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Katherine "Kit" Shakespeare
1956 - 2016
BORN
1956
DIED
2016
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Katherine Shakespeare Obituary
• Jericho
Katherine "Kit" Shakespeare died Saturday, March 5, 2016, in her loving home of 18 years with Joanna Carpenter and Dawn LaCross by her side.
Kit was born in Burlington, on March 26th, 1956, the daughter of the late George and Evelyn Shakespeare. Kit was predeceased by her sister, Jennifer in 1992.
Kit is survived by her brother, William and his wife, Tina, of Marlboro, VT and her loving care givers, Joanna Carpenter and Dawn LaCross and their extended families.
Our gratitude to Diane Morris, Dan Smith and The Howard Center for their support of Kit over the years.
Special thanks to Dr. William Hopkins, Dr. Zail Berry and the VNA Hospice for their constant care during Kit's decline. Anne Devino for her years of dedication and commitment to Kit, and to Michelle Allen and Nancy McNamara for their kindness and support as well.
Kit taught unconditional love to all who knew her. She loved the sunshine and warm weather. She was our ray of sun.
There will be a celebration of Kits Life at Mount Mansfield Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 195 Vermont Route 15, Jericho, VT on Sunday March 13th from 2 - 4 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Kit's name to: Special Olympics VT, 16 Gregory Dr - Suite 2, So Burlington, VT 05403.
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6 Entries
Judy Rosovsky
March 19, 2016
Hi Dawn and Joanne, I'm so sorry for your loss. I only met Kit the one time but it was so clear how much you loved her and how happy she was in your care.
Judy R. (Lori's neighbor)
Paula LaCross
March 10, 2016
Kit was a ray of sunshine and I am so very blessed to have known her. May the memories of her sweetness comfort both of you, Dawn & Joanna.
xoxoxo
Paula
Ben Gallagher
March 10, 2016
Enjoy the eternal sun, Kit! I am lucky to have known you.
Bob Carpenter
March 10, 2016
What a sweet and beautiful obituary for a sweet an beautiful soul......and from one Shakespeare to another....Goodbye dear Kit "parting is such sweet sorrow"....Hugs to Jo and Dawn.......love Bob & Missy
Diane Morris
March 10, 2016
A beautiful soul has moved on... Grateful to have known her and those she brought into my life.
March 10, 2016
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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