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Kathleen Lamphere

Fairfax, VT

April 30, 1920 - September 20, 2011

Kathleen Lamphere Obituary

Kathleen O. (Kinsley) Lamphere Underhill Kathleen Olive (Kinsley) Lamphere, 91 passed away at her home in Underhill on Tuesday September 20, 2011. She was born in Cambridge on April 30, 1920 daughter of the late Perry and Olive (Ryan) Kinsley. Kathleen graduated from Underhill High School in 1938 and Boston’s Wilfred Academy in 1940 before returning to Vermont where she worked in Middlebury and Barre. On September 1st 1941 she married Lynford Francis Lamphere and moved to Waterbury Connecticut. Kathleen and Lynford remained in Connecticut until 1945 when Lynford enlisted in the US Army and was deployed to the European Theater. During this time Kathleen lived with her parents and young son Michael, until Lynford’s return in 1946. The family resided in various parts of Underhill and Jericho before settling in their present home in North Underhill in 1955. Kathleen will always be remembered for her contributions to the community and church, selflessly devoting time to Meals on Wheels and COTS, and let us not forget her delicious soups and pies that folks would line up for a head of time at the annual Harvest Market. She is survived by her four sons: Michael Lamphere and wife Willeen Burbank of Alburgh; Jeffrey Lamphere and wife Wendy of Peacham; Mark Lamphere and wife Teri of Milton; Fayette Lamphere and wife Andrea of Sudbury; two brothers; Perry Kinsley, Jr. and wife Helen of St. Albans; Harry Kinsley of Zephyrhills, FL. Kathleen is now proudly looking over fourteen grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by her husband Lynford in 2008 and her sister-in-law Corrine Kinsley in 2010. There will be no public visiting hours held. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday September 28, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the United Church of Underhill with the Reverend Kevin Goldenbogen officiating following the church reception a committal service with interment will be held at 2:30 p.m. in the family lot in Mt. View Cemetery, Cambridge. Memorial contributions in Kathleen’s memory may be made to the United Church of Underhill, P. O. Box 265, Underhill, VT 05489. Arrangements are by A. W. Rich Funeral Home – Essex Chapel, 57 Main Street, Essex Jct., VT 05452. The family invites you to share your memories and online condolences by visiting www.awrichfuneralhomes.com.

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