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Kathleen Leddy Obituary
Born in Providence, Ms. Leddy was a parent advocate at Vanderhayden Hall for several years before retiring due to illness. She was a resident of West Sand Lake, NY for 14 years before moving to Warwick a year ago.
Besides her parents, she leaves three sons, Michael D. Dutra, Steven L. Dearborn, and Matthew A. Pacheco; three daughters, Melanie A. Dutra, Stephanie L. and Stacie M. Pacheco; two brothers, Michael A. and Steven A. Leddy; her step-mother, Mary L. Leddy and three grandchildren; several nephews and nieces.
Her funeral wil be Wednesday at 9 a.m. from the Frank P. Trainor & Sons Funeral Home, 982 Warwick Ave., Warwick. Mass of Christian Burial in Saint Peter Church, Fair St., Warwick at 10 a.m. Calling hours Tuesday 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 169 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 will be appreciated. Burial will be in Saint Ann Cemetery, Cranston.
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Diane
August 26, 2021
Happy Heavenly Birthday!
Ann Marie Sears
August 30, 2016
Joyce and family I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all
"I thank my God in all remembrance of you." Philipians 1:3
Stephanie Pacheco
January 27, 2016
Terri Petell
August 30, 2009
Kathy
I just want to say there is not a day that goes by that I do not think of you and your whole family. I miss you and all of our talks so much. You were so much fun to be around and such a great listner. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LOVE AND MISS YOU
YOUR FRIEND TERRI
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Diane Kronsberg
August 30, 2009
Dear Kathy,
Happy Birthday dear Kathy.Thinking of you every day.
Love ya always,Diane
Stephanie Pacheco
July 8, 2009
I already wrote in here, but I wanted to say thank you to everyone, for caring. And I just wanted to say again that I miss you mommy .
loving mother and daughter
April 16, 2009
April 16, 2009
My beloved daughter has gone from us. She is greatly missed. I have fond memories of her being so kind and loiving to me.We will meet again in HEAVEN..I am grateful to all who cared for her while she was dying..Love Mom....Joyce
Alexa DeSormeau
September 30, 2008
Kathy,
your daughter is my bestfriend.
you were such a great mother to her, and to everyone. i only knew you for a little while but you were always so nice and welcoming. i wish you luck in heaven, and everyone else luck here.
we love and miss you.
xoxo.
Sue Ann Maloy
September 27, 2008
Dear Matthew, Stephanie, Stacie, and Melanie, Steven, and Michael,
Your mom has been in my thoughts and prayers over the past year. And I have thought of all of you over the past weeks.
All of us at Matthew's old preschool are remembering your mom and appreciating what love and laughter and courage she brought to life.
She believed you ALL deserved to have the best mom she could be, and the best opportunities she could create for you. She would want you to take her love, her laughter, her courage and her determination, and make use of it in your own lives. Wow, was she proud of each of you! Her love for you will always continue. You will be able to feel it.
Sue Ann Maloy
Village Preschool
Stephanie Pacheco
September 25, 2008
Mom,
i miss you soo much. i know your all better and in heaven. But i want you all better here. You put everyone in front of you. EVERYONE! and i dont know why God took you now. I miss you alot I just wanted to say I'm sorry for the times i was bad and didnt listen and all that stuff. I didnt deserve a mother as great as you. But im glad i the best one anyone could ask for. Everyone knows you had such a big heart. You gave people a place to stay in the little room you had. And Steven,Michael,Melanie,Stacie,Matthew,even Marucs,and I were you number one priority. I know that your up there looking out for every single one us. But i just wish you were here looking out for us. I miss you mom and I love you. R.I.P</3
Laura Lee Lehigh
September 24, 2008
Dear Andy and Mary Lou,
I am so deeply saddened to learn of Kathy's passing. I will keep you and all her family members in my heart and in my prayers. Kathy's last days with her family were your gift to her and hers to you. May you find some comfort, in these sad days, in all the memories you shared.
Troop 517
September 18, 2008
Stephanie, your girl scout troop is thinking of you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you. Long live the bicycle!
Becki Gould (Vanderheyden Hall)
September 12, 2008
I was saddened to hear about Kathy. But then thinking of Kathy always makes me smile! She was a wonderful woman, friend, and mother. I have the privilege of knowing Stephanie, Stacie and Matthew and I miss having you all around. Group isn't the same without you guys! If you ever need anything you know you can ask me! Your Mom was always there for me and if I can help I will. I see a lot of your Mom in you three and I can see that her memory will live on in the hearts and eyes of her children.
Barbara Hamlin Struna
September 11, 2008
I think you all know what Kathy meant to me. She saved my life in this town where, quote from Mr. Leckonby to Kathy: "you ain't no resident 'til you been here for 30 yar". (I was 2 years up on her and always let her know it!) We have many, many good memories with our families together. Kathy was always there for me. When I needed advice about my job or my family, I was always amazed at her wisdom and her wit. Her quick wit especially. Oh, how she made me laugh!! I miss her every day. Every day at 11:30 I still wait for the phone to ring. Every day at 11:30, even when the phone doesn't ring, I will still talk to her. I also miss all of you. You became family to me and I thank her for that, too.
I love you all -
Barbara
Melanie Dutra
September 8, 2008
Mom,
I will never forget you as everyday of my life passes and I can't call my best friend and confidant. You were a one of a kind mother and that memory will keep you with all of us forever.
Love,
Melanie
Rosalie & Nick Johnson
September 6, 2008
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
May the peace of Christ be with you all.
Rosalie and Nick
Norma Pigeon
September 6, 2008
Dear Joyce, I am so very sorry for the loss of your daughter. I pray for you and her children that in time your grief will be softened by your loving memories. God Bless.
Deborah E. Demers/Vanderheyden
September 6, 2008
First, I must tell all of you that I'm sorry for your loss. Kathy was the kind of person that we could talk to about anything. She had a joyful spirit and was always willing to pitch in. Her attitude was positive and proactive. She touched so many lives! Whenever one of the families we served needed something Kathy was on the forefront getting things done. She moved furniture, delivered clothing, food and gave of her time as well. She never appeared rushed and always looked like she was enjoying herself. I'm proud to have been associated with Kathy. I'm a better person having known her. God Bless all of you.
Glenn Mabray (LaSalle '57)
September 4, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Stephanie Manuel
September 3, 2008
Dear Michael, Steven, Melanie, Stacie, Stephanie and Matthew -
i wanted you to know that we are thinking of you all in this sad time. Harrison and Jackson LOVED Kathy - and i personally enjoyed getting to know her and all of you like my family. Your mom worked so hard for all of you to make sure you had what you needed. I will miss her, and think of you all often. Please keep in touch - and know we love you all and hold Kathy dear in our hearts. Even though we live in North Carolina, our hearts remain in West Sand Lake..... please let me know how i can keep in touch.
With love and prayers - Stephanie, Michel, Harrison and Jackson Manuel
Maureen Hamilton
September 3, 2008
Dear Joyce and Andy,
Although I haven't seen you in many years, I always enjoyed living next door to you on Bartlett Avenue in Cranston. I have special and fond memories of Kathy playing her guitar and singing at my wedding at St. Paul's Church in June of 1978. (I have some cute pictures of her in my wedding album.) My heart and my prayers go out to you and all of the family at this sad time.
Love, Maureen (McCarthy) Hamilton
Putnam, CT
Lori, Roy, Ray, Lily and Joey Buckley
September 3, 2008
Stephanie, Stacie, Matthew, Melanie, Steven and Michael,
We can not begin to tell you how much your mother meant to us and how sorry we are. I still remember my first call to her to ask if she could babysit our son. We loved her from the start and Joey could not have been loved more. Kathy's love for those around her was truly immeasurable, unselfish and an inspiration. We miss you all and think about you when we drive by the house in West Sand Lake. I hope it helps to know that the world is a better place because of your mom, and all of us that knew her are better people because of knowing her. I guess in that way, she will always be with all of us. Kathy, we love you and feel so lucky to have had the chance to have you in our lives.
Pat and Mark Gagnon
September 3, 2008
Michael,Melanie,Steven,Stephanie, Stacie and Matt,
You and your Mom were a part of our family. We are so grateful to God that our paths crossed years ago and we were able to build many memories together. Her faith in God, her love for her family and her quiet "incredible" strength will never be forgotten.
With our love and prayers,
Patricia MacDonald
September 2, 2008
Kathy was a wonderful person who had such strength and personality. She was more than a parent advocate, she was a dear friend who will be missed so much. My deepest sympathies, thoughts, and prayers go out to her family and her children .. Stephen, Michael, Matthew, Melanie, Stephanie, and Stacie.
Catherine Wager, RN, WSLE
September 2, 2008
To Michael, Melanie, Stephen, Stephanie,Stacie and Matthew,
I was sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She loved you all with all her hart.
Liz Struna
September 2, 2008
I love you Kathy. I miss you with all of my heart. Kathy was one of my favorite people to talk to and I know I will carry her with me always. To Michael, Melanie, Stephen, Stephanie, Staci and Matthew I miss you so very much. I'm thinking of you everyday. Love always.
Ernie Barry
September 2, 2008
Remembering you and your family with special thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow. With deepest sympathy
Jo Katz
September 2, 2008
To Stephanie, Stacie & Matthew. I was so sad to hear this news. I am sorry that I cannot come tomorrow and see you in person. Please know you are in my thoughts, and in my heart. Your mother was a great lady. I hope the memory of her love will help you today and tomorrow, and for the rest of your lives.
September 2, 2008
May the compassionate heart of Our Lord Jesus be forever close to you in this time of loss and strengthen your hope.
Helen Coakley (Cranston, RI)
Cecilia Mariano
September 2, 2008
Dear Andy,
My deepest sympathy to you and to all the family. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Linda Mappes
September 2, 2008
We join with you in mourning the death of your mother, sister and daughter. Kathy's life of advocacy for troubled children and their families will be her lasting legacy.
I know good memories of her will sustain all of you during this difficult time.
Linda Mappes
Executive Director
Vanderheyden Hall
Toni Svendsen
September 2, 2008
To Kathy's Children, Even though I have not had the honors of meeting Kathy's children I know by her words how much she loved and cheerished her family. Please know that my prayers and thoughts are with you. I worked with Kathy at Vanderheyden and through the years grew very fond of her. We shared alot when it came to our family. I will miss her dearly.
Colleen Davis
September 2, 2008
Dearest Joyce and Family,
I speak as one small voice of the family at Redeeming Love, but I want to let you know how sorry we are for your deep loss, but I truly hope that you find comfort in knowing that Kathy's time of suffering is now over, and that she is rejoicing around God's throne at this very moment.
My prayers will continue to be with the family.
Jeannine Plante
September 2, 2008
May your hearts have peace in your time or sorrow.
Diane Kronsberg
September 2, 2008
Dear Michael, Melanie,Stephen, Stephanie, Stacie, and Matthew,
We're at a loss for words that would comfort you.If Kathy's bravery and joy are any consolation, then she is with you. If your memories of Mom are overflowing with the fun and laughter, accept that as a sign from God that she's present with you and has room enough in her hands to hold the hearts of 6 beautiful children forever.
Love Diane and Gary
Joan Degaitas
September 1, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to all. We remember your smile, Kathy, and the days you came into Nick's Place. We will pray for you and for your family left behind.
Nick and Joan Degaitas and Family
Maryann Wachtel
September 1, 2008
Dear Melanie, Stephen, Stephanie, Stacie, and Matthew,
We will alway remember the wonderful times we had with your mother and all of you. She was always there for us and she was the best babysitter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and always. We will miss your mother and will keep her in our prayers.
Love,
Maryann, CaiLi, and MeiLin Wachtel
Claire Cadorette
September 1, 2008
Dear Joyce and family...
My heart goes out to you at this most sorrowful time. Our good Lord will give you the strength and the peace to bring you through this. Kathy was so special and so brave. The Leddy family is very supportive of one another. This will deepen the bond. Love, Claire Cadorette
JOHN AND ELAINE MOFFAT
September 1, 2008
ANDY AND JOYCE--OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND TO ALL THE FAMILY. WE ARE A VOICE FROM THE PAST AND HAVE NEVER FORGOTTEN YOU. SO SORRY FOR YOUR TROUBLES.
Marco Sheehan
September 1, 2008
My heart goes out to your family in this time of sorrow. May God bless your family and may the love of family and friends carry you through this time of grief.....
Pat and Ed Charpentier
September 1, 2008
Dear Andy and Family, We were sorry to read about the loss of your daughter Kathy. May you all find the peace that she has found.
Michael Dutra
September 1, 2008
I miss you mommy. Thank you all for your support.
Marge Marsland
September 1, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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