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Estelle Kimtis Obituary

Estelle L. Kimtis STOUGHTON Estelle L. (Smith) Kimtis, a longtime resident of Stoughton, passed away peacefully in Dennis Tuesday, September 9, 2014, with her two loving daughters by her side. She was 91 years old and the beloved wife of the late Charles J. Kimtis to whom she was married to for 69 1/2 years. Her survivors include her two daughters, Donna Good and her husband John of West Yarmouth, Cyndie Noe of South Dennis; her sisters, Ellen Hegarty of Wellesley, Jean Ferris of Houston, Texas; her 8 grandchildren, Dan, Hilary, Suzanne, Kristi, Allyson, Keith, Erica, Shannon; her honorary grandchild, Diane; her 16 great-grandchildren; as well as many special nieces and nephews. Estelle was born December 28, 1922, in Natick. She was a daughter of the late Eugene and Estelle (Contois) Smith, a mother to the late Charles J. Kimtis Jr. and a sister to the late Francis Smith. She grew up in Needham and graduated from Needham High School. She then married Charlie in 1943 and they settled in Stoughton, where they were able to raised their three children. Mrs. Kimtis was a homemaker as well as an excellent seamstress. Estelle was also a dedicated volunteer and former member of the Stoughton Womens Guild. Her hobbies included bowling, dancing, skating and travelling with friends. She also loved making crafts with all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. For all the roles Estelle was known for she will be forever remembered as Mum, Gram, Great-Gram and Sis. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. At the familys request, all funeral services and interment will be private. Donations to the American Cancer Society, 1115 West Chestnut Street, Brockton, MA 02301, or the Alzheimer's Association, 36 Cameron Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140, in Estelles memory would be appreciated. To send online condolences, please visit www.sheehanfuneralhome.com. Sheehan Funeral Home & Cremation Services Lowe & Powers, Inc. Since 1860 781-344-2061 |

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Published by The Stoughton Journal from Sep. 13 to Sep. 21, 2014.

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Beverly Kimtis Purcell-Guerra

September 16, 2014

Estelle must have had a wonderful life with her husband and children. She lived a long and productive life and was able to see her grandchildren grow up and to know her great-grandchildren. I am the daughter of Joseph J. Kimtis. Marie Baker is my first cousin.

Felix and Mary LaPorte

September 16, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

September 14, 2014

We send our heartfelt condolences to all of Estelle's family. She was always a charming person and caring family member.

Marie Kimtis Baker and Andrew Baker

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dana clancy

September 13, 2014

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