Kathleen J. (Sangster) Spaulding, of Townsend

TOWNSEND: Kathleen J. (Sangster) Spaulding 76, a sixty-two year resident of Townsend, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 30, 2025 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Kathy was born in Leominster on March 19, 1948, a daughter to the late George G. and Dorothy M. (Raymond) Sangster and attended St Leo's Elementary School in Leominster before moving to Townsend in 1963 where she attended North Middlesex Regional High School. Kathy was the devoted wife of Frank S. Spaulding, the love of her life, with whom she shared 59 wonderful years of marriage. Kathy devoted her professional career to organizations such as the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, and the ARC of Opportunity before retiring in the early 2000’s. It was at ARC that she met the wonderful individuals whom she provided respite care for. She truly enjoyed taking them to dances, bowling, and other activities that enhanced their quality of life. In her retirement, Kathy was a vibrant member of the Townsend Senior Center and a skilled quilter. She was a founding member of the "Quazy Quilters" Group and found great joy in crafting. Kathy treasured time spent with her family as well as her many adventures with her closest friends, the Yayas, and frequent trips to Marden’s in Maine. When Kathy wasn’t participating in the many groups at the Townsend Senior Center or travelling, she could be often found in her many gardens or adding to Frank’s “honey do” list with home improvement projects. She leaves her husband of 59 years, Frank S. Spaulding; two daughters, Rebecca L. Amaral of Orange MA, Lorie A. Spaulding of Fitchburg; her brother, Robert Marsh of Brookfield MA, three sisters, Janice Young of Townsend, Maryann Albert of Concord, MA, Ninalea Juran of PA; two grandchildren, Benjamin Wheeler of Orange and Seamus Maher-Amaral of Fitchburg as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. She is predeceased by her sister Linda Sinclair of Boise, Idaho. Kathy’s warmth, creativity and unwavering love for her family will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Kathy’s family will receive relatives and friends at calling hours from 4-6 PM Thursday, February 6, 2025 with a period prayer and reflection at 6 PM at the Anderson Funeral Home, 250 Main Street, Townsend. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her memory to the Townsend Senior Center.

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Kathleen J. (Sangster) Spaulding, of Townsend

March 19, 1948 - January 30, 2025