JACOBSON, Katharine "Kay"Costello
Katharine "Kay" Costello Jacobson, 67, of East Hampton, died peacefully Saturday June 2 at Middlesex Hospital with her family by her side. Her beloved husband Frederick Jacobson cared for her in her final days. Born May 2, 1945 in Middletown she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Pauline (Maury) Costello. Kay was raised in Ivoryton and Chester before moving to East Hampton 43 years ago. Katharine Costello She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in East Hampton. Katharine was employed for 17 years and retired from Northeast Utilities Connecticut Atomic Power Plant, and was later employed with Middlesex Hospital Home Care Department for seven years. She enjoyed caring for Hospice patients and support for their families. Besides her husband, she leaves her daughter Traci Jacobson Willette and her husband Gerald of Portland; a brother William Costello of Cromwell; a sister-in-law Ruth Hollings of Newington; her aunt Evelyn Bangs of Deep River; and her two adoring grandchildren Justin and Vanessa Willette.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday June 6 at 11 a.m. in the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in East Hampton. Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery. Friends may call at the Spencer Funeral Home 112 Main St. East Hampton on Tuesday evening from 5-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church P.O. Box 31 east Hampton, CT 06424 or to the
825 Brook St. I-91 Tech Center Rocky Hill, CT 06067. To leave online condolences please visit www. spencerfuneralhomeinc.com.
Published in The Hartford Courant on June 4, 2012
