Lee "Kathy" Owen

Lee "Kathy" Owen obituary

Lee "Kathy" Owen

Lee Owen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Acton Funeral Home on Jul. 15, 2025.

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Lee Kathleen Owen, "Kathy", passed away July 15, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Kathy was born in Tampa, FL on December 2, 1962. She was raised in St. Johnsbury, VT and graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy.

Kathy moved to Honolulu, HI and worked for a law firm as courier and waitressed on the side. She lived there for two years and then moved to Mass where she met the love of her life Joseph Owen Jr. They were married 26 happy years and resided in Littleton, MA with his two sons, Joseph III and Michael.

Kathy worked in the Concord School System for a while. She and Joe spent wonderful times at their home in Lake Havasu, Arizona and their place in New Hampshire, where they loved to skidoo.Kathy loved her home and family and good friends.

She is survived by her mother Betty Denio, sister Kimberly Kimball and her husband Bruce, Sister-in-law Joanne Lambert. Beloved friends Robyn Mauro, Bobby-Jo, Doreen and special person Billy Toby. Stepsons Joseph III and Michael Owen and grandson Joseph IV.

She was predeceased by her husband Joseph Owen Jr., brother Nelson Lambert Jr. and father Nelson Lambert Sr.

She will be missed.

Services will be announced at a later date.

Forever in our hearts. Rest in peace Kathy.

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