Freeport - Kathleen M. Denney, 41, of Freeport passed away peacefully on Sunday evening February 28, 2010 at the Maine Medical Center after a courageous 12 year battle with cancer. By her side was her loving husband George. Kathleen was born on July 5, 1968 in West Islip, NY, a daughter of Mary Lou (Murrin) and Frank O’Connell.
Kate, as she was known to her friends, graduated from St. Michael’s School and Salve Regina University in 1991 with a BS in Human Resources. Kate married her college sweetheart, George S. Denney in 1994 and they settled in Maine. She worked as a buyer for Cole-Haan Footwear in Yarmouth. She loved boating, cooking, visiting family and friends. Kate also enjoyed spending time with her dog Rudder. She will be greatly missed by many.
She is survived by her husband of 16 years, George; her parents: Frank and Mary Lou O’Connell of Sayville, NY; her brother, Kenneth O’Connell of Sayville, NY; two sisters: Maureen Sawyer of Bellport, NY and Mary Dolan of Bayport, NY; as well as many nieces and nephews. Kate also leaves behind her longtime friends, Susan Tweedy, Kathleen Cox Riccio and Jeanene Cole.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday March 3, 2010 from 6-8 PM at Lindquist Funeral Home, One Mayberry Lane, Yarmouth. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday March 4, 2010 at 10 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 326 Main Street, Yarmouth. A reception will follow in the church hall. Burial will take place in the spring at Holy Cross Cemetery, Yarmouth.
Kate’s husband, George, has created a memorial of her life and it is available at www.lindquistfuneralhome.com Please visit Kate’s Memorial and share your condolences and memories with her family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Kate’s name to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Tribute Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942
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