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Kathleen Lento Obituary
of Littleton; 65
LITTLETON -- Kathleen (Hayes) Lento, 65, of Littleton died on December 9, 2015 at Emerson Hospital in Concord. She was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on April 20, 1950 daughter of Bernice (Schoepp) Hayes and the late Thomas Hayes. Kathy was raised in Madison, Wisconsin and Kalamazoo, Michigan, where she attended Aquinas College and graduated from Western Michigan University with a BA. After teaching in Michigan for several years, Kathy moved to Massachusetts where she received her Masters degree in Social Work from Boston University. Kathy continued to pursue her passion for helping others as a social worker by serving the needs of others throughout the greater Boston area.
Kathy was married on October 12, 1985 and has called Littleton her home since 1994. She attended St. Anne's Church in Littleton, where she was a member of the Choir. In her spare time she loved traveling, reading and spending time at the family cottage in Jonesport, Maine.
Kathy is survived by her mother Bernice Hayes of Green Bay, WI; her husband Peter Lento of Littleton, 2 children Patrick Lento of Roslindale, and Mary Lento of Littleton. She is also survived by her siblings, Pat Hayes of Verona, NJ; John Hayes of Green Bay, WI; Tim Hayes of Wyoming, MI; Mary Kochalko of Encinitas, CA; and Maureen Nevit of Austin, TX.
LENTO -- Visiting Hours will be held at the Badger Funeral Home, 347 King St., Littleton on Sunday December 13th from 4pm to 7pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Anne's Church, 75 King Street, Littleton on December 14th at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Kathy's name to the Sarcoma Foundation of America. Please see www.badgerfuneral.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kathleen Lento
Mary Alyce Lach
December 4, 2023
Kathleen was kind and generous. I enjoyed her company and her richness of life. I remember her with great fondness.
Nancy
December 7, 2021
Saw a woman the other day who looked just like you. My heart said Thank you for the visit.
Nancy Sawyer
December 5, 2019
Everytime I drive through Littleton, I think of Kathy.
December 5, 2019
Kathy is missed and thought of every day.
Mary Alyce Lach
December 4, 2019
Kathleen remains in my heart of memories. She was a wonderful friend and woman of faith and love. Everyone who knew her was graced by her kindness.
Mary AlyceLach, SSND
December 23, 2015
Peter we are so sorry for your loss. Mark and Susan Lilley
Jenny & Paul Cook
December 21, 2015
We just learned of Kathy's passing and are deeply saddened. We have wonderful memories with the family during our BSA time together and as the kids grew up. Kathy is a special person whose compassion and love showed in all that she did. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Peter, Patrick, and Mary and the extended family. We send our love.
M R
December 21, 2015
I am deeply sorry for the loss of your love one. May loving words comfort your family at this time of sorrow. Isaiah 57:15 and Luke 17:8.
Jim Burns
December 18, 2015
I just learned of Kathy's passing and I just wanted to express my deepest condolences to the Lento family. Kathy was a real pleasure to collaborate with. She had a great ear to listen to you and an equally wonderful way of telling you when she would think you were wrong. She will be greatly missed by a lot of people.
Joe Wronski
December 14, 2015
Kathy was one of the first people I became friendly with at CHL. We talked books and life and snacks. She is going to be missed everyday
Cathy Santiago
December 13, 2015
Kathy you taught so many if us in so many different ways. You made a difference and touched so many lives. For that I will forever be greatful!! To your family you all were her pride and joy may God give you peace and comfort. Rest in peace.
Brett Potter
December 13, 2015
Our deepest condolences to you and your family
Lynn Cormier-Sayarath
December 13, 2015
Kathy was my first supervisor at Lipton after Graduate School. She was an inspiration to me as a beginning social worker. I spent many hours of supervision with Kathy learning the intricacies of being a great social worker and the importance of compassion. I will never ever forget one piece of advice she gave me which I remember everyday I practice - the foundation of social work is in the relationships we form with our clients. It was through the relationship I formed with her that she will live on in my work forever. I am so sorry for your loss, she was truly a remarkable woman and I am lucky to have known her.
Nancy Irvine
December 12, 2015
Peter- I am so sad to hear the news of your wife Kathy passing. From the messages I have read on here it sounds like you have been a very lucky man to have been married to such a special lady for all these years. You are in my heart and I will be praying for you to find some peace through this must difficult time. God's Blessings to you and your kids Pete. Much love, Nancy Irvine
Maggie Early
December 12, 2015
Kathy, You were a mentor to everyone who was blessed to have known you. God speed! You'll be missed....Maggie Early
Wendy
December 12, 2015
You have left a void nobody will ever be able to fill. I will be forever grateful for our time together, your compassion, your patience, your ability to see the best in everyone and most of all, thank you for making me a better person.
Much love KL
Susanne Harrington
December 12, 2015
I met Kathy in the late 1990s when I first moved to Littleton and joined a wonderful book group. Kathy was always warm and inviting and full of such wisdom! I learned something special each time I talked to Kathy. Her vibrant spirit and gentle strength are an inspiration to me. God bless you, Peter, Mary and Patrick during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Kathy's friendship was a gift to all who knew her and she will be so greatly missed.
Nancy Sawyer
December 11, 2015
My heart is breaking for all of you. Kathy was not only a co-worker, but a friend. We shared many laughs together. The entire community will miss her smile, her spirit and her love of life.
Beth Morgan
December 11, 2015
Pat & Mary- I'm sorry to hear about your mom. My mom died when I was 22 & it was very sad, & still is at certain times. I'm sure you have a lot of great memories of her and you have each other. Ms. Morgan
Jade Wilson
December 11, 2015
My condolences to Mrs. Lento's family. She was a wonderful woman. And a great teacher
December 11, 2015
To my beautiful and wonderful daughter . You shall live in my heart forever. !,! Mom
Mary Alyce
December 11, 2015
My condolences to Peter, Patrick and Mary. The loss of Kathleen is huge. Kathy was a great wife, mother, daughter and friend. I admire her dedication to the people she served through ministry as a social worker. I have been honored to know Kathleen for a very long time. It has been a delight. I offer especially my sympathy to her beloved Mother, Bernice and her brothers and sisters. I place Kathleen in God's embrace. Mary Alyce Lach, SSND
Courtney
December 11, 2015
A hole is left in your place and in our hearts, you are so missed.
December 11, 2015
Words cannot say how much Kathy is going to be missed. We all loved her.
All my Prays and Love go out to all the family.
Jean @ Lipton CHL
Tim
December 10, 2015
Kathy, I will forever miss you.
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