- Date Of Birth: February 11, 1965
- Date Of Death: February 9, 2015
- State: Connecticut
Kathleen Congdon – February 11, 1965 – February 9, 2015 – Norwich.
Kathleen Elizabeth Congdon, 49, of Norwich, CT and formerly of Costa Mesa, CA, died peacefully on February 9, 2015 at The William W. Backus Hospital after a long illness.
Kathleen was born on February 11, 1965 in Norwich, the daughter of Susan (FitzGerald) Congdon of Norwich and the late Henry A. Congdon. Kathleen was a loving daughter and sister, a kind and dedicated teacher, devoted aunt and loyal friend. She had a twinkle in her eye and an outlook on life that allowed her to remain forever young at heart. Kathleen attended St. Patrick Cathedral School and graduated from The Norwich Free Academy, class of 1983, Marymount College (Tarrytown, NY campus) and Fordham University. Kathleen taught kindergarten, first and second grade. She dedicated her teaching career to underserved student populations at Title I schools including P.S. 306 in New York, Wequonnoc Elementary School in Norwich and Janie P. Abbott Elementary School in Lynwood, California. In addition to her teaching career, Kathleen worked at Pottery Barn in Costa Mesa for many years. Kathleen cherished her Abbott Elementary School and Pottery Barn colleagues who provided tremendous support throughout her illness.
