Katharine Lester Brosseau

Katharine Lester Brosseau, passed away on December 31st, 2022 after a year long battle with cancer. Katy will be lovingly remembered by her children and close family: her sons Keegan, Christian, Caleb and his wife Brianna, daughter Brianne and her fiance Scott Weaver; and the children's father, Mark R. Brosseau. Other survivors include sisters Connie Lester and Diane Messina, niece Claudia Messina, and great-niece Octavia Slocum.

Katy was born in Brookhaven, Long Island, NY, in 1962 and moved to Sullivan, NH, at the age of 11 with her parents, Dorothy and Francis Lester, and younger sister Connie. The family ran Lester's Village Store on Rt.9 for many years, and Katy always had fond memories and unique stories of growing up there. She attended Monadnock Regional High School where she played field hockey, and was active in the band, chorus, musical productions, and Christmas shows.

Katy graduated from MRHS in 1980 and went on to technical school to become a dental assistant, although she did not pursue it as a career. Katy was a familiar face in Keene, having worked at Ye Goodie Shoppe for much of her life, and more recently behind the meat counter at the Monadnock Food Co-Op. She loved talking to people, and valued the connections she made in serving her customers. Katy began working for Harrisville Designs in 2019 where she loved handling the wool, and delighted in the supportive community she found there.

Katy had a flair for all things artistic, and her creativity and unique ideas were abundant. She found joy in capturing every aspect of life with whatever camera she had handy, and always had a story behind even the most mundane images. She had many creative interests and tried her hand at a wide variety of mediums throughout her life, including egg decorating and ornament crafting. Most recently her creative outlet was pottery, which was strongly influenced by her love of local plants. Katy had an active mind and a love of the outdoors. She spent time kayaking, skiing, and roaming through the woods. She never stopped learning, and enjoyed reading about science and health topics.

Above all, Katy was passionate about parenting. She married her high school sweetheart, Mark, in 1983, and together they raised their four children in Sullivan. Katy encouraged and facilitated every extra-curricular activity that her kids enjoyed, attending each play, musical performance, sporting event, or artistic engagement they participated in. She was wholly committed to being involved in their lives, embraced their hobbies, and supported them in whatever endeavors they chose to pursue. She wanted nothing but the best for them in all things. Her children will remember her fondly for her lifelong support and encouragement to follow their passions.

There will be a small service in Katy's memory at Christ Lutheran Church, 4 Fitzwilliam Road, Troy, NH on March 26, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. following Sunday Service. The family will also host a celebration of life on a date to be determined later in the year.