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Kathleen Wheaton Obituary

Higganum - Regretfully Kathleen "Kate" Wheaton passed away July 5, 2025. She was a long-time resident of Higganum, which she dearly loved.

She was a beloved French language teacher for over 20 years at Valley Regional High School.

Kate leaves behind her brother, John Wheaton and sister-in-law Jean Wheaton of Colorado Springs, Colo.; as well as her nieces, Sarah Wheaton of Washington, D.C. and Jenna Wheaton of Littleton, Colo.; and her brother-in-law Robert Shaw of White Plains, N.Y.

Kate was the daughter of Roland and Jean Wheaton and grew up in Horseheads, N.Y.

She is also leaving behind many childhood, college, faculty and student friends who will sorely miss her friendship, sense of humor and good graces.

We love you Kate!

There is a Celebration of Life for Kate Saturday, Oct. 11; for details, please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Day on Sep. 7, 2025.

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Judy Nickse

September 8, 2025

So sorry to hear of Kate's passing. We worked so well together with finances in regard to her class trips to either Quebec or France. We also shared the same birthday. I'll miss her.

Judith Redhead

September 7, 2025

I am so sorry to hear of Kate’s passing. She was a wonderful colleague and friend at Valley Regional, and I was fortunate to accompany her on several trips to Paris and Quebec. She was highly regarded and well liked by the students. I am sure they will long remember her kindness. We always talked lovingly of our cats and their exploits! She will be sadly missed by those who knew her.

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