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Katherine Childs Obituary
POUGHKEEPSIE - Katherine Childs, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, peacefully passed away at her home in Poughkeepsie, NY on Thursday, January 24, 2013.
Katherine was born in Ogdensburg, NY the daughter of Francis DeLong and Ethel Martin DeLong. She married Henry Childs on May 30, 1947. Katherine is survived by her husband, Henry, at home, and by her children: Kathleen Bear of Highland, NY, Larry Childs of Austin, TX, Cindy Call and her husband Richard of Highland, NY, and Mark Childs of Hyde Park, NY. She is also survived by her brother, Donald DeLong and his wife, Sandy of Lafayette, NY. Katherine is also survived by ten grandchildren: Blaise Bear, Corey Bear, Keith Bear, Emily Black, Nicholas Childs, Ashley Childs, Ryan Sundblom, Kyle Sundblom, Caitlin Sundblom and Suzette Faxon, and six great grandchildren.
Katherine was predeceased by her brothers Francis DeLong, and Edward DeLong. Se was also predeceased by a great grandchild, Ethan Foster of Austin, TX.
Katherine was a congregant of Saint Martin De Porres Church in Poughkeepsie and was a member of the IBM Retirees Club, Saint Martin Senior Center and Sal Lito Dance Center. In her later years, she was supported and comforted by Agatha James and Veraline Waylands.
Katherine was beloved by all who knew her. She was a loving wife and companion to her husband Henry. They were married for 65 years. They shared a wonderful life and enjoyed trips to Spain, Hawaii and numerous cruises. Motherhood was the focus of Katherine's life and she provided a loving and supportive home for her four children and ten grandchildren. She was always there when you needed her and especially liked creating festive family celebrations. She was a wonderful cook and baker, loved gardening and created the most beautiful gardens. She loved to dance and attend parties. She loved all animals, enjoyed watching the birds, and reading at her favorite window.
Calling hours will be 2pm to 5pm on Sunday January 27, 2013 at the Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home, 371 Hooker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY. A celebratory Mass of her life will be held at Saint Martin De Porres Church 40 Cedar Valley Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 10am on Monday January 28, 2013 followed by burial at Calvary Cemetery, Poughkeepsie, NY.
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Memories and Condolences
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Mona Sherry
January 26, 2013
To Hank, Kathy, Cindy,Mark and Larry...to Corey and all her grandchildren....GRAMMY, as I knew her, was a loving and strong woman,who brought those characteristics wherever she went ! I remember her as the countering to Hank, her purse to his new camera...She was lovely, and solid, always there for her family...what better legacy can one leave ? Corey said it best..." she simply, loved". That's greatness, and the best legacy. My deepest condolences at your loss....may her spirit of love shine through all her grandkids and great grandkids ....
January 26, 2013
hank,kathy,cindy,larry and mark, so sorry for your loss, she was a beautiful women. she will be missed by all who knew her, love mary ellen and john
January 26, 2013
Hank, I just don't have the words to express had bad I feel for you.
Bill Meehan
Bill Meehan
January 26, 2013
Hank, I just don't have the words to express how bad I feel for you.
Mary Morris
January 25, 2013
Hank and family - My deepest sympathy over the loss of Katherine. She was a wonderful person and full of fun. I remember the IBM Retiree's trip to Hawaii. Remembering all of you in my prayers.
Sincerely, Mary Morris, DeBary, FL
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