Kathlyn Hartman "Kathy" Magram

Kathlyn Hartman Magram died at home on Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, after a courageous and stoic battle with cancer.
Kathlyn was known as Kathy and after her grandchildren were born she became "Ma" to everyone in the family.
She was born on March 6, 1930, the daughter of the late Ann and Emil Hartman and sister of the late Edwin Hartman and sister-in-law of the late Helen Hartman. She grew up in Larchmont, N.Y., and graduated cum laude from Vassar College. She later went on to train as a fashion design artist at Fashion Academy in New York City, the school founded by her parents. She lived in Middletown for many years before moving to Glastonbury.
Kathy leaves four daughters and their husbands; Molly and Jeffrey Schpero of Orange; Amy Magram and Scott Dorris of Glastonbury; Linda Magram and Michael Watson and Tracy Magram and Paul Romano of Arlington, Mass. She also leaves eight beloved grandchildren, Gil and Jake Schpero; Alana, Cara, and Liam Dorris; Callum and Neila Watson; and Bridget Crespo. Kathy also leaves her adoring companion of 33 years, William Crosson of Coventry. In addition, her devoted brother, Jerard K. Hartman and his wife Dorothy, and many loving nieces and nephews and their families will miss Kathy. Kathy leaves cherished friends in Middletown and college friends throughout the country.
Family and friends have depended on Kathy's natural warmth, ability to listen, and wisdom in providing just the right advice for any problem. She had unerring good sense that didn't fail to benefit those around her. She was quietly brave in her fight with cancer, and the doctors and nurses who treated her commented on "her inner strength and outer poise."
Kathy has lived her life with intelligence, sensitivity, wit, beauty, and elegance. She continues to inspire us and help us as we try to channel her kindness, generosity, and grace. One thing we know we can never keep up with is her voracious reading habit, from travel memoirs and mysteries to works of great literature, all of which kept her spirit and mind well nourished. She shared a life-long interest in style and fashion with her granddaughters. Whether it was a trip to the grocery store, watching her favorite television show, "Seinfeld," or a long wait in a doctor's office, spending time with Kathy was special and fun.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Kathy's memory may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445 or online at www.danafarber.org. A memorial ceremony celebrating Kathy's life will be held at a later date.
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