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Kathy Irene Kenny, 52, of Alton, NH left this world on March 24, 2017 in a tragic vehicle accident.
Kathy was born Kathy Irene Robbins on April 24, 1964 in Rochester, NH to Jacqueline (Bragg) Robbins and the late Elvington Robbins.
She is the devoted, beautiful wife of over 30 years to Michael Kenny, Sr., beloved, protective mother of Tarsia Robinson and her husband Garrett Robinson of Eliot, ME and Michael Kenny, Jr. and his wife Samantha Kenny of Tuftonboro, NH and an immensely proud Grandma to "baby girl" Marly and "buddy" Mason and Gigi to "monkey man" Maddox Kenny. Her husband, Michael, was truly the love of her life. They did everything together and they made a beautiful life to be proud of all on their own. Kathy went on to receive her certification as a para-educator shortly after moving her family in 1989 to Alton, NH. Kathy then spent nearly three decades working in the public school systems at Alton Central School, Kingswood High School and, most recently, Kingswood Middle School where she was on Team Vista and adored sharing her love of the outdoors and hiking with her students. Kathy also spent time volunteering at the Kingswood Youth Center where she would teach the kids things such as felting, baking and would mentor the children. She gave her entire being to her family and, in particular, to raising her two children to understand the true meaning of family for them to teach to their children as her legacy. She was the backbone of her family and somehow managed to be everyone’s rock when they needed one. Kathy was a natural humanitarian and was constantly donating her time, supplies and food to various animal shelters and children in need. Kathy also enjoyed spending weekends and summers at her and her husband’s camp in Stark, NH that she was so proud to share with her family making memories and was looking forward to a retirement there.
We will miss you so much out on the boat and around the fire, but we will always save you a seat. Kathy also enjoyed riding with her husband on his Harley on various road trips with friends and even alongside their children on their Harleys letting the wind through her hair and taking in the freedom of the open road. Her grandchildren were the apple of her eye and she was so proud to have seen her daughter get married this past September, as is evident by her beaming smile in all the photos alongside her family. And in her typical fashion, was quick to pressure for more grandbabies for her to spoil. Kathy was also extremely proud of how hard-working and wonderful of a father her son, Michael, was. She also was proud to treat Samantha and Garrett like her own to strengthen our family’s bond. She has many friends, coworkers, a large extended family, countless students and community members who also mourn her deeply.
Kathy will be truly missed by her precious aunt, Jeannine Hobbs, who meant SO very much to her. Her cherished dogs Willow and Ella, her cats Bernie and Pretty Kitty, her hedgehog Henry and her goldfish are already missing her too. I know Kathy would also like us to mention her treasured friend Savannah and "Her Dawn Moore." The family would like to thank the community for the overwhelming outpouring of love, support, hugs and fond memories of Kathy during this difficult time. Her reach into the community has been unbelievable to all of us and brings us some comfort during this unbearable time to see the impact she has made on this community she loved so much. There are no words to describe the void left in this world without her beautiful face, BIG personality and compassionate, selfless spirit. As Kathy would say, "Life is Good" and "Family is Everything."
Kathy was predeceased by her father, Elvington Robbins, and her brother she missed so greatly, Kevin Robbins, Sr. She is also survived by a sister, Karen Baldwin, of Middleton, NH.
There will be a Celebration of Life on Sunday April 9, 2017 at the St. Katherine Drexel Parish at 19 Bridgits Way, Alton, NH 03809 from 1pm-5pm with anyone wishing to speak doing so starting at 1pm. Should you wish to say a few words at the podium or share memories of Kathy, please contact her daughter at tarsiak@hotmail.com. Please wear something purple, if you can, as its Kathy’s favorite color and avoid calling it a funeral – per her wishes.
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1964 - 2017 (52 years)
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. Michael KENNY, Jr.
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