Kathleen Brede

Kathleen (Foster) Brede, of Portland, beloved wife of George Brede, died Thursday, November 14th at Middlesex Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Kathleen was born on April 28, 1931 in Middletown, daughter of the late Clyde W. and Margaret (Walsh) Foster. Prior to her retirement, Kathleen was employed as a medical transcriptionist at Elmcrest Healthcare. She was a communicant of St. Mary Church in Portland and a member of the Ladies Guild. Beside her husband, Kathleen is survived by a loving son David F. Brede and his wife Annie of Cromwell and a devoted daughter Colleen Brede of Portland, two dear grandchildren, David F. Brede, Jr. and his wife Emily of Middletown, Michael B. Brede of Alaska, and an Aunt, Lillian Corvo of Cromwell. She was predeceased by a sister Margaret Caruso. She was also survived by her doctor and friend, Peter Pace, his nurse Kathie at Middlesex Hospital Critical Care Unit, Diane at his office and her hairdresser, Debby Ciccaglione. If you were lucky enough to be touched by Kathleen’s love, then you know what a truly incredible lady she was. A Funeral Liturgy will be held Tuesday, November 19th at 10 a.m. at Saint Mary Church, Portland. Burial will be held at Saint Mary Cemetery. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to St. Mary Church, 51 Freestone Ave, Portland, CT 06480 or the Portland Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 71, Portland, CT 06480. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com