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Catherine Lamphere Obituary

Catherine A. Lamphere November 29, 1929-September 30, 2009 UNCASVILLE - Catherine A. (Strickland) Lamphere, 79, passed away suddenly at the W.W. Backus Hospital in Norwich on Wednesday, September 30, 2009. She was born in New London on November 29, 1929; one of ten children of the late James and Lillian (Tantaquidgeon) Strickland. Kate was a life long resident of Uncasville and an active and respected member of the Mohegan Tribe; she was a Nonner and former Tribal Council member. Kate graduated from NFA in 1948 and married Charles Lamphere on August 26, 1950 at the former Uncasville Methodist Church ; he survives her. She enjoyed doing crafts with her fellow residents of Fort Hill, was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren's #1 fan at all their sporting events and a member of the Mohegan Congregational Church. Kate is survived by her husband of 59 years, Charles Lamphere of Uncasville; her daughters Dori Montgomery and her husband Robert and Betty Terni and her husband Vincent all of Uncasville; six grandchildren, Heather Montgomery, Vincent Terni, III, Charles Terni, Amy Montgomery, Jeremy Terni and Nicole Terni; nine great-grandchildren, Stephanie, Steven and Shaun Jones, Emma Farrar, Charles Terni, Jr., Faith and Cole Terni, Zoei Farrar and Kayla Terni. She was predeceased by four brothers and five sisters. A 10am graveside memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at Fort Shantok Cemetery . In lieu of flowers donationsn in Kate's name may be made to Family of SMA, P.O. Box 196 Libertyville. IL 60048. The Church and Allen Funeral Home has been entrusted with Kate's care.

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Published by Norwich Bulletin on Oct. 3, 2009.

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Bonnie Vars Giese

October 11, 2009

To the whole Lamphere family, especially Booty & Dori, my love & prayers will be with you. I just buried my Dad in FL & then had his memorial service up here Oct 1st, so just getting around to checking online again myself.... I share the grief you are feeling right now....cherish your memories & spend every possible moment with your Dad.
Love & hugs,
Bonnie (Vars) & Craig Giese

Charmel & Ernie Gilbert

October 8, 2009

To the Lamphere Family,
My husband (Ernie Gilbert "Puddy Gilmans son") and I want to say how sorry we are about "Auntie Katies" passing. But we know she is in good hands and will be well taken care of.

Cheryl Martin

October 7, 2009

To the Lamphere family: I am sorry about the lost of your mother. She was a wonderful woman. I will always remember the times that we all shared when my son was playing baseball on Montville Hardware. The Terni's and Montgomery's will always be part of my family. May God bless and keep you all.
P.S. I am Andre's mom

Donna & Steve Haney

October 6, 2009

Dear Booty and Dori,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family. May you find comfort in the memories, family and friends in this time of sorrow. I will miss working with Kate on her necklaces and earrings.

Ottavia Holmes

October 6, 2009

To the Entire Lamphere & Terni Family,

I am deeply sorry for your lost. May God keep close as you go through this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,
Cheryl Martin, Andre Davenport and Ottavia Holmes

Derek & Bonnie Wainwright

October 5, 2009

To the entire Lamphere family,

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. May the love of friends and family carry you through this difficult time. Kate will be missed immensely.

Richard Adams

October 5, 2009

Catherine was one of those rare individuals who made the world a better place in which to live. Although many folks advise us to speak of others only in positive terms, Kate walked the walk. Her infectious smiles brightened the lives of all of us who knew her.

My thoughts and sympathy go out to Charlie, Dori, Bootie, and Kate's entire loving family.

rosetta jones, town councilor

October 3, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Henry J Brouillard

October 3, 2009

From our childhood I held you as dearest friends, and now, so many years gone bye, I look to The Promise that we may meet again.

Lori Reynolds Family

October 3, 2009

Dearest Charlie, Dori and the rest of the Lamphere Family,

This is truly a sad time for the entire Mohegan family. I am heartbroken to hear of the passing Of Kate. She was such a wonderful woman, and I always enjoyed being on the elder trips with My mom and giving your mom a helping hand. I always looked forward to seeing her and getting my "Kate" hug. May all the memories that you hold dear help guide you through this difficult time. You our in our thoughts and prayers.

Joan Gessner

October 3, 2009

Katie will always be remembered as a pleasant neighbor of the Fort Hill Community. She loved doing crafts and being social with her fellow tribal members. My deepest condolences are extended to her children and all her family .

awn Penman

October 3, 2009

Sorry for your loss~ please know that you are all in our thoughts.
The Penman Family

October 3, 2009

DORI & BOOTIE, So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother, she was very special to everyone. Your all in our thoughts and prayers. STEVE & LINDA CORRAO

Rimmy Speedwell

October 3, 2009

Amy-I am sorry for your loss-take care and God bless you and your family .

carol allen

October 3, 2009

To each one as you grieve over the loss from this earth of your Wife, Mom, and Grandma.
I was one of the many people Kate (ie) was a good friend to over many years. I will miss knowing is here. I remember so many good times with your family and in the last years visits at their apartment with her and your Dad.

Amy Montgomery

October 2, 2009

We all miss you so much Mama!

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