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Kathleen Briar Obituary

NEW CHESTER Kathleen A. (Gray) Briar, 46, died Thursday, July 16, 2009, at the Gettysburg Hospital. She was the wife of Richard L. Briar. She was born March 11, 1963, in Baltimore, Md., the daughter of Norris C. and Helen M. (Kubin) Gray of Baltimore. She was a member of the American Legion Post #120, Taneytown, Md. In addition to her husband and parents, Kathleen is survived by a daughter, Shayna K. Baldwin and her husband, Chris of Essex, Md.; a stepson, Kevin W. Briar, and a stepdaughter, Ashley N. Briar, both of Fayetteville; a stepdaughter, Samantha L. Briar of Hermitage, Tenn.; a granddaughter, Madison F. Baldwin, and a grandson, Christopher M. Baldwin, Jr. both of Essex, Md.; a stepgrandson, Alexander Briar of Fayetteville; two sisters, Karen M. Tinker and her husband, Kenneth of Baltimore, Md., and Kimberly T. Barcikowski and her husband, Chris of Salisbury, Md.; two nephews, Eric P. Kuklinski of Baltimore and Christopher M. Barcikowski of Salisbury; and a niece, Amanda C. Barcikowski of Salisbury. She was predeceased by her first husband, Louis R. Tolerico. Viewings will be held Monday, July 20, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Feiser Funeral Home, Inc., 302 Lincolnway West, New Oxford, and on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Connelly Funeral Home of Dundalk, 7110 Sollers Point Road, Dundalk, Md. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home to help defray costs. Memories may be shared at www.feiserfuneralhome.com

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Published by Evening Sun from Jul. 18 to Jul. 20, 2009.

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Leah Ruszala

July 28, 2009

" The Lord himself will come down from heaven. We will hear a loud command. We will hear the voice of the leader of the angels. We will hear a blast from God's trumpet. MANY WHO BELIEVE IN CHRIST WILL HAVE DIED ALREADY. THEY WILL RISE FIRST. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them. We will be taken up in the clouds. We will meet the Lord in the air. And we will be with him forever.

So cheer each other up with these words of comfort."
1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

Aunt Kathy - I love you!!
Shayna, I love you and you are so strong! Rick, my heart goes out to you. Grandpop Bud, Grandmom Helen, Aunt Karen, Uncle Ken, Aunt Kim, Uncle Chris, all the kids... you're in my prayers, and let's never stop praying for Aunt Kathy!

Mary Bradley

July 21, 2009

Bud & Helen,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Judi Baldwin-Whittaker

July 21, 2009

My heart goes out to the family. I will always remember the genuine smile and how her eyes would light up whenever Madison was around her. Shayna, please keep your Mom's memory close at heart, she will always be with you in spirit. You will always have the memories.The family is in my prayers.

July 21, 2009

Our Deepest Sympathy to the Family.
Joe & Ann Barcikowski

Allyson Green

July 21, 2009

kat, you will truly be missed by so many people!!

Clyde Dunn

July 21, 2009

My condolences to the family. You are all in my prayers

Andrea Anderson

July 20, 2009

To Shayna and all of the Family,
I am shocked and saddened to hear of Kat's passing. She was such a dear friend to me in the years that we worked together, and such a sweet, kind, gentle soul. May she finally rest in peace. I love you and will miss you.

Felicia Tolerico

July 20, 2009

To Shayna, her family and the Gray's: Words can not express how sorry I am for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Kathy will be deeply missed. There will always be a place in my heart for her.

Linda Burns

July 20, 2009

Kat, you will always be remembered by me as "blondie". Shawn and I will never forget your bubbly personality, or your Halloween costumes! I will always remember when you brought Maddy to the cabin and she touched the grass for the first time. Such special memories for me. I will cherish them forever. I love you and miss your genuine hugs!!!

Terry Barcikowski

July 19, 2009

My condolences goes out to your families during this difficult time. Keeping your family in my prayers.

Mike&Debbie Barcikowski

July 19, 2009

We are truely sorry for the Briar/Gray Family. To Shayna- Your mom is now your's and Madison's Constant Beautiful Angel, may you be comforted in knowing that she will always be with you. To Kim-We Love You and are thinking of you, may Peace surround you and your family. To Mr. Bud and Ms. Helen- Both of you are in our prayers during this most difficult time. Take Care. Love, Mike, Debbie, Caden, Brent, and Alina Barcikowski

July 19, 2009

To Rick and Kat's Family,
Although we haven't seen you guys in a few years we just wanted to express our deepest sympathies to you all! Kat was a fun gal to work with and touched our lives in many ways. We got to know her & her family a good bit & know how caring they all were together. We got to celebrate the big wedding with them as well. Even though it's only been a few yrs I hope they were filled with lots of happiness! Our best to the family!
Love Calley, Bonnie, Tab, & Jessica of SmartStyles

Matt and Maria Ruszala

July 19, 2009

Our love and prayers go out to Kathy's family and friends, especially Shayna, Rick, Helen and Bud. God will give us the strength we need. Kathy, rest in peace. You were loved and will never be forgotten.

Shayna Baldwin

July 18, 2009

I just want to say I still can't and don't want to believe this had happened to my mom. I will always remember the wonderful times we had together. I loved going to concert's together, nascar race in dover. I am very happy you were able to see me get married, to the most wonderful man in the world. Most of all I am glad you were able to see the birth of my daughter madison and spend the time you did have with her. I will miss you very much. I will love you always and forever Mom!

Shayna Baldwin

July 18, 2009

I just want to say I love you very much! I will miss having you in my life. I will always remember the wonderful times we had together! I am very Happy you were there for Madison's birth, wedding everything! I love you always and forever Mom! I will never forget you!

Chris Baldwin

July 18, 2009

Even though you're gone, you'll never be forgotten! I promise you that I'll take good care of our Shayna forever-You have a special place in all of our hearts & minds. We Love You Very Much!

Ken Tinker

July 18, 2009

A free spirit to the end.
May your spirit soar free forever more.

Chris Barcikowski

July 18, 2009

you will be missed.

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