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Kathleen Brickley Obituary

Kathleen M. Brickley VIRGINIA BEACH - Kathleen M. Brickley passed away peacefully Oct. 31, 2009, at home with her loving family at her side after a 4-year bout with cancer. She was born Oct. 17, 1953 to the late Jack and Mary Schraepfer, in Sharon Hill Pa. Left to cherish Kathleen's memory are her husband of 31 years, James; three sons, Patrick of Los Angeles, Timothy of Lawrenceville, Va., and Brian of Virginia Beach; her twin grandchildren, Bryce and Haylei and their triplet sisters, Heidi, Lily and Caitlyn, and their parents Melissa and Mark Cooley; sister, Patricia Chapman and husband Jackie; four brothers, Paul and wife Kathy, Jack and wife Mary, Tommy and wife Michelle, and Michael and wife Peggy, all of Pennsylvania; also numerous nieces and nephews. Kathleen moved to Virginia Beach in 1987 as a Navy wife, and began what became one of her loves: Boy Scouts of America. As a Den Leader in Cub Scout Pack 475, she had 12 boys and three assistant leaders. "This is fun," she would say - that all led to taking on larger roles. Over the years they included staff member of day camps, Dad and Lad camping weekends, Scout Shows, Catholic Committee Retreat-o-ree's, Beaver Days and Tiger Days at Pipisco Scout Reservation and Committee Member of Troop 375 and Troop 363. She went on many weekend camp outs and long-term summer camps with the Troops which led to being selected as a member of the Order of the Arrow. She was also a member of the training team, Kempsville Roundtable Staff and director of the Webelos Leaders training for the last eight years, Pow-Wow's University of Scouting and District Dinners, the list goes on and on. Kathleen was always there to register you. Kathleen will be deeply missed in the Scouting family. A funeral will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home, 601 N. Witchduck Road, with a reception to follow. Burial will be held in Pennsylvania at a later date. The family requests memorial donations to be made to Sentara Hospice. You may offer condolences at www.mem.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 2, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Kathleen Brickley

6 Entries

Gina Andres

November 5, 2009

Jim,
Our thoughts are with you and the boys. I always enjoyed working Roundtable with you and Kathleen. She always made everyone smile and her laugh was wonderful. Chris and I send our love and thoughts to you all.

Gina and Chris Andres

John & Elaine Questore

November 3, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Christina Gutridge

November 3, 2009

We are thinking about you all at this time, hold tight and cherish your fond memories of Kathleen/Mom, I wish I had of been able to spend more time w/her.
Take care of each other!
Bruce & Christina Gutridge
(Mark Cooley's Mom).....

Sandy Nichols

November 3, 2009

To Mrs. Kathleen's family, my condolences for your lost. Mrs. Kathleen and I work together for a very long time and I was a witness to her struggle. She's in GOD's hand now. I will truly miss her. She was my friend.

Lisa Miller

November 3, 2009

May God give you...
For every storm, a rainbow,
For every tear, a smile,
For every care, a promise,
And a blessing in each trial.
For every problem life sends,
A faithful friend to share,
For every sigh, a sweet song,
And an answer for each prayer.

Jim, Patrick, Tim and Brian- May God bless you and comfort you during these trying times and may it help to know that Kathleen was well loved and will be missed by all whose lives she touched.

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