Katherine B. Lord

Katherine B. Lord obituary

Katherine B. Lord

Katherine Lord Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by R.W. Walker Funeral Home and Cremation Service - Plattsburgh on Dec. 2, 2025.
Katherine B. Lord, 78, of Plattsburgh, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Plattsburgh, NY on August 18, 1947 the daughter of Harry and Rose (Papa) Bienhold.

Katherine graduated from Plattsburgh High School in 1965 and OLVA Secretarial School 1966.

Survivors include her daughter, Carrie Carnright; sister, Christine (Michael) Lapham; grandchildren, Samantha LaFountain, Cassidy LaFountain, and Chase Green; great-grandson, Jackson LaFountain; and niece Rosa Durham.

She was predeceased by her parents; husband, Lloyd Lord, Jr; son, Jeremy LaFountain; and brother Franz Bienhold.

In honoring Katherine's wishes, there will be no public services at this time.

Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the North Country.

To share a memory or condolence with the family, please visit www.rwwalkerfh.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the R.W. Walker Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 69 Court Street, Plattsburgh, NY.

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