Kathleen Kay Housefield
1950 - 2016
Kathleen Kay Housefield
1950 - 2016
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1950
DIED
2016
Kathleen Housefield Obituary
Kathleen Kay "Katie" Housefield, 65, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at the Falmouth Hospital, Falmouth, MA, with members of her family at her side.
Katie was born Kathleen Kay Farrell on July 14, 1950 in Missoula, Montana. She was raised in Laurel, Montana and Powell, Wyoming, by her parents Joseph E. "Joe" and Darlene Farrell and graduated from the Powell High School in 1968.
Katie met Glen Housefield, the love of her life, and they were married on April 26, 1987 in Bismarck, ND. Katie went on to graduate with an Associates of Applied Science from the Respiratory Therapy Program from The University of Albuquerque. Glen and Katie resided in Albuquerque until 1988. They moved to Sagamore, MA, and lived in the Housefield family home. Katie worked at Beth Israel Hospital, Children's Hospital and Brigham & Women's Hospital until her retirement in 2008.
Katie enjoyed the companionship of her Great Pyrenees dogs, Sammi and Benny. Katie was a member of the Roots and Causes group of AA and attended meetings daily with her sponsor, Margie Warren. She will be greatly missed by her dearest friends Anne Marie Spada and Ruth Lumbert.
Katie is survived by her husband, Glen Housefield; her daughter, Jolene (Keith) Ward of Gulfport, MS; her son Eric Fossen of California; granddaughter Brooke M. Fossen. She is also survived by her mother, Darlene Farrell and siblings Daniel (Dorothy) Farrell and Debra Grinaker, all of of Bismarck, ND. Nieces and nephews surviving Katie are Brian (Kerry) Bazinet, Falmouth, MA; Jacqueline (Chris) Campbell, Ames, IA; James Farrell, Glen Ullin, ND; James' children Grace, Joseph and Benjamin; and Jessica Farrell, Milwaukee, WI. Surviving cousins are Bill (Donna) Linger, Molt, MT; Jim (Terri) Linger, Billings, MT; Bill Ryan, Glen Falls, NY; Richard Ryan, Glen Falls, NY and Barbara Sweet, Queensberry, NY.
Katie was preceded in death by her grandparents, her father, Joseph Farrell; Aunt Audrey and Uncle Roy Linger; Aunt Beth and Uncle Bill Ryan and cousin Jeanne Linger.
A period of visitation will be held with Kathleen's family on Saturday, April 30, from 11:00am to 2:00pm in the Nickerson Bourne Funeral Home, 40 MacArthur Blvd, in Bourne. Interment will be private.
Arrangements under the direction of Nickerson~Bourne Funeral Home, Bourne, Massachusetts.
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Donna Harrison
May 6, 2016
I loved her shortly after meeting her. She had a great outlook and sense of humor She will be missed.
Linda Zaccagnini
May 3, 2016
Glen, So saddened to hear of Katie's passing. May your wonderful memories bring you peace. Big hugs!
Linda & Scott
Kim Lane
May 1, 2016
Katie was a beautiful spirit-patient, kind, tolerant and loving. The world is a better place because she was in it and left her footprint on our soul. Goddess bless, Katie!!!!!
Kim Van Etten
April 30, 2016
I am so saddened to hear of Katie's passing. She was a beautiful woman with a great sense of humor. I will miss seeing her and hearing her message.
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George M.
April 30, 2016
Katie was a very kind and generous soul. She continues to be an inspiration to me and many others. My deepest sympathies to her family and friends. See you at the meeting in Heaven, Katie; save me a seat!
April 30, 2016
Heartfelt condolences to you,Glen. I am so sorry. May time pass gently with peace, light and love. Sheleagh
Jane Morgan
April 30, 2016
My heart aches for all of you. I am holding you all very close in prayer. May the Lord bring you peace. I will never forget Katie's "light the room smile" and her hearty laughter. What a brightness she brought to this world!
She will be missed. nurse jane
Harry & Hana Norton
April 29, 2016
A life well lived & loved. Well done.
Michael Jackson
April 29, 2016
Katie showed me many new tricks for growing premature babies in the NICU.
Katie taught my daughters and grandchildren how to roast fresh New Mexican green chile. I hold the deepest appreciation for these and many other lessons.
Lise Morrison
April 29, 2016
My sincerest sympathies, to you Glenn and the Family. I can still hear her throaty laugh in the background . How she could laugh and I also learned so much from her, she was a skilled and caring RRT. She will be so missed a wonderful person.
Lise M Morrison
Glen Housefield
April 29, 2016
My dearest heart,
I will always be with you, and you with me.
Swift travel my love.
Joy Hofstad
April 29, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Michelle Locke
April 29, 2016
I was deeply saddened to hear of katie's passing. Katie was a beautiful person who touched my life and I will treasure the time we spent together.
David B
April 29, 2016
God Speed Katie! I will
miss you and I loved our conversations of the "Wild West"!
I will miss seeing you in Pocasset
Deborah Grinaker
April 28, 2016
My wonderful big sister, I love you so much. Thank you for the great memories, both in our youth and as adults. To the love of your life, Glen: You have been and always will be a part of our family. Although we live far apart, know we are there in spirit and think of you often.
The Staff of Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home
April 28, 2016
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
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