Kathleen W. (Whittemore) LeBel

Obituary Sanbornton-Barnstead Kathleen Whittemore LeBel Kathleen W. LeBel, 74, a longtime resident of Sanbornton, died Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at her home in Barnstead following a period of failing health. Kathy was born in Worcester, MA, July 31, 1945, daughter of the late Henry and Sadie (Russell) Whittemore. She moved from Grafton, MA to Sanbornton in 1972. Kathy was a graduate of Millbury High School, Millbury, MA, class of 1963 and her nursing credentials from Worcester - Hahnemann Hospital in Worcester, MA in 1966. A registered nurse, Kathy worked in healthcare for over 25 years in nursing homes in MA and NH including The Peabody Home in Franklin and Golden View in Meredith. She was always conscious and concerned about the aged folks in her care. For many years, she served on various Sanbornton and Church projects and was assistant Librarian in Sanbornton for several years. She attended the Sanbornton Congregational Church, UCC and was an active member. Kathy could be found manning the bake sale at any church fundraiser or in the kitchen making chowder. She shared her love of baking and cooking with all those around her. When she wasn’t baking, canning, making candy, or cooking, she could be found crafting. She loved to knit, crochet, sew, and weave baskets. She loved to sit and create things while telling stories to family and friends. In the winter she would walk the beach near her home in Nokomis, FL and would participate in the local craft fairs. She was predeceased by her parents. She leaves her husband of 47 years, Edwin P. LeBel of Barnstead Daughters, Jennifer A. Tedcastle and husband Brian Tedcastle of Barnstead Christine L. LeBel and husband Jason Skloss of Placitas, New Mexico Grandsons, Christopher and Benjamin Tedcastle of Barnstead Sister, Karen Howard of Grafton, MA Following the wishes of Kathy, a backyard party in celebration of her life will be held at 22 Parade Circle in Barnstead at 1:00 PM, Saturday, October 12, 2019. Those wishing may make memorial donations in her name to the Sanbornton Congregational Church 21 Meetinghouse Hill Rd Sanbornton, NH. Arrangements are under the direction of the William F. Smart Sr. Memorial Home in Tilton. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Kathleen W. (Whittemore) LeBel, please visit our floral store.

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Kathleen W. (Whittemore) LeBel

July 31, 1945 - September 4, 2019