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Kathleen Arnold Obituary
Kathleen S. "Kathy" Arnold, 78, a resident of Route 67, Walloomsac, died peacefully after a long illness on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at home surrounded by her family.
Born in Petersburg, NY on December 9, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Waters and Beatrice (Finzer/Waters) Salluzzo. Kathy received her education at St. Mary's Academy in Hoosick Falls and was a graduate of St. Mary's High School.
She first married Thomas Mabee in 1960. Kathy later married Leeward Arnold in 1968. Mr. Arnold died in 2015.
Kathy worked first a short while for NY Telephone, then as a waitress in several different establishments in the Hoosick Falls area for many years. She later was employed at Tansistor Electronics in Bennington until the time of her retirement.
She loved gardening, bird watching, soap operas and all kinds of sports. She was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox, New York Football Giants, Boston Celtics and Tiger Woods. Her greatest passion was time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Kathy's family would like to especially thank the nurses of Rensselaer County Hospice, the many other family and friends care-givers that volunteered their time selflessly to stay with Kathy, and especially Charlotte Forrest, Kathy's friend of 53 years, for her loving presence and care.
Survivors include five children,James (Anne) Mabee of Bennington, Carl (Dawn Smith) Mabee of Rutland and Sharon (Michael) O'Malley, William (Michelle) Mabee and Robert (Elizabeth Bushee) Arnold,all of Bennington; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a sister, Elizabeth Donnelly of Baldwinsville , New York; a very special cousin "Brother " William Gutermuth of South Carolina and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
At Kathy's request there will be no services held.
Should friends desire to make memorial contributions to honor Kathy and her beloved "cat friends", these may be made to Second Chance Animal Shelter through the office of the Mahar & Son Funeral Home, 628 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201.
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Charlotte Forrest
June 30, 2025
MIss you everyday my friend.
Charlotte Forrest
June 30, 2020
Kathy and I had may years of memories, laughter and tears. I miss my BFF more than anyone could ever know.;
We worked together in many places. We kept each other secrets. I will always miss her and she is always in my heart.
Gordon McLenithan
July 9, 2019
To Kathy's family:
I'm sorry to hear about your Mom. You are in my prayers. I was a classmate of Kathy's at St. Mary's.
July 7, 2019
Sharon, Carl,Jim,Butch and Robert,
I am so sorry for your loss, but we know mom is in a better place now.
She was a wonderful friend "sister" for 53 years, She will be missed.
I am here if you need me.
Love, Charlotte
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