Katherine Lorraine Haskell

A Tribute to a Remarkable Life
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Katherine (Kathy) Lorraine Haskell, of Weeks Mills, Maine. She departed this world on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and strength that will be cherished by all who knew her.
Kathy was born on October 9, 1954, the daughter of Ada Frances (Sullivan) Davis and was born and raised in Pittston, Maine. She married the love of her life, Gary Haskell, in 1971 and together they raised four children in Weeks Mills, ME. She had a compassionate soul and a generous heart. Throughout her life, she touched many lives with her warmth and unwavering support. She was the glue that held our family together, always putting others before herself and offering guidance with gentle wisdom. She gave her love so freely.
Her unconditional love was evident in the way she took care of her family. She was forever on the sports fields, at school events or anything her family was involved in. Her dedication to them is what drove her. Many considered her a second mom, her door was always open to anyone who needed a place to stay. Always, extremely protective of her tribe, Kathy would never back down if you hurt one of her cubs, in any way.
She was a lover of all holidays, especially Christmas. If there was an occasion to celebrate, she was onboard, always wearing colorful outfits to match the occasion. Her effervescence for life was matched by none. She always had a smile or warm hug for those that she loved.
She loved to cook, no one ever left her house hungry. While raising her children, she often fed the neighborhood. She was known for her spaghetti sauce and yeast rolls. Her love of turkey dinners was evident by her monthly service of them. St. Patrick's Day, she always made Boiled Dinner, much to her family's chagrin. Fried onions were her personal favorite though.
Kathy had a beautiful singing voice and loved to perform karaoke, every chance she got. Many accolades were given to her at each performance. Her family loved to hear her sing Where the Boys Are and Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, he was so proud when she would sing.
She is survived by her husband, Gary, her children Melissa L Haskell Klette and her husband, David, James L Haskell, Bradley L. Haskell, Tanya L. Haskell. Her grandchildren Autumn and her husband Chad Landry, Baylee Sleeper, Brooke Haskell, Cameron Ayres and his wife Ashley, Larissa Haskell, Saphira Haskell, Amaya Haskell and Brennan Haskell, great grandchildren Jameson Sleeper, Oaklyn and Atlas Ayres. Her siblings Arthur Davis, of Pittston, ME, Dixie Dolley of Chelsea, ME and Diane Werber of China, ME, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends, who loved her deeply and whose lives are richer for having known her. Her memory will live on in the stories we share, the traditions she started, and the love she gave so freely. She is predeceased by her mother, Ada Frances Davis, brothers Ronald and David Davis, and sister, Linda Lawrence.
Later in life, Kathy started her search to discover who her father was through Ancestry research and discovered her biological father was Wesley Cray Jr, who passed before she was able to meet him. She also discovered she had seven more siblings in her quest. Unfortunately, she was only able to meet three of them before she passed and is survived by Leon Cray, Nettie Page, and Sonya Lilly, her sister Ethel is predeceased.
Though words cannot fully capture the essence of her spirit, we remember her unconditional love, her endless patience, and her enduring optimism. She taught us the value of kindness and the meaning of family. We will miss her every day but find comfort knowing her legacy will continue in the lives she touched.
A service to celebrate her life will be held on November 16th at 2:00 pm at the Boynton-Webber Legion American Legion Hall, 79 Legion Memorial Dr., South China, ME. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her honor to Kora Shriners' Hospital.