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Katherine Dollymore Obituary
KATHERINE ALDWORTH DOLLYMORE
On Wednesday May 4, 2011 of Charlotte, NC, passed away of Lou Gehrig's Disease. Kathy was born in Stillwater, OK, March 10, 1962, daughter to Catherine K. Aldworth and the late James Aldworth. She was a proud graduate of Clemson University in 1984. Most recently, she was employed by Gap Inc. for 15 years as a District Manager of Gap and Baby Gap retail stores. The proudest achievement of Kathy's life was giving birth to triplets in 2002. Kiley, James and Caroline were the lights of her life. In spite of the dreadful illness that had stricken her, Kathy proclaimed Mommy as the crown jewel of her life. As well as her children and her loving mother, survivors include her beloved husband, John L. Dollymore and two loving sisters, Betsy Franks and Susan Aldworth. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD, on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, May 9 at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Bernadette Catholic Church, 70 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD. Interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Carolina's Neuromuscular/ALS Center, 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203. www.collinsfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Katherine Dollymore
PATTI HOWLIN
May 9, 2011
I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. SHE WAS SUCH A GREAT LADY! MY THOUGHT ARE WITH YOU ALWAYS!
PATTI HOWLIN
I nicknamed my brother The Blue Pie when he was about three. Here we are in Sept. '02 at an ALS fund-raising event in St. Louis.
Nardi Hobler
May 8, 2011
My heart and sympathies go out to the family of Katherine Dollymore for the loss of your beautiful mother, wife, daughter, and sister. I know too well the pain of loss of a beloved family member to the cruelest of diseases. My 39-year brother, Christopher Hobler, lost his life to ALS in 2005, also leaving three little ones without their father. Before his death, Chris established Hope Happens and the Hope Center for Neurological Research in St. Louis. www.hopehappens.org. I will honor your daughter with a contribution to Hope Happens. No one, either patient or family, should have to suffer the helplessness and devastation of this tragic orphan disease. The day will come when there is a treatment for ALS and other neuro-degenerative illness. God bless Katherine.
Kathy Brunson
May 7, 2011
Dear John and Kids,
We are so sorry to hear about Kathy. She was really a wonderful person, wife and mother. I will always remember the Easter with no air conditioning in Charleston. You were all troopers and never complained. We will all miss Kathy and our thoughts and prayers are with you, John, and your family.
The Cahills from Charleston
Daly-Anne Morano
May 7, 2011
Dear John, Kiley, James & Caroline,
We are so sorry for your loss. I remember Kathy as being larger than life and so in love with you John, and you with her. I'm glad you were blessed with each other and so sorry your time together here so short. Your blessings are many and in your children, you'll find Kathy and the strength you'll need to get up each day and go forward, together. I hope you and the children always find peace and resiliency in your little family circle.
Love & Hugs,
Daly-Anne, Ed, Julianna, and Isabella
Native Wholesale
May 6, 2011
Our sincere and deepest sympathy to the Dollymore family.
Peace,
From all of Patrick's flower friends!
Regina Kirby
May 6, 2011
As a friend of Patrick's living in Chicago, I never had the pleasure of meeting Kathy. Still, as Patrick shared her story with me over the years, I was struck by her courage and strength. I grew to admire her very much and she became an inspiration! My heart goes out to you all. Her life carries on in the wonderful legacy she leaves her children, John and everyone she touched!
Jennifer Kehoe Fagan
May 6, 2011
Words cannot express how lucky we are to have had Kathy touch our lives. John and Kathy's relationship and shared sense of humor was a sight! The kids are so lucky to have had such a wonderful mommy. Kathy, you were one of a kind...one of the smartest and wittiest people I have known. I will think of you often. Love always
Lori Lewis
May 5, 2011
John and Terplets....Kathy has left an enormous impression on my life and I am better for knowing her and for taking her advice. Much love from the Lewis's.
mindy nichols
May 5, 2011
I will truely miss Kathy and her beautiful smile and great personality! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time.
Melanie Montuori
May 5, 2011
Dear John and Family. I have worked with and known Nancy Carlin for many years. Through those years, I feel like I know you all through Nancy. My heart aches for all of you, but be strong as Kathy is in a much better place. My prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time. God Bless you all.
Heather Oplinger
May 5, 2011
Kathy will be missed and she has touched the lives of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Kathy was always smiling!
May 5, 2011
kathy, you will be missed dearly! I love you.
Amy Wright
May 5, 2011
The team at the ALS Center sends their love & sincere condolences. We will miss seeing Kathy's smiling face.
Sherrill Shiraz
May 5, 2011
Our dear sweet friends. We are so sorry for your loss and have been thinking and praying for you every day. We love you all and will always be here if you need us.
Mitra, Arianna, Sherrill and Massoud Shiraz
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