Katherine Angela Farrow

Katherine Farrow, 83, of Shelburne Vermont was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away peacefully on May 8, 2023 at the Arbors at Shelburne.
Kathy's passions were teaching music, playing piano, taking care of her family, folk dancing, hiking, advocating for prisoner's rights, and embracing natural healing. She loved spending time outdoors and appreciated the simple treasures of nature like a trillium in bloom, the blazing colors of autumn, and camping by a lake in summer.
Kathy was born on August 8, 1939 in Schenectady New York. She graduated from Nott Terrace High School and then attended the University of Vermont where she majored in French and belonged to Alpha Delta Pi sorority. She met her husband of 61 years, Cedric, at UVM. They married in 1961 and moved to Shelburne, Vermont with their three children, Kim, Lori, and Eric, in 1972. They lived together in the house they designed and built for 51 years.
Kathy was a born teacher and nurturer. Early in her career she taught third grade in Monroe, Connecticut. She later co-founded the Essex Community Kindergarten in Essex Vermont where she led many creative activities for kindergarteners. After moving to Shelburne, she began giving piano lessons in her home. She loved her students and embraced each one's individuality. She was accredited by the Vermont Music Teachers Association and the Music Teachers National Association. She belonged to Greenfield Piano Associates of South Burlington, Vermont.
With her husband, she was an active member of the St. Andrews Society and UVM folk dance group. She advocated for inmates' rights and started a newsletter called "Prison Views" to allow inmates to relate their experiences. She advocated for the humane treatment of inmates as well as against capital punishment. She founded the Shelburne Summer Center as a place for local children to participate in arts and sports activities and learn new skills during the summer break.
Kathy was a loving wife and mother. She is predeceased by her mother, Mary Famiano, and her father, Charles Famiano. She leaves behind her husband, Cedric Farrow, her children: Kimberly Wach (Raymond), Lori Anderson, and Eric Farrow. Her grandchildren are Brittany Wach Cronin (Joe), Jillian Wach, Hunter Anderson, and Lillian Farrow. Her step-grandchildren are Hilary Anderson and Larissa Anderson. She leaves one great-grandchild, Avery Cronin. She is survived by her sister, Marilyn Cesare and her nephews Frank Cesare (Valerie) and Paul Cesare (Barbara).
To honor Kathy's wishes, a graveside ceremony will be held at the Peacham Cemetery, Academy Hill, Peacham, Vermont on Sunday May 21st at 12pm. If you would like to share a memory of Kathy but are unable to attend, please email your memory to Kim at kfarrow62@gmail.com and it will be shared at a gathering after the service.
In lieu of flowers please consider gifts to the Alzheimer's Association, Vermont Chapter, 75 Talcott Rd, Suite 40, Williston, VT 05495 (alz.org) or Rutland Dismas House, PO Box 1816, Rutland, VT 05702 Vermont (dismasofvt.org).