Kimberley Ann Kurtyka

KURTYKA, KIMBERLEY ANN (BUTLER) 54, of St. Lawrence Way, North Attleboro, died on Friday, August 5, 2011 at the Miriam Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. She was the loving companion of Peter P. Kurtyka since 1994, to whom she married on March 17, 1999. Born in Providence, Rhode Island on March 6, 1957, she was a daughter of Barbara (MacDonald) Carvalho of Lincoln, Rhode Island and the late Richard H. Butler. She was the stepdaughter of Roger Carvalho of Florida and Suzanne Butler of Greenville, Rhode Island. She was a 1975 graduate of the former Pawtucket West High School and earned her associate's degree in fashion merchandising from Johnson & Wales University. Kim was a graduate of Costins Beauty Academy in Warwick and was employed for many years at "A Cut Above" hair salon. In 1997, Kim and her sister Karen Peloquin embarked on the adventure known as "2 Sisters Salon" in Cranston. A resident of North Attleboro since 2006, she previously resided in Rhode Island for many years, most recently in Cumberland. Kim loved life and the company of her family and friends. She enjoyed day trips to Newport, 4th of July fireworks, and was an avid New England Patriots fan. Kim especially loved to travel with her husband, Pete. Among her favorite destinations were Punta Cana, Dominican Republic; Playa Del Carmen, Mexico and Aruba. In addition to her husband of 12 years and her mother, stepfather and stepmother, she is survived by six siblings: Karen Peloquin and her husband, James Peloquin, of Lincoln, Mitchell Carvalho of Washington State, Henri Butler of Oregon, Leslie Alexander of Lincoln, Jean Hamel of Greenville, and Christopher Butler of Florida, her Godchild and niece: Laura Correia of Lincoln, several nieces and nephews and extended family members and dear friends. Family and friends are cordially invited to attend a Celebration of Her Life on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 3:00 PM in the "Memorial Chapel" of Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, 3/4 mile on left), North Attleboro with the Rev. Katrina Clinton, officiating. Family members will greet extended family members and friends at the conclusion of services only. Burial will be private. Children's room available during services. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in memory of Kimberley Kurtyka to the Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center, P.O. Box 5643, Pawtucket, RI 02862. To send the family an expression of sympathy, please visit an on-line register book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200.