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Joanne Beck (Gilreath)
October 5, 2017
After trying to locate a cousin of ours Joan Gilreath Dempsey,I came across this article. My heart goes out to this beautiful family.
Frances Silveira
August 10, 2017
So sad thinking about Kathy's passing. My heart breaks for her amazing family and friends who love her so much and made her life so special, as Kathy did for them. I have fond memories of going dancing with Kathy at The 9 where she always literally dressed to the nines. Rest in peace, beautiful angel.
Kenneth Wenckus
August 9, 2017
Kathy, you are in our thoughts and prayers....Rest in Peace.
Margaret Forbes
August 9, 2017
Sorr sorry to have learned about Cathys passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to her friends and family.
Maria (Lombardo) Aucoin
August 9, 2017
I graduated with Kathy in the Class of 1983, she was a very friendly, funny and all around great person. I am so sorry for all of her family and friends, such a terrible loss of such a beautiful person. I now live in Florida, and would have been there if I could have. Thoughts and prayers to everyone in this difficult time,
Sarah Nicol
August 9, 2017
Growing up in the old neighborhood, I kind of looked at Kathy as an older sister figure. She always had words to pick you up when you were down.And spent countless hours trying to teach me to dance The Hustle after school at Jean Baima's house. I have many fond memories of her. Although I have not seen much of Kathy over the years, when I did on occasion, she struck me as the same warm person I had known as a kid. Forever a positive word for everybody that crossed her path. A lovely and constant smile. When she told a joke, it didn't matter if it was good or bad, as her own laughter would make me laugh. She always made me feel special. I wish I had told her this.
Karen (and family) ..I am in complete awe of your courage and strength. I know if I opened the dictionary today in search of the definition of INSPIRATION, I would find a picture of Karen and Kathy Dempsey beside the word. My heart aches for you and the entire family at this time. You are all forever in my prayers. OXOX
Lori DeLisle
August 9, 2017
I met Kathy 25 years ago thru Brenda (Chiasson) Lichter.
She was a beam of light, full of mischief and such a beautiful Spirit.
Every time I saw her, she had a smile on her face, a funny story to tell and was always dressed in style and fashion.
She was a lady, she was a rare gem, she knew how to celebrate life. Kathy was special.
So, today although your soul is heavy, your tears are many... we should celebrate Kathy's life and the fact that we were all blessed to have had her in ours.
All good thoughts and prayers going out to Kathy's children, family and friends.
I know that you will feel her absence... but, remember to keep her in your heart and she will surround you forever.
Love and Light - Lori DeLisle
Scott Gilreath
August 8, 2017
My wife and I were very saddened to hear about the loss of Kathy. May peace and comfort find you all during this difficult time.
Charlene Donna Cloney
August 8, 2017
I sat across from Kathy in homeroom in Junior High School - I think it was Mr. McClennan's homeroom. Kathy was always so well put together! I remember her big smile too. MANY years later I saw her at a Lakeview Reunion. She talked about her illness and how all she wanted was to spend a nice Christmas with her kids. Ever the fashionista - even in illness. Kathy - you gotta be in the designer section in heaven. No other spot would do you justice.. xo xo Charlene Cloney
Johanna Blenkhorn
August 8, 2017
I would like to take this time to tell a little story if I may. I use to go down the the Lakeview Ball Field and meet Kathy and her handsome son Aidan. I put my chair besides her and asked how the game was going. She said they weren't doing to good. When Aidan was up and bat and I yelled hit that ball across the field dude. Well guess what he knocked that ball clear across the field. Kathy goes OMG you brought him some luck. Everyone time he got up to bat he hit that sucked. She started to cry and said Yogi you brought him good luck. Huged me and Kissed me and everyone was happy. Stuff like that matters to us all and it is just what a friend would do. Love you honey
Yogi
Donna Santiago - LaCava
August 8, 2017
God Bless everyone so sorry
Kathy Keegan
August 7, 2017
So sorry for your loss may god comfort you and love you in your time of great need with great love from the keegan family may she Rest In Peace
Michael Hollister
August 7, 2017
Hi. I went to Our Lady's with Kathy and later to Waltham High. Coming from a strict home Kathy looked like a rock star to me. She teased me mercilessly(in good fun) in High School and I was so infatuated with her that I loved sparring with her. (tragic geek) In 1983 she was most exciting and bold young woman I had ever met. We worked together one summer at The Chateau in our 30s and she had evolved into an elegant and beautiful super-mom. She really knew the power of transformation. She was an inteligent, hard worker and self taught. Kathy's magnetic personality and rebel spirit inspired people. The Dempsey sisters are true ladies and one of a kind. Thank you for the memories.
With love and prayers,
Michael (Murphy) Hollister
Joe Dinardi
August 7, 2017
I am so sorry to hear about Kathy's passing. I will forever remember all those great times in the neighborhood! You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace beautiful lady!
Linda and Bill Frazier
August 7, 2017
Such a tragic loss to her family and all her wonderful friends
leigh /aka bubbles miler
August 7, 2017
Kathy, I know there is not enough time for your life in writing... You were a beautiful daughter, a great Mom, that her children could ask for. Your children were your life.. Kathy you and your sister Karen had amazing love and friendship... You had many close friends with love for them that was endless. You had a heart as big as the sun.. You lit up a room when you walked in with your sprirt and smile . So many wonderful memories for all.. I was blessed to have known you.. My thoughts and prayers to the family and friends.. Also my thoughts and prayers to the Wenkus family.. Your wings are as big as the sky .. Soar Angel You will be deeply missed.. Shine on... Lord take her in your arms..Take her to the heavens God Bless. RIP
Janice Jones
August 7, 2017
My heart is broken . Your beauty , strength , and courage will never be forgotten . I remember when I first started working with you ,we were talking about Christmas and I told you that I loved "The Little Drummer Boy" but I never saw it anymore on TV. That Christmas you gave me one of my most treasure Christmas gifts ever . The Little Drummer Boy DVD , slippers with my initials in rhinestones and a bottle of wine , I new then that I had a friend for life . I am going to miss you so much my friend . Rest easy Kathy, our beautiful angel .
Karen , Amanda , Aidan , Mr & Mrs Dempsey may all your cherished memories help you through this difficult time
David Scafidi
August 7, 2017
I've known Kathy and her sister for years. I was also very good friends with Steve. She is so beautiful both inside and outside. She will be truly missed. May she rest in peace.
Robert Kendall
August 7, 2017
Very sorry to hear about her passing. Our thoughts and prayers to Kathy and her family.
Pictures of Kathy
Lorraine Jackson
August 7, 2017
Kathy, I will never forget your infectious personality,Your beautiful smile, Your great hugs. You were always such a caring friend and a generous person. You were like the sister I never wanted. LOL I love you!
~ To the Dempsey family....I am so sorry for the great loss of your mom, daughter,sister and friend. XOXO
Carl Carlson
August 7, 2017
Kathy will truly be missed,as another friend said,she touched many lives and leaves behind many broken hearts.
Adriana Scholz
August 7, 2017
I know she is gone, we all knew she will be, but still my heart aches, my eyes are rivers, endless flowing with the stream of hope, hope that she is still here, here with us, strong, oh so strong and beautiful, oh so very beautiful from the inside-out
Michelle Flanagan
August 6, 2017
Karen,
Sending lots of love and prayers. This makes me so sad. My heart is with you through this INCREDIBLY SAD TIME. ♥♥
Deborah Bolio
August 6, 2017
I did not know Kathryn, but she was a friend of my sister Flo and neighbor to a family member Vickie. My sister shared the sad story with me this am. My heart goes out to her children, sister and parents. My you find peace in the Lords Blessings.
Carolyn (Quinlan) Gargone
August 6, 2017
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Yvette Bonilla-Colon
August 6, 2017
My condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May she rest in peace.
Jeannie Anoli
August 6, 2017
Kathy, you were so beautiful, kind, strong and courageous. They say only the good die young, and you are a perfect example of that saying. God must have needed an exceptional beautiful soul up in heaven. Rest easy in paradise.
Karen, you are just as beautiful, kind, strong and courageous as Kathy. You Dempsey sisters are absolutely amazing.
You have had to endure unimaginable tragedy. My heart breaks for you, your family and all of Kathy's wonderful friends. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Christine MacDonald
August 6, 2017
❤
Donna Cianci
August 6, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of Kathy's passing. Sending thoughts and prayers to her family and friends.
Johanna Blenkhorn
August 6, 2017
Thank you for letting me be part of your family. I Love you all so very much and I am so sorry of Kathy's passing. Your the most beautiful Angel I have seen. Love you to the moon and back, Yogi
Fran Conticelli
August 6, 2017
R.I.P BEAUTIFUL ANGEL
CHERYL CORBETT
August 6, 2017
YOU WILL BE SOOOOOOOO MISSED BY OH SO MANY XOXOXOXOXOXOX
Diane Taber
August 6, 2017
Sending love to all that Kathy surrounded her life with. My sincere condolences to all ❤
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