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Caitlin Brunton Obituary
Caitlin C.
(Pumphrey) Brunton
October 30, 1982
January 18, 2022
Caitlin Caroline Brunton, nee Caitlin Caroline Pumphrey, age 39, died on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband, Steven Brunton, and their son, Alexander Brunton, of Topsfield, Massachusetts. She is also survived by her sister, Ann Hetherwick ("Hether") Cahill, her brother-in-law, Patrick Cahill, her nephew, Henry Cahill, and her niece, Harper Cahill, of Brookline, Massachusetts. She is also survived by her mother, Janet Hetherwick Pumphrey, and her step-father, Dr. Albert B. Harper, of Lenox, Massachusetts; and by her father, Dr. Roger D. Pumphrey, and her step-mother, Dr. Lisa Toepp, of Colorado Springs, Colorado. She also leaves her step-brother, Jacob ("Jake") Harper, his wife, Jaclyn ("Jackie") Harper, and their children, Lily and Logan Harper of McLean, Virginia.
Caitlin graduated from Lenox Memorial High School, from Berkshire Community College, from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, and received her Master's Degree from the University of Massachusetts in Boston.
Caitlin and Steve were married in 2012 in Steve's hometown, South Queensferry, Scotland, and the light of their lives, Alex, was born in 2014.
She will be remembered by her many friends and extended family for her upbeat attitude, her beautiful smile, and her infectious laugh. Caitlin lit up every room she walked into. One of her friends said that "Caitlin has always been such a ray of sunshine."
Her greatest pleasures were pool days with Alex; trips to Hilton Head with her in-laws, Carol and Doug Brunton; going to Tanglewood; Broadway musicals; seeking out the perfect lobster roll; enjoying spa days with her mother and sister; and finding the perfect gifts for the people she loved.
Because of covid, there will be a private, family funeral in Lenox. In addition, in the spring there will be a memorial service celebrating Caitlin's life.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Neurology Department Critical Care Division, http://tinyurl.com/MGHNeuroICU or: Mass General Development Office, 125 Nashua Street, Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114.
To share memories and stories, please visit the Roche Funeral Home at https://www.rochefuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Caitlin Brunton
Elizabeth Celli
January 15, 2024
Peace to you all. Love liz
elizabeth celli
February 4, 2022
To Caitlin's Family,
May you find peace & love. She had such a beautiful smile. Always ready to have fun and make people feel happy. I'm sorry she is not with us to continue.
May her spirit fill us with joy to continue our life.
Peace & Love Dick & Liz Celli
Patti Bernard
January 22, 2022
As Caitlin's former babysitter I remember her first smiles as a baby! She made me smile too!
To all of Caitlin's family, I am so sorry for your loss.
With deepest sympathy,
Patti Bernard
Christyna Laubach, science teacher at LMMHS
January 22, 2022
Caitlin was one of those special individuals who always shared a smile and a helpful hand.while a student in my science class . May her smiles warm your heart in these difficult. Rest In Peace Caitlin. You might have changed addresses but you will always be with those that loved you.
Lenox Police Department
January 21, 2022
Please accept our most sincere condolences.
Christine Regnier
January 21, 2022
Janet ,Heather and family. We are saddened to learn of Caitlins passing. She was truly a great person. I know she has left wonderful memories. Our deepest condolences to you.
Regnier family
John A Bernardo
January 21, 2022
My condolences to the family. May the fond and loving memories be a comfort and always be with you.
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