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Kathleen Botelho Obituary
Born in Upper Darby, Pa., she was the daughter of the late James and Nancy Burke McGill.
As an owner of Hart Tours, she was a world traveler with many adventures and experiences.
As an adult, she returned to college, earning her bachelor's degree and began a master's degree program.
Kathleen worked as a personnel associate for human resources at SUNY Albany.
She was an avid gardener and a member of the Schenectady Winter Sports Club, where she enjoyed biking, canoeing and kayaking. She also enjoyed skiing, hiking and many other sports. Days at the seashore were of special enjoyment.
Kathleen will be remembered as a person with a great love of family, friends, people, the outdoors, healthy living and animals.
Kathleen was the wife of Ronald Botelho and sister of James McGill, Joseph McGill, Elizabeth McGill, Nancy Budni (Peter), Mary McGill, Maureen Fabrizio (Rick) and Barbara Quigley. Her nephews and nieces, Jim, Brendan, Ethan, Rian, Aimee, Katerina, Madeline, Molly and Miranda, also survive her as well as her partner, Mel Kincel.
A service of memory will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 1, 2013, at The Griswold Funeral Home, 1867 State St., Schenectady. The family will receive visitors before the service from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Donations in Kathleen's memory may be sent to The Lions Clubs International Foundation, 300 W. 22nd St., Oak Brook, IL 60523; or to Mohawk & Hudson Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave., Menands, NY 12204.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kathleen Botelho
Shelley Lofrumento
July 5, 2013
Ron and Kathy's Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My late husband (Micky) and I had some fun times at the offices we shared and at Shaker Ridge. Sincerely, Shelley Lofrumento
Jennifer Ali
July 2, 2013
Kathy was a beautiful soul inside and out. She was always smiling and always such a pleasure to talk with. I will miss working with her and seeing her face light up with happiness when we talked about our shared love and compassion towards animals. You will be missed very much Kathy but never forgotten. Much love, Jenn
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I am so sorry to learn of Kathy's passing. Although I do not think we ever met face to face I have pleasant memories of working with her. Kathy was genuinely caring in the way she assisted us with the ins and outs of human resources. Her warmth will be missed.
July 2, 2013
Kathy - Human Resources will not be the same without you. I will miss our daily morning talks, but most of all your beautiful smile. Until we meet again......Lisa
Debra & Gary Law
July 1, 2013
Ron
Our deepest sympathies to you. Kathy was a sweetheart, always smiling, full of life, a kind person.
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andrea navedo
July 1, 2013
I will miss seeing your face at the office. You were always such a happy person; full of life!Until we meet again my friend.....
Nancy Marriner
July 1, 2013
Ron: I am so sorry to hear about Kathy, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Julie Novkov
July 1, 2013
I didn't know Kathy well, but she was always so helpful and kind. She really worked to humanize "human resources" around here. She will be sorely missed. I am so very sorry to hear of her loss.
Tracy McGill
July 1, 2013
Dearest Kathy,
I've written many a Thank You card to you over the years. I never thought the last one would come so soon. When I became a part of this family some 24 years ago, you never treated me like an outsider. I thank you for that. When I was overwhelmed at family functions (there are a lot of you!) you were the one to seek me out, offering a place of solace and quiet conversation. I thank you for that. When we would show up at your house, exhausted from the long trip, you would sit me down with a glass of wine while you herded the kids out for a walk. You always knew just what everyone needed. I thank you for that. You were a shining star in my children's lives. They would say fun. I thank you for that. You played a huge role in shaping the man who would become my husband. I thank you for that. You lived your life genuinely, setting an example to the other women in your life. I thank you for that. Most of all, you were a friend. And I thank you for that.
"It's so much darker when a light goes out than it would have been if it had never shone." -John Steinbeck.
Kathy, I celebrate you. And I know someday we will see you again. And you'll be waiting with that smile on your face, knowing just what to do.
Love, Tracy.
July 1, 2013
Ron--I was so shocked to see this sad and awful news. My deepest sympathies to you. Caren Braimn (from Frank May Associates).
June 30, 2013
We offer our most heartfelt sympathies to the family.
Ron and Rose Peterson
June 30, 2013
Kathy you live on in the hearts and minds of the people whose lives you touched. We have been enriched and blessed by your laughter, your smile, your generous and vibrant spirit. Good bye my cherished friend until we meet again. Love Sharon
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