Virginia Carolyn Kurth

Virginia Kurth Obituary

Virginia Carolyn Kurth, 94, of Wilmington, died Thursday, December 5, 2013, at Davis Health Care Center. Virginia was born in Queens, NY, daughter of the late Raymond and Blanche Purvis Reid. Her husband, Karl Kurth, Jr., preceded her in death. Virginia was the former Athletic Director of St. Joseph College in West Hartford, Ct. She loved living in Quonochontaug, Rhode Island, tennis, sailing, gardening and anything to do with the ocean. She was a long-term member of the Church of the Holy Spirit in Charlestown. She is survived by two daughters, Carolyn Ryan of Wilmington, NC, and Dale Cook (Whitney) of Huntington, CT; four grandchildren, Christopher Ryan (Sarah) of Wales, MA, Joshua Ryan (Summer) of Wilmington, NC, and Alexis Paksi (Charles), and Nick Cook, both of Stamford, CT; and six great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Virginia's name may be made online or by mail to D.A.V. (Disabled American Veterans), PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301. Condolences to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com. Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Dec. 7, 2013.

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Dr. Joan Kelly

December 8, 2013

Sincerest condolences to the family of Mrs. Virginia Kurth. Mrs. Kurth was my physical education teacher during my years at Saint Joseph College (1967-1971). Mrs. Kurth was a vivacious and enthusiastic teacher who exposed us to the breadth and depth of many and varied sports. With her ever cheerful disposition it was always a pleasure to be in her presence. All of the students loved her and during my time at Saint Joseph's one of the college yearbooks was dedicated to her paying tribute to the many admirable qualities we had witnessed in her through the years. She will forever be held in fond memory. Rest in peace, dear Mrs. Kurth.
Sincerely,
Dr. Joan M. Kelly
Westport, Connecticut
Saint Joseph College, Class of 1971

December 8, 2013

I graduated from SJC in 1969. Yes, that's a long time ago but I still remember Mrs. Kurth fondly.She taught me that I didn't have to be a "star" to enjoy a sport. She introduced us to many sports preparing us to be active adults by exposing us to many different activities so might find one that would "stick". There probably aren't a lot of people whose memories of college P.E. are happy and grateful. That's because they didn't have Mrs. Kurth! My condolences to the family. Ginny McKinnon Ouellette

December 7, 2013

Dear Carolyn and Dale. So sorry for your loss but what a life to celebrate. We have such fond memories of both parents and all the good times in Rhode Island as well as Trinity get togethers.With love, Robie and Lee Shults

Estelle & Louis Misto

December 7, 2013

Dear Caroline and Dale,
I have so many fond memories of Ginny from Tennis on Wednesday to gatherings at different homes, to our trips to Vermont to stay at Olga Goff's lovely home. She was the life of the party and made us laugh and laugh. You have my deepest sympathy. She loved you both so much as well as her grandchildren. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Let us know when the memorial service will be held.

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