Charlton
Cathleen B. “Cathy” (Smith) Kuehl 75, passed away April 20, 2022 at U.Mass-Harrington Hospital in Southbridge.
Her husband of 34 years Quentin R. Kuehl died August 13, 2013.
She leaves behind her children; Ginger Pratt and her husband Jeff Melanson of Martha’s Vineyard, Bonnie J. Seifert and her fiancé John Murphy of Charlton, and Gary W. Seifert and his wife Kathleen of Sturbridge, grandchildren; Michael, Tim, Julia, Brooke, Jacquelyn, Hunter and Jackie, great grandchildren; Nathaniel, Jamison, Felicity, Genevieve and Mila, her father-in-law Howard Seifert, Sr. his son Stanley along with countless friends and family members who were very dear to her heart, and many nieces and nephews. She also leaves her companion Stanley K. Burlingame.She also leaves 4 grand dogs.
Cathy was born in Cambridge November 9, 1946 and in 1961 moved to Charlton at the age of 15 with the Charles and Lois Foskett family.
Cathy was predeceased by a sister Verna Schur.
She was a graduate of Charlton High School and Brom’s Beauty Academy. Cathy was the kitchen manager at the Charlton Senior Center over 34 years, Labor day Committee Chairman for 17 years and 36 years on the committee, the Housing Authority over 20 years, Earth Day over 20 years, Lion’s Club honored her with the Jack Fisher Award, the Golden Age Club made her an honorary member, the American Legion Honorary Life Membership Certificate along with an engraved Silver Card, in 2007 was chosen by Charlton Selectmen and Town Administrator for the Unsung Heroines Award in Boston, when one needed a picture or to cook Cathy was there for all, of which she humbly accepted, made over 200 Yellow Ribbons for our Nation’s POW’s and our Service Men and Women . Citizen of the Year Award in 2000 and 2019. Cathy was the unofficial Mayor of Charlton and made Charlton a better place to live. These were just a few things that Cathy volunteered her time and organizational skills and talents.
Calling Hours for Cathy will be Sunday, April 24, 2022 from 4-7pm at the ROBERT J. MILLER-CHARLTON FUNERAL HOME, 175 Old Worcester Rd.
There will be a funeral service at 11 am Monday, April 25, 2022 in St. Joseph’s Church, 10 H-Putnam Rd., Ext. and there will be a calling hour (at the Church)
From 10 am until the time of the service, Burial will follow in West Ridge Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
To place a note of condolence, please visit: [email protected]
Thank You Cathy for being a friend.