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Kinlin, Carol M. (Austin) Gatie
, age 70, a former longtime resident of Norfolk, died on Sunday evening, January 10, 2010, at her Millis home.
Born in Franklin on December 19, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Harold F. and Agnes M. (Woodman) Austin. She was educated with the Franklin High School Class of 1957, and later married Lawrence J. Gatie. The couple had lived in San Diego and Boston while he was in the service. They later settled in Norfolk.
Carol enjoyed a long career as a line technician with New England Telephone under its various nomenclatures. She had been a member of the Amvets Post 495 Ladies’ Auxiliary in Millis and the Franklin Lodge of Elks Post 2136. Among Carol was happiest when spending time with her grandchildren and also liked playing golf, shuffleboard, cribbage, and pitch.
Beloved wife of Robert P. Kinlin from the time of their marriage in 1980 until his death in 1993, she is survived by two daughters, Donna L. Roche and husband Tom of Millis and Ann Marie Keyser and husband Bill of Norfolk; two sons, Lawrence J. Gatie, Jr. of St. Petersburg, FL, and Brian P. Gatie of Millis; 12 grandchildren, Daryll, Stephen, Brad, Ryan, Scott, Tommy, BJ, Wesley, Brendon, Michelle, Dina, and Nicole Rose; and three great-grandchildren, Tessa, Tristan, and Taylor. She was predeceased by a son, Thomas H. Gatie; two brothers, Joseph and Donald Austin; and two sisters, Lois Wilson and Betty Williams.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Jude Church, 86 Main Street, Norfolk, on Friday, Jan. 15th at 10:00a.m. Burial will follow at Norfolk Cemetery.
Visiting hours will be at the Roberts-Mitchell Funeral Home, 90 Curve Street, Millis, on Thursday 4 – 7p.m.
If desired, donations may be made in Carol’s memory to the Breast Cancer Research Fund, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445.
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| Michelle and Steve Bianchi |
(36rock@comcast.net): |
| Our deepest sympathy to Carol's family. She was a nice woman and neighbor. Carol fought a brave battle...we will miss her. |
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| Meredith and Peter johnson |
(mmjpoj@aol.com): |
| We are so sorry we can't be with you at this very sad time. We only knew Carol for a short while but admired her courage and strength. We will miss her at Rockville Meadows. |
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| The Nedder Family |
(SMCNED@MSN.COM): |
| We are all so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. |
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| Hank & Jackie Kniskern |
(HKJK1841@aol.com): |
| Our deepest sympathy are wth you in this very sad time. Carol was loved and we will really miss her |
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| Nancy Alger |
(nja1001@aol.com): |
| My deepest sympathies to Carol's family..Carol will be missed, I have known her for many yrs. and she put up a good fight. |
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| Kim Gatie Dempsey |
(Irishmom23@hotmail.com): |
Donna,
So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Time and our own busy lives often keep us away from family, but my thoughts are with you, your sister, and your brothers as you mourn her loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. With love, Kim |
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| John, Jackie Ryder & Family |
(rydrscoop@aol.com): |
| Our deepest sympathy to all of Carol's family and may she now rest in peace. |
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| Bob and Diane Mahan |
(rojomahan@aol.com): |
| Our hearts go out to all of you. So happy we had some time with your Mom on her visit to FL in Oct. It's been a pleasure spending so many years as her friend, since high school! Our love to you all.... |
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| Joyce Davis |
(tex5511@aol.com): |
Donna,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Your Mom was so fortunate to have your devoted love and support. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. She is now in a beautiful place and at peace. |
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| coyne family |
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| very sorry for your loss , love and prays with you all. |
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| Joe and Cathy Travers |
(jltjr27@comcast.net): |
| We are sorry we cannot be there. Carol was a great neighbor and a friend. |
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| charles w. morey |
(morey_128@msn.com): |
| sorry to hear about your loss. Charlie |
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