WILTON – Kathryn A. “Kate” (Kibling) Bennett, 74, of Wilton, passed away on Thursday Feb. 18, 2016, at Saratoga Hospital.
Born October 17, 1941 in Cambridge, she was the daughter of the late Glenn and Bessie (Andrus) Kibling.
Kathryn was a graduate of Poultney High School in Vermont.
On August 19, 1962, she married Herbert J. Bennett at the Methodist Church in Granville.
Kathryn worked for the Van Raalte Insurance in Saratoga and also Price Chopper Markets. After her retirement, she enjoyed watching children.
She was a founding member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Wilton and taught Sunday school for 37 years. Kathryn sang in the choir for almost 50 years, was a youth leader, a member of the women’s group and served on the church council. She was extremely proud of her work to raise money to send children to camp. Kathryn was President of the Wilton Heritage Society, active in the Grange and Daughters of the American Revolution but most of all, she enjoyed family and friends. She is most remembered for her love of life and her ability to remain active despite her disabilities.
Besides her parents, Kathryn was predeceased by sisters, Pat Renaud, Elizabeth “Betty” Matt, Virginia Croff, Charlotte Smith, her brothers, Donald Kibling, Charles Kibling, and George Kibling.
Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Herbert Bennett of Wilton; her children, Kevin S. Bennett of Wilton, Kimberly A. Bennett-Schwardt and her husband, Kevin of Ballston Spa and Karen B. Luedtke and her husband, Benjamin of Freeport, IL; her grandchildren, Scott Gelina, Megan Birch, Grace Luedtke and Caleb Luedtke; her great grandchildren, Joshua James Birch and Benjamin Birch; her sister, Ruth Lorette and her companion, Ron of Wilton; her brothers Robert Kibling and his wife, Rita of the state of Washington and Ralph Kibling of Hudson Falls; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and her beloved grandpuppy, Tigger.
Friends may call Sunday, February 28, 2016, From 2 to 4 p.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Wilton, 155 Ballard RD in Wilton.
A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, February 28, 2016 (following the calling hours) at the church with the Rev. Keith Mann, pastor, officiating.
Burial will take place in the spring at Gurn Springs Cemetery in the town of Wilton.
Donations in memory of Kathryn may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 155 Ballard Rd., Gansevoort, NY 12831, The Arthritis Foundation, 1717 Central Ave., Albany, New York 12205, American Cancer Society, 959 U.S. 9, Queensbury, New York 12804 or Kids Wish Network, 4060 Louis Ave., Holiday, FL 34691.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls
To Karen and your entire family… Your mom was one of the most amazing ladies I remember from my childhood. She always welcomed me into your home and treated me as her own while I was there visiting. Karen, you are JUST as amazing and I will continue to pray for you and your family.
Bennett family, Sorry for your lost. Katie was a wonderful person. I new her since I was a little girl. I use to hang out with Kim. She was a caring and loving person. She will surely be miss. Rest in peace Katie
We are all so sorry for your loss. Katie had so much love to give people around her, and we hope you know we’re trying to send as much love back to you to try to help you through this time.
Love-
the Bosselman/Badger families.
So sorry for your loss Herbert. Your family was close to my Dads, Ernie Fuller for many many years. May the Lord be close in your time of need.
Dan and Joyce Fuller.
Our Mom has another one come home. I can hear everyone talking at the same time, just like always at a family gathering. Kate, no more suffering. Oh! those canasta and continental rummy games.
Karen, I am so sorry. Losing a Mom is one of the most difficult of life’s experiences. I enjoyed meeting and visiting with your parents when they came to the SRC. I’m glad you were able to spend some time with her before her passing. My sincere sympathies to you and your family.
Karen, now I know where your compassion and energy to serve others comes from. You will miss your mom forever but she will certainly live on in you. May you and your family find comfort during this difficult time.
I am sorry for your families loss of Mrs. Kathryn A. “Kate” Bennett. Please be comforted in knowing that Jehovah God cares for you and will comfort you in your time of grief. (1 Pet. 5:7)
Karen: I know how much you will miss your mom, but she will live on forever in your heart and memories. So sorry for your whole family.
Best wishes to Kimberly, Herb, and the rest of the Bennett family as you say good bye to Kate, celebrate her life, and look ahead to the future. Although I did not know Kate well, I do know she was loving, and loved.
Fond regards,
Jeffrey Schwardt
You have my sympathy,losses are so sad, but things get better as time passes
The last time I say Kate and Herb was at the Wilton Heritage Society’s Christmas Party.
She was a wonderful person and I am glad that I knew her.
Jerry Orton