TEMPLE – Kathleen V. Chase Carpenter passed away on June 20, 2016 after a brief illness.
She was born in Bridgton, the daughter of Virginia (Carpenter) Chase and Bill Chase, and grew up in Limerick.
Kathy was an authentic and remarkable woman who lived a full and conscientious life. She fought her illness with positivity and grace, using non-conventional healing methods. Her life’s pleasures were gardening, visiting the ocean, camping with friends and family, road trips, her Volvo, Arthur, and most of all, her beautiful grandchildren. She loved butter, rich foods, and most especially dessert! She was an amazing cook and canner Extraordinaire! Kathy was a staunch environmentalist, who believed her grandchildren’s future depended on being mindful, using less, and preserving our natural resources. During her many house renovations, she enjoyed using sustainable and repurposed products. She adored her cats, Harry and George; her goats, Queenie and Royal; and loved her chickens.
She is survived by; her children, Gabriel and Benjamin from Parsonsfield, Amber from Kennebunk; Sage from Breton Woods, NH; her grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Emily from Tamworth, NH, Aurora and Reed of Kennebunk, Tyler, Bella and Riley of Parsonsfield; her siblings, David Carpenter and wife Martha of Danvers, MA, June Locklin of Alachua, FL, William Chase of Temple, Melody Chase of Temple; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Kathy felt extremely blessed by the support she received from her family, close friends and all her amazing cousins! She was so appreciative of the vast amount of love she received from everyone, which helped complete her journey.
A service will be held on July 9, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Limerick Congregational Church, 43 Main St., in Limerick. A celebration of her life will be held immediately after, at Cindy and Brad Libby’s house, 42 Washington St., in Limerick. In lieu of flowers, please consider supporting local farms and businesses.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Rd., Farmington, ME 04938.
RIP Kathy, you were a great lady, you will be missed, no more pain for you say Hi to Margaret for me.
Bill and Taryn, we are sorry to learn of the loss of your sister Kathleen. Please accept our sympathies.
Death breaks into our lives with such force and deprives us of our dear loved ones. The grief that Kathleen’s death has caused is indescribable. No wonder the Bible calls death an enemy. (1 Corinthians 15:26) Jesus tells us to look forward to the time when all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out to a resurrection of life. (John 5:28) This is a comforting hope to help sustain you during this difficult time. We can all look forward to the time when we will see our loved ones again, death will be no more and God will make all things new, at that time we will all have the opportunity to live forever in a paradise earth. In the meantime may the fond memories of Kathleen comfort you and may God grant you the ability to endure.
My heartfelt condolences to Melody. I met Kathleen a few months ago thru Melody. We connected and I am honored to have met her. RIP my friend.