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Kathleen Thompson-Carroll Obituary

Kathleen Frances Ann Thompson-Carroll died peacefully at home on January 17th, surrounded by her family and friends after a big battle with cancer. She was born at Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington DC. on February 17,1960, the daughter of Robert F. and Kathleen Campbell Thompson. Having lost her parents in her first year of life she was raised and adopted by Edmond and Patricia Ahearn of Amenia, NY. Kathleen attended the Immaculate Conception School, Webutuck Elementary and High Schools graduating in 1978. She attended Wheelock College in Boston and graduated from the University of Houston in Texas. She was a member of Psi Chi and Mortar Board. She received a bachelors of science in psychology. Although she had many jobs throughout her life her two favorites were Maplebrook School and Oblong Books and Music. Children, Books and Trees were her passions. On June 24, 1998 she married David Todd Carroll who survives at home. In addition to her husband, Kathleen is survived by three brothers; Robert M Thompson of Amenia. Bruce and Grace Ahearn of Poughkeepsie, Kevin and Kathleen Ahearn of Amenia, her sisters Irene of Millerton, Kelly and Scott Kilmer of Stanfordville and Valeda and Glenn MacDonald of Oxford NY as well as cousins friends who she considers sisters and all her nieces and nephews. Her twin Michael pre-deceased her on Nov 10, 2005, and died at the age of 45. She is survived by a big beautiful loving family. A memorial service will be held at the Black Forest Lutheran Church on January 25th, at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the National Mill Dog Rescue at http://www.milldogrescue.org would be appreciated.

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Published by The Gazette on Jan. 20, 2012.

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Cheri LaMere

January 17, 2023

Kathleen I think of you often and sometimes I can still here your infectious laugh. You had the biggest smile ever and a heart of gold. I loved you then and I´ll love you always! Until we meet again

Cheri LaMere

January 21, 2021

Miss you Kathleen so much. Loved our laughs and chats daily. Remember how you loved pasta fagioli. Will always be in my heart. ♥Cheri

Claudia Leider

February 1, 2012

Kathleen was a lover and one of the best listeners that I've ever known. When I think of her, it's her smile and spunk that comes to mind. I will miss you very much, my friend. You are an angel in heaven, I'm sure.

Lisa Wright

January 28, 2012

She lived and loved more fully than anyone I have ever known.

JIM WILBUR

January 27, 2012

YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART. ALL MY LOVE TO FAMILEY AND FRIENDS
JIM WILBUR

Norma Thibodeau

January 26, 2012

First I would like to say DITTO to alot that has been said about Kathleen. Now on a personal note, when I met Kat I was in a very low place in my life and marriage and yes she was an ANGEL sent to me to guide me through that season of my life. Kat never hesitated to give away a smile and her love unconditionally. I know that she is looking down at me from heaven saying "I knew you could do it" and Kat just want you to know that I couldn't have done it without you and eventhough you are no longer here physicaly you are here in spirit. Love you lady!!!

Alyssa Sprossel

January 25, 2012

Kathy was one of the nicest, most loving,caring person I knew. She was loved by everyone that knew her and will be deeply missed by all. Rest in peace Kathy

Barbara Nichols

January 25, 2012

Those of us left behind feel such a vacant space without our beloved Kath...
although we all know she is here with us,
as always, supporting, loving & guiding us through our time here. Her physical presence is gone..and we will all miss her beautiful smile, but her heart and soul remain with each of us until we all meet again. All my love to my "other" family......
Barbara Tracy Nichols

Anita Robinson

January 25, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about Kathleen. I will miss her sweet smile and helpful insight. She was such a joy to know. Knowing her suffering is over and she is in a brighter, happier place is our solace in this time.

Theresa Holdeen

January 25, 2012

To the friends and family of Kathy....my heart goes out to you all. I went to high school with Kathy, and just found out recently from my friend Barb, that Kathy had passed. I was deeply saddened to hear that she had such a hard time with her illness, and lost her battle. While I didn't stay in the area, I remember Kathy from high school days, as well as the high school reunion....She always had a smile for everyone....Rest in peace Kathy!

bernadette downey

January 24, 2012

dear iKathy;s family, i went to school with kathy at webutuck she was a great person im so sorry to hear she is gone.. she will be truly missed bernadette and robert downey [flordia]

DEBBIE WILKERSON

January 24, 2012

AAAWWW KATH,SO SORRY TO HEAR YOU LEFT US!I HAVEN'T SEEN YOU IN YEARS.YOUR SMILE WAS THE BEST,YOU JUST HAD TO SMILE BACK.I'VE MISSED OUR AFTERNOONS AT THE DINER.I'M GLAD THAT YOU'RE NOT IN ANY MORE PAIN,KNOWONE AS WONDERFUL AS YOU SHOULD SUFFER.GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOUR FAMILY SAFE.UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN...

Beth Kniffen

January 24, 2012

Dear families of Kathy, there are so many! Just reading and remembering just how special a person she was, should remind us all to be kinder and smile MORE ... Make a difference in someone's life. Love and heartfelt hugs, beth

Barbara Lyman-Reeves

January 24, 2012

To All of Kathy's family & friends: What words really can express the loss of such a beautiful shining light in our universe? She has been called home to Our Lord to light up Heaven, just as she lit up this world. I went to school with Cathy and she was always full of love and laughter. She was a beautiful spirit and will never be forgotten but will be surely missed. My prayers and condolences to all her family. May peace be with you all.

Brenda Murphy

January 21, 2012

Dear David and all of Kathleen's Family,
My father, Tom Nelligan, and Kathleen's
paternal grandmother, Frances Thompson were brother and sister. I knew Kathleen's father Bob and her mother Kay.
I was unable to attend the last family
reunion because my husband and I needed
to be with our daughter who was expecting and unable to travel distances at that time. I wrote to
Kathleen and received the warmest, most beautiful letter, even suggesting that if she traveled through Chicago at some time that she might be able to stopover
so that we could meet.
Please accept my condolences, I am so sorry for your untimely loss and wish I could have met her.

My love and thoughts to you and to all the family.
Brenda Nelligan Murphy

Thomas Flood

January 21, 2012

Kathleen your spirit will forever remain in my heart. Love you sweetheart.

john tompkins

January 21, 2012

kathy was a wonderful friend and woman she was always happy we reminisced at our class reunion several years ago . she said to me johnny do you remember you gave me my 1st kiss and yes i did we were 4 yrs old at her house in amenia. kathy always had such a spark my mother was so sorry to hear of her passing they had alot of laughs and enjoyed working together at maplebrook please rest in peace my lovly i will sure miss you and love you always your friend john tompkins st pete beach florida.

Bernadette Coniglio

January 20, 2012

Kathleen that I knew was an angel of love and caring on earth and touched many hearts, including my own. She will surely be missed. Until we meet again in the hereafter I feel I have another angel above watching over me and all those she loved.

Ralph Cummings

January 20, 2012

Kathy had to be one of the sweetest girls I ever knew. She was full of life and a very giving and caring girl. When she smiled at you, you simply were compelled to smile back because you wanted to. I wlll forever miss her. All who knew her know what I mean. Love you Kath, Ralph Cummings.

Susan Burdette Switzer

January 20, 2012

Kathleen was such a wonderfully sweet person. Always positive, friendly, and very caring. How sad it is that such a supreme person should have to battle something so aweful!

Cheri LaMere

January 20, 2012

Kath... you meant the world to me and so many people. This world will never be the same without you.. My heart aches everyday knowing I will never see you again on earth but I will see you in heaven. Love you forever & Always, your pal..Cheri

Katherine Thomas

January 20, 2012

Kathy always had such a wonderful smile for everyone. Her spirit was as big as her smile. I will forever remember her in my thoughts and prayers. Rest peacefully and may your family find comfort in their many memories of you.

Hodges Bambi

January 20, 2012

Kathy was special to all who met her. She is now without the pain and torment that went with the horrible disease called cancer. I know that she is smiling down on all of us and in the arms of all who went before her.
Love and miss you Kath,
Bambi Rockwood Hodges

January 20, 2012

Kathleen is the type of person everyone should know or experience at least once in a lifetime. She gave her heart and soul to any one who walked in her path and definitely was someone to follow. She did not hesistate to speak exactly what she felt, which often made be smile or laugh out loud. Very sincere in her belief to make this world a better place for human and animals alike. Truly feel I had the honor of walking alongside an angel when she was among us - - and now she can continue to watch us from above. We will continue to try and live up to her kindness! She will be greatly missed, but she would want us to go out there and continue to make a difference, despite her absence.

Kim Doty

January 20, 2012

Kathleen was a loving, caring, wonderful human. I will miss her very much. She helped and inspired so many throughout her life. I know several groups will miss her tireless, cheerful efforts as well. Kathleen, I will think of you when I walk amongst the trees. Rest in peace and serenity, my friend. My sympathies to all who grieve this loss with me.

January 20, 2012

Kath was so special to so many people....having her as a cousin and a best friend was one of the greatest privileges of my life....she was the sister I never had....we connected in so many ways...there is now a hugh hole in my life....but I know she will be here with me forever....LOVE YA CUZ..Kathy Wilbur

Becky Williamson

January 20, 2012

Kat had the biggest heart & love for life of anyone I've ever met. I loved her story telling & ability to find humor in any situation. My life is better for having known her & the empty space she has left in our hearts will be filled with enduring memories of her. She is now free of the physical limitations she had here & is the social butterfly in heaven that she was here on earth. Rest in peace my sister.

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