Americans are facing, Kevin's words are even more poignent.....count your blessings.....My love and heartfelt sympathy to you, Kevin and Abby. Your friend, Marilyn

Marilyn McGreevy Micciche

December 30, 2008

I took an English course with Katie during my senior year at Dartmouth, in 2007. She was a wonderful presence and always arrived to class with a cup of coffee (it was an early class!) and a smile. We became friendly outside of class and she was a welcome presence at the potlucks and parties held at my off-campus house. She will be missed.

Jessica Saturley

November 30, 2008

I am so very sorry and my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
I remember Katy so well as a friend of Kathryn's @NCDS. She was a wonderful, talented young woman. Words can't express the sadness I feel for all of you.

Claire Lewkowicz

October 5, 2008

Katy was an extraordinary teammate and I will always remember her contagious energy, enthusiasm and sense of humor. My love and support go out to Katy and her family.

Erin Garnett

September 14, 2008

Dear Cullinan Family, We just heard the terrible news of Katy's passing and wanted to extend our heartfelt sympathy. Our daughter Missy spent the early years of grade school with Katy at St John's. We as a family have fond memories of a ski trip we spent with you and the Procknow's in Vermont many years ago. Our prayers are with you at this most difficult time. The McCourts, Hingham, Mass.

September 10, 2008

Kevin, Dottie, Abby and family. No one can know the depth of sorrow and loss when a daughter dies. We are deeply saddened. You are all in our prayers. Katy is in "eternal happiness". We hope the example of her courageous life and your memories of her will bring some peace to your lives as you grieve. Cynthia and Jay Leader, Beaver Island and Furlong, Pennsylvania.

Cynthia Leader

September 7, 2008

Dear Dottie, Kevin and family: A tragic death explodes the life lost into our hearts where our sadness is matched by the depth of love holding the loss in some safe interior space. I have only sadness and tears to share.

Soren West

September 2, 2008

I really didn't get to know Katie that well but I remember she was always full of energy and always trying to get everyone pumped. She was really good at that. I was really saddened by the news of her departure. I hope the family is coping. God be with you all always.

Another Fellow Rugger

September 1, 2008

Kevin and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you, at this very difficult time.

Kim Lewis

August 28, 2008

Dear Kevin, Dotti, Abby and the extended family,
We are deeply saddened by your great loss of beautiful Katy. Our heartfelt condolences are with you all. Love,

Dickey, Rhonda, Rachel & Rebecca Schwartz

August 27, 2008

Always and forever a kappa.

Christina Fulcher

August 27, 2008

Dear Katy,

You were always a friend to me in high school. You always made the effort to chat with me at the library during those early mornings. I will never forget your humor and kindness. I will never forget you. You will be greatly missed by all who you touched.

Ogadi Egbuonu

August 26, 2008

Dear Cullinan Family-

We will never forget the fun we had with Katie, Becky, Margaret, Patena, Sophie, Sindhura, and Emily - all wonderful Dartmouth friends - at St John USVI a couple of springs ago. Katie was such a happy presence in that house and an instigator of fun. Her laugh and humor are indelible memories. We send love and share gratitude that this lovely young woman entered our lives for those special days in the islands.

the Ward Family

David and Anny Ward

August 26, 2008

I knew Katie as a classmate during Sophomore Summer and afterwards through casual meetings. She was definitely a wonderful person, and she will be greatly missed by the Dartmouth Community. My heart goes out to Katie and to her family.

Shiao-Ke "SK" Chin-Lee

August 26, 2008

Kevin, Dottie, and Abby,

We just heard the tragic news about Katy. Please know that our condolences and prayers are with you. We reminisced about Katy and the four great years Becky had with her as a classmate at St John’s. She will always be the sweet, spunky kid who loved to ride the swing and could always make us laugh.

We are all so saddened by your (our) loss.

Kevin, Liz, Becky, Laura, and Briana White

August 25, 2008

Katie you have left footprints in our hearts that will be there forever. We see your twinkle in each evening sky.

Jody & Coog Kegel

August 25, 2008

Dotti, Kevin, Abby, Kegel and Cullinan Families,
We will always remember the light she shed in her life for all those who love her. Our thoughts are with you although we regret that we were unable to be with you.

Rick and Mimi Stiles

August 25, 2008

Our love and prayers are with you. Know that she is in the arms of her angels. With love, Carol and Stephen Lash

Carol Lash

August 25, 2008

Dear Dottie, Kevin, Abby and the entire extended family (especially the Kegels, as I knew Mary when we were in school together growing up)
--

My heart goes out to all of you for your sudden and tragic loss of Katie from your physical lives. I am so, so sorry for your pain, loss and grief. We lost my brother Steve in a sudden and tragic way as well in 1994, though he was almost 36 years when it happened.

I did not know Katie personally, but am so thankful from what I have read that she was such a vibrant force in your lives and the world. I can only imagine how great it would have been to know her and how equally painful to lose her so suddenly.

I wish for all of you a deep and abiding peace and understanding of all that has transpired regarding Katie. I also wish for you great love and appreciation of yourselves in being a positive commitment in Katie's life.

For Katie, I pray for her to receive a depth of love, compassion and appreciation for her own life and journey, including the pure love that each of you had for her.

Finally, may each of you integrate this tragic event into your own lives with loving kindness and ease.

My very deepest sympathies,
Sue Holland

Sue Holland

August 25, 2008

Katy was a beautiful person in every possible way. She was always wonderful to my daughter, Caitlin, when they were in school together at Newton Country Day.
I am so sorry for your loss and will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Rita Greco

August 24, 2008

Dear Dotti, Kevin and Family,
Our hearts are heavy with sadness and our prayers are with you.

Shawn Rowan

August 24, 2008

Dearest Dotti, Kevin, Abby and all the family:

God gave you Katy for 22 precious years. Those years of memories will hopefully give you the strength to endure the pain and heartbreak you are feeling now. Through the tears, there will be a happy memory that will bring you a smile and some comfort.

Your lifelong friend, Patsy Glah

Patricia Glah

August 24, 2008

I didn't know Cully too well, but I do know what great impression she made on our team members.

She may not know it, but she's changed my life. As a fellow young woman with an eating disorder, I feel it only right to get help in her memory.

Thanks Cully

Fellow Rugger

August 23, 2008

On the Occasion of My Daughter’s Funeral Mass

I want to thank all of you who have come here today to honor Katy and to support us, her family. I know that for many of you the journey was long: I see faces from as far away as New Hampshire and Virginia, Colorado and California. For others of you, the journey was shorter but harder still, for you have experienced in your families the loss which we now endure; thank you for your special outreach to us.
Especially, I want to thank those of you here today who know personally the struggle which Katy has faced for the last eight years. Dorothy and Abby and I know the courage it takes, day after day, and we know the courage it took for you to come here today. We particularly want you to know that your struggle—Katy’s struggle—is a fight which can be won. Indeed, by objective measures, Katy was winning her fight. Too slowly to suit her, of course, because everything had to be “now” with Katy, but winning nonetheless. She was just too impatient with herself, too hard on herself. So if you would honor her memory, then remember her example of tenacity and progress, forgive her this act of impatience with herself, and never, never, never be afraid to reach out to those who love you.

One measure of Katy’s success in her struggle was her success in her English concentration at Dartmouth, despite the attention-span problems presented by her disorder. Only a few months ago she re-read Scott Fitzgerald’s classic The Great Gatsby. We talked about it. She talked with me excitedly about Gatsby’s belief in the green light, in the possibilities of life, and about how Fitzgerald saw Gatsby as ultimately ennobled by his capacity to believe. She loved that thought.

Later in Fitzgerald’s life, as his own depression was overtaking him, he wrote that “In a real dark night of the soul it is always three o'clock in the morning . . .” That loneliness, the lonely, frightening abyss of such moments, was something Katy knew, too, secretly, for years. But she wanted more than anything else never to burden others with it.

So now and in the years ahead you have it in your power to grant Katy her wish, by the way in which you remember her, if only you will remember her as a luminous and magical young woman whose light and belief in possibility—whose capacity for wonder—graced every life she touched.

And we her family will hold forever in our hearts the image of our slyly smiling little girl, for whose precious soul it need never again be three in the morning.

God bless you, Honey. I love you.

Kevin Cullinan

August 23, 2008

I am very sad and shocked to hear this terrible news. My deepest thoughts, sympathies and prayers are with you and the rest of the Cullinan and Kegel families.

David O'Brien

August 22, 2008

As one of Katy's former baby sitter's, I remember her for being a smart, playful, energetic and bubbly individual. What an awesome person she was and such a sweetheart who will be greatly missed. You were luminous. My heart goes out to Katy's whole family during this sad and tough time.

Maria Waickowski

August 22, 2008

Dear Kevin, Dotti, Abby and extended family,
We are so shocked and saddened by your great loss. Our hearts are with you all. Love, Bruce and Kerry

Bruce & Kerry Claflin

August 22, 2008

Dear Abby,Dottie and Kevin,

Our heartfelt prayers to sweet Katie and the ones she left behind.

May God Bless dear Katie.

Roberta and R Adams Cowley (Baltimore, Maryland)

Roberta & R Adams Cowley

August 22, 2008

Katie, I didn't have the privilege of truly getting to know the young woman you grew to be, but you were, and are, always in my heart, as dear to me as my own sons. I will always love you, and I miss you.

Kevin, Dorothy and Abby,
all my thoughts and prayers are with you at this terrible time.

Kitty Marz

August 22, 2008

I only new Cully briefly through Dartmouth Rugby but i remeber her well. Even though I was a transfer to the school she immediately made me welcome. Her friendliness and warmth made my time at Dartmouth better and I will always remember her wonderful smile. I am so sorry for the family’s loss, she will definitely be missed.

Jessie Schwartz

August 22, 2008

Dear Dottie and Kevin,
We were so sorry to hear about the lose of your daughter Kate. And we can not begin to imagine the pain you must be feeling now. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do for you.
Love from,
Aunt Florence and Jenny

Florence and Jenny O'Brien

August 22, 2008

Dear Kevin, Dottie and Abby,

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Leo & Anne

Leo and Anne Sullivan

August 22, 2008

Dottie, Kevin & Abby...
Words cannot express my sorrow for your family. I never met Katie but if her mom is any indication of her sparkle, sincerity and warmth...she truly made a wonderfully positive impact on our world...my heartfelt condolences and prayers.

Maureen S OLeary

August 22, 2008

Miss Kate-
You have taken a piece of each of us with you, but you have left a piece of yourself with us in return. You will always be in our hearts.
We love you, honey
Aunt Mary, Uncle Geoff, Anne, and Paul

Mary and Geoff Stankiewicz

August 22, 2008

i have no doubt that katie's energy has not left us but will be a source of inspiration for human progress in the years to come.

par

August 21, 2008

Dear Abby, Dottie and Kevin,
We were saddened to learn of Katy's recent passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Katy. She was a very special person and will be greatly missed.

Rosalyn and Mike Foroobar

August 21, 2008

Cully, i only knew you in passing but you were always so sweet to me. talking to you and seeing your smile never failed to brighten my day. love and miss you always xx

Maria Vishnevskiy

August 21, 2008

When I heard of this devastating tragedy, memories of Katy amidst life at NCDS flooded to mind: her commitment & enthusiasm on Varsity Soccer and Lacrosse, her willingness to help struggling math students like myself understand new concepts, her theatrical presence, her kind leadership amongst her peers.

As a teammate, Katy was someone you could depend on -- solid, reliable -- and always encouraging others with a positive attitude.

As a fellow Sister in Sacred Heart , my prayers and condolences go out to Katy's family & friends.

Casey Stanton

August 21, 2008

Dear Dottie and Kevin,

I was saddened to learn of your loss. We do everything we can to be supportive of our children and in particular protect our daughters from harm.

Our daughter, Katie is a college sophomore and a tennis player and I cannot imagine what you are going through at this point.

Please accept our sympathy.

Rich and Elizabeth Young

August 21, 2008

Kevin and family,
A wife who loses a husband is called a widow. A husband who loses a wife is called a widower. A child who loses his parents is called an orphan. But...there is no word for a parent who loses a child, that's how awful the loss is!

My husband and I share your pain. We know the pain of losing a child. No parent should ever have to endure that kind of pain. Our hearts are with you and your family through this difficult time.
We are praying each and every day that you find comfort in knowing that she is with her heavenly father and will be your guardian angel forever.

God Will
Take Care of You,
"He Himself has said,
I will not in any way fail you
nor give you up
nor leave you without support."
Hebrews 13:5
He knows how you feel.
God understands.
He is your provider --
today, tomorrow, and always.
And He loves you.
Cast all of your cares on Him...
and believe.

Alma Sheehan

August 21, 2008

Katy let it be known my first day on the job that soccer at Newton was about love of teammates, exhuberant fun and never giving up. She worked and excelled at all three and set the tone for years to come. We will always remember her, especially in our prayers. Great game Katy.

Peter Martini

August 21, 2008

Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. May memories and the love of those that surround you bring you comfort during this difficult time.

Julie Abel

August 21, 2008

We were lucky to have spent one evening with Katy during her stay in Austin, TX. We were immediately charmed, and our children were attracted to her like bees to honey. In that one evening, Katy learned to make crepes like a pro, something that I'm sure Julia Child couldn't have done. Her sparkle, smile, energy, intelligence and warmth made a deep and lasting impression on us. We are devastated. Our heartfelt condolences to the whole Cullinan & Kegel family.

Love,
Ellen Cartsonis, Jean-Philippe, Jeremy, Amelia and Mathilda Nicot

August 21, 2008

You made the room light up when you walked in. We loved you and will love you forever.

Dan and Regina Kegel

August 20, 2008

To the Cullinan family,
We met you and Katie at graduation. Our thoughts are with you.

George and Nancy Ellis

August 20, 2008

Kevin, Dotty, and Abby:
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you will find some peace, comfort, and understanding through your love for each other. I wish I had words that could lessen the grief of such a devastating loss, but at least can offer my prayers for all of you.

Cathy Hogans

August 20, 2008

It is so hard to believe that someone who was such a fixture at Dartmouth and in our House is no longer with us. I think I speak for many fellow sisters when I say that when I look back on the time I spent with Kate, I can only smile. She was more than just a courageous individual and a great spirit: she was laughter, she was good will--she was unabashed determination.

Kate will be greatly missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

Stevie Belchak

August 20, 2008

Katy, You know that we considered you our granddaughter; we will always do so. You live in our hearts.

Dottie, Kevin, and Abby, we are extremely sorry that we cannot be with you as you celebrate Katy's life this weekend. We will be with you in spirit. Our hope for you is that all the wonderful stories of Katy that have been and will be told will help to fill the huge hole that Katy leaves in your lives. May you and she find peace and know that you are held in love.

Joan and Dan Bechtel

August 20, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Katie I will miss you. I will never forget your strength, smiling face, Your reaching out to help others. Lone Pine Tavern will always have the echo of your voice and spirit. You were a great employee and Friend.
God Bless Family and Friends.
Love Sarah

Sarah Edes

August 20, 2008

Our daughter was a'99 and rugby player. We attended all her games and loved those girls like our own. Hard to accept that everything happens for a reason. She is in our prayers. God bless you.

J. Richard & Joanne Poulin

August 20, 2008

You all, the Cullinan Family, will be in my prayers as you deal with the loss of a daughter, sister, cousin, friend.

Jessica Long

August 20, 2008

Dear Kevin, Dotty, and Abby,

My heartfelt sorrow goes out to all of you. I know somewhat the pain and anguish you feel and will be there to help. May God bless Katy and may His Peace be visited upon you.

Brian Barron

August 20, 2008

My prayers are with your entire family at the loss of your daughter, a bright spark in the DWRC family.

Sarah Melcher '82

August 20, 2008

Our deepest Sympathy with you, We can not imagine loosing a child.. Kathy was a fun girl whenever she was around with my dauhgter Esi in our house, she will be missed, Please let us know if there is anything we can do.

Panford Family

Ernestina Panford

August 20, 2008

Dear Dottie, Kevin and Abby,
We were shocked and saddened when we read of Katie's passing. Remember that she has left behind a thousand memories that will live in your hearts forever. Please know, that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Love,

Linda and Paul Powers

August 20, 2008

Katy, you are with us, always and forever. But you already know that, don't you? Love Wibbie, Uncle Tim, Ellen, Marian, and Maddie

Lisa Bechtel

August 20, 2008

To the Cullinan Family:

Katy was a very special, nice person and classmate, especially to me at Newton Country Day. She was one of the first to include me, and will be deeply missed. May God give you strength during this time. My prayers and condolences are with you.

Stacy Centeio

August 20, 2008

My deepest sypathy and prayers are with you at this time.
Priscilla Richardson

PRISCILLA Richardson

August 20, 2008

Dear Dot and Kevin,

Your dear Kate is in our prayers. Know that we love you and are here for you today and in the days ahead.

Barbara Stank

August 20, 2008

To the Cullinan Family,
What words can I say that have not been said already. Katie is someone who leaves her presence on everyone she knows. I was blessed to be fortunate to get to know her, learn from her, and continually be inspired by her. Sincere prayers and strength your way.
Kiersten B

Kiersten B

August 19, 2008

Dear Dottie, Kevin and Abby,
We are so sorry that you have lost your beautiful Katy. May her beautiful smile always warm your hearts and know how blessed she was to be part of such a wonderful family. Our love and prayers are with you all, Jayne, David, Katie and Kelley Sweetser

Jayne Sweetser

August 19, 2008

Katie was a wonderful person; beautiful, intelligent, and genuine. Her warm smile and *happy-go-lucky* nature got me through many Women & Gender Studies classes at Dartmouth. I feel blessed to have met such a strong woman and am honored to have her as a KKG sister and good friend. My heart goes out to your family and Katie will be kept in my prayers always. <3

Jenna Manula

August 19, 2008

My heart breaks to think about Katie - I miss her already. I'm so sorry for your loss, and I hope that the wonderful memories of Katie's beautiful, spunky, courageous life will help us to all stay strong.

Britton Tullo

August 19, 2008

My deepest condolences to to the Cullinan family. Katie was an amazing person and she will be greatly missed but never forgotten.

Alison I.

August 19, 2008

We will always remember Katie as a beautiful and talented young lady. We are deeply saddened by the news of her passing. We hope the fond memories will always be a comfort to your family. We will alway miss you and love you Katie.

Kevin and Susie Callen and family

August 19, 2008

I could tell Katie had the spark of life the moment she stepped out on the rugby field. She often made me laugh so hard I couldn't breathe; a beautiful person inside and out. A tragic loss to all family, friends and the many people who loved her. My prayers are for Katie, and my heart goes out to everyone struggling with this sad news. Much love.

Megan Rast '06

August 19, 2008

Words cannot begin to express how I felt when I received the news of Katie's passing. At Dartmouth and outside of it Cully was one of the few people that stood by me when I was at my lowest and I'll never forget her for that. I'll miss her vivaciousness, her ability to speak her mind no matter what, and the laughter she brought to my life and I'm sure the lives of everyone around her. I hope you knew what you meant to me and what you'll continue to mean to me. katie, I love you.

katherine minyety

August 19, 2008

I love you, Katy! I have countless memories with you from working at Lone Pine Tavern. We connected so well, and it brings me to tears to know that you are gone. I will keep praying for the family and friends. Trust God in the midst of this all....

Katya Starostina

August 19, 2008

The first upperclassmen to befriend me was Katy. I was a freshmen and she was a senior. One of the best friends I made at NCDS. My prayers are with your family.

Titciana Barros

August 19, 2008

To all those who knew and loved her,

We have lost a great and beautiful soul. Cully, I am grateful to have shared so much time with you and to have had an incredible friend like you. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I love you forever.

Sindhura Kodali

August 19, 2008

I knew Cully through Dartmouth Rugby - the first day I met her, she was wearing neon green spandex, out and about on a run. She was always a loving and vivacious woman, filled with energy and creativity. She touched the lives of all of us lucky enough to have met her. My prayers are with all of Katie's friends and family. God bless.

We love you, Cully.

Grace Dowd

August 18, 2008

Dear Cullinan Family,

My heart goes out to you. Katie was such a vibrant and wonderful woman and I'm so glad to have known her at Dartmouth, and it is such a shock to hear about this. Please accept my deepest condolences. Katie, I'll miss you

~Nithya

Nithya Sharma

August 18, 2008

Dear Cullinan Family,

I love Katie dearly, she was my very first friend at Newton Country Day. My words are not enough; she is a true blessing and she is always in my heart. I pray that your family can be strong in this time of mourning. May God bless you.

Rayna Briceno

August 18, 2008

I will always remember the good things about Katie. We shared four very important years at Newton and I am so sad to hear of her passing. The Cullinan family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Jane

August 18, 2008

Dear Dorothy, Abby and Kevin,

All of you have been in our thoughts and prayers since hearing the tragic news about Katie. In such a short span of years, she created indelible memories in the hearts of her friends and family. Katie will be with all of you forever in ways that we can only imagine today. Please know I am here for you, now and in the days to come.

Much love,
Anne and Family

Anne (Scully) Varney

August 18, 2008

Katie is an amazing woman whose impact in my life and others will never be forgotten. My heart goes out to her family and friends.

Ilda Bajraktari

August 18, 2008

I am in utter shock having learned the news of Katy's passing. She was a dear sweet soul and made teaching a joy at Newton Country Day School. Her presence was such a blessing all around and her positive attitude changed every negative atmosphere into a positive one. My prayers are with you all in this very sad time.

Nichelle J. Mungo

August 18, 2008

We will never forget your sparkle. We love you Kate.

Margaret Szerejko

August 18, 2008

Our hearts stopped when we got word and can't even begin to imagine how devastated you all are. We remember a smiley, happy girl and a beautiful and accomplished young woman. Our Maria remembers her always making people laugh and having a great time herself. May God and the love of family and friends help you through these times. God bless !!!

Paul and Toni Waickowski

August 18, 2008

When Katie was with us, the DWRC was always a more vibrant, fun, and energized team. She was so creative and independant, so full of wit and perspective, and such a hard worker-her smiling face will forever be in our memories, making us smile even through our tears.... Her Dartmouth Rugby family will miss her greatly, and remember her fondly, in the years to come. Our thoughts are with you. Please call on us if we can help.

Debra Archambault, Coach

August 18, 2008

Dear Dottie and Kevin,
Words seem an inadequate means of comfort at such a time, but please know that your pain, grief, tears and inevitable self searching are deeply felt and lovingly shared by all those who have sailed through troubled waters on this voyage called parenthood.

Alice Rowan O'Brien

August 18, 2008

Katie will live in our memories and hearts as a warm and beautiful person. She had an energy and a spark that brightened the world. She will be missed greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Angela Megaw

August 18, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the time ahead. Katie was a wonderful, caring and beautiful woman.

Dan, Linda and Rachel Ardrey

August 17, 2008

I cannot imagine the grief you must be experiencing at this time. Please let me know if there is anything we can do to help you in the difficult days ahead. We pray for Kate and her family.

Kevin O'Brien

August 17, 2008

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