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for Kathleen Wellman
Edward Kerian
June 18, 2021
I accidently bumped into this special person many years ago in Las Vegas as I was a bit clumsy walking into a hotel lobby bar. Struck up a conversation with your mom, and she was such a nice person, to the degree of such kindness and graciousness that I never forgot her. I had no idea who she was. She never said. We spoke about the tennis player Andre Agassi a bit who was in the news at the time, and she sounded like she followed tennis, but she didn't say anything about being an accomplished player. She wrote a small note to me on a cocktail napkin that were words of encouragement and signed her name. She did this, I suppose, because I was a bit bummed about losing some money and this was Vegas, lol, but I didn't say much about any of that. I guess she must have sensed it. Years later I still had that piece of paper, and I pieced it together who she was, by accident after reading something about her father. Today, for some reason, I googled her name. There was only one other time I googled her name and was relieved to see she was still alive. But this second time I did so today, it really hit me in the gut to read she had passed away in 2019. It's always the people who have the most to be proud of that don't brag about it. That was Kitty. My deepest sympathy to her four daughters. She lives in you though, because you four girls are the shining light that helped her be who she was and who you are. So, I am also complimenting you four when I say, "she was such a nice lady." I wish you all the very best.
Edward Kerian
June 18, 2021
I accidently bumped into this special person many years ago in Las Vegas as I was a bit clumsy walking into a hotel lobby bar. Struck up a conversation with your mom, and she was such a nice person, to the degree of such kindness and graciousness that I never forgot her. I had no idea who she was. She never said. We spoke about the tennis player Andre Agassi a bit who was in the news at the time, and she sounded like she followed tennis, but she didn't say anything about being an accomplished player. She wrote a small note to me on a cocktail napkin that were words of encouragement and signed her name. She did this, I suppose, because I was a bit bummed about losing some money and this was Vegas, lol, but I didn't say much about any of that. I guess she must have sensed it. Years later I still had that piece of paper, and I pieced it together who she was, by accident after reading something about her father. Today, for some reason, I googled her name. There was only one other time I googled her name and was relieved to see she was still alive. But this second time I did so today, it really hit me in the gut to read she had passed away in 2019. It's always the people who have the most to be proud of that don't brag about it. That was Kitty. My deepest sympathy to her four daughters. She lives in you though, because you four girls are the shining light that helped her be who she was and who you are. So, I am also complimenting you four when I say, "she was such a nice lady." I wish you all the very best.
Edward Kerian
June 18, 2021
I accidently bumped into this special person many years ago in Las Vegas as I was a bit clumsy walking into a hotel lobby bar. Struck up a conversation with your mom, and she was such a nice person, to the degree of such kindness and graciousness that I never forgot her. I had no idea who she was. She never said. We spoke about the tennis player Andre Agassi a bit who was in the news at the time, and she sounded like she followed tennis, but she didn't say anything about being an accomplished player. She wrote a small note to me on a cocktail napkin that were words of encouragement and signed her name. She did this, I suppose, because I was a bit bummed about losing some money and this was Vegas, lol, but I didn't say much about any of that. I guess she must have sensed it. Years later I still had that piece of paper, and I pieced it together who she was, by accident after reading something about her father. Today, for some reason, I googled her name. There was only one other time I googled her name and was relieved to see she was still alive. But this second time I did so today, it really hit me in the gut to read she had passed away in 2019. It's always the people who have the most to be proud of that don't brag about it. That was Kitty. My deepest sympathy to her four daughters. She lives in you though, because you four girls are the shining light that helped her be who she was and who you are. So, I am also complimenting you four when I say, "she was such a nice lady." I wish you all the very best.
Elizabeth Wellman Bullock
May 26, 2019
Dear west coast Wellman clan,
I'm very sorry for the loss of one great lady. I recall Kitty visiting us in RI when I was perhaps 10 years old. There was a light rain when she took me outside to gleefully dance on the lawn in our underwear!
She was as lively and exciting as her parents and I can't miss that Wellman resemblance to my mother Marjorie Wellman.
Warmest wishes and condolences,
Beth
Richard Riis
February 23, 2019
This is a very nice narrative of your Mother's life Kellie. My condolences to you and your sisters.
Andrea Kachuck
February 23, 2019
Dear Cissy,
Wow - what an amazing woman. I am very sorry for your loss and heartfelt condolences.
Clover Roy
February 22, 2019
Kitty was a force of nature, and perhaps the brightest jewel in the Wellman crown. There's not a time when I think of her that I don't find myself smiling. Love to all who will be missing her.
Arkady Gralnik
February 22, 2019
My deepest condolences Jolie. I met your mom once and she had a very welcoming spirit to her. Im very sorry for your loss.
February 21, 2019
Dearest Patti,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know Kitty was very very special to you!!!
I'm hugging you pal!
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