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Kathy Ann Spinelli

1964 - 2020

Kathy Ann Spinelli obituary, 1964-2020, Bellingham, WA

BORN

1964

DIED

2020

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Westford Funeral Home & Cremation Service

1301 Broadway

Bellingham, Washington

Kathy Spinelli Obituary

Kathy Ann Spinelli, of Lynden, WA, passed away at home on Saturday, August 8, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 55, born in Bellingham, WA on September 1, 1964 to Vonnie (Peters) and Daniel Fitzgerald. She spent the best years of her life raising her family and making long lasting, stable community connections. She was strong and influential until her last days. Loved by all, she made lasting changes in the lives of people she touched. Kathy is survived by her husband Philip; her six children, Evan, Nathan (Aimee), Carmen, Anna, Lainie, and Elli Jo Spinelli; her parents; her sister Tracey (Mike) Westbury; many nieces, nephews and extended family. A private family service will be held. You may share your memories of Kathy at www.westfordfuneralhome.com

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Published by Bellingham Herald on Aug. 13, 2020.

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Gina Reiber Wolff

August 19, 2020

It was a big shock to hear about Kathy's passing from Tracey, Kathy's sister. I remember being in 4H with Kathy and showing our horses at the Lynden Fair. We all had a lot of fun! I am so sorry for Kathy's family for their loss. You all will be in my prayers.

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