HOTCHKISS, KATHLEEN E. Kathleen E. Hotchkiss (Riley), 86, passed away October 12, 2013 peacefully at home with her son Gray and daughter-in-law Jenny by her side. Born December 1, 1926, the daughter of Ted and Emma (Ecker) Riley in Yalesville, CT. In 1948 she married Charles G. Hotchkiss, Jr. (Potch) and were married for 60 years. They resided in North Haven where she raised her children and then went on to work for the family business Hotchkiss Express Trucking. Kathleen loved to cook and was an avid reader. For over 25 years she and Potch enjoyed their winters at their place in St. Croix. Kathleen is survived by a daughter Lauren (Cindy) Roncetti and husband Peter, a son Robert Graham (Gray) Hotchkiss and wife Jenny of Old Lyme, grandchildren, Katie, Benjamin, Maighan Martin and husband Matthew, great grandchildren Noah Matthew, Grace Leigh, Caleb Ryan and Carter Charles Graham Martin. Her sister Terry Nalewajk and husband Stan of Guilford and sister-in-law Barbara Riley. Kathleen was predeceased by her parents, her husband Charles G. Hotchkiss and her brother Robert Riley. Gray & Jenny would like to thank and express their gratitude to Dr. Robert Lebson and Karen Walsh for their compassion, kindness and wonderful care for mom. It was above and beyond and will never be forgotten. Private funeral services have been entrusted to the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. www.northhavenfuneral.com
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