Kathleen "Kay" J. Hickson, 74, of East Hartford, beloved sister of Ann H. Pease and brother in-law Philip Pease, passed away Sunday, June 23rd. Kathleen was born on January 18, 1939 in Hartford, a daughter of the late Christopher and Anna (Dunlea) Hickson.
She graduated Willimantic State Teachers College, and was a teacher in the town of East Hartford school system for over 35 years, until her retirement. She was a longtime resident of East Hartford, and parishioner of St. Christopher’s Church. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, reading & golf.
Kathleen will be most remembered as a loyal friend, loving Aunt and being unbeatable at Jeopardy. In addition to her sister and brother-in-law, she is survived by her two nieces and two nephews Steve Pease and his wife Carol of Elliott City, MD., Robert Pease and his wife Peggy of Boulder, CO., Cindy Pease of St. Michaels, MD., and Susan Pease of Annapolis, MD.
Kathleen was predeceased by her parents, and her sisters Mary & Peggy Hickson.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 28 at 10:00am at St. Christopher’s Church, 538 Brewer Street, East Hartford. Burial to follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Burnside Ave., East Hartford. Calling hours will be held that morning one hour prior to the service from 9-10:00am at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Kathleen’s name can be made to: Masonicare, 111 Founders Plaza, Suite 200, East Hartford, CT. 06108
To leave an online condolence, please visit www.callahanfuneral.com
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