Kathleen M. Malone

Kathleen M. (Wageling) Malone, 61 of Manchester, passed December 19, 2012 in her home. Born in Manchester on September 21, 1951 to Ed and Irene Wageling (Mitchell), she spent her early years caring for her younger siblings and focusing on her studies. During her time at West High School she achieved membership to the National Honor Society. She then attended the University of NH.

Kathy then met the love of her life, Thomas Malone, whom she was happily married to for 41 years. She was soon blessed with two sons, Jeffrey Malone and James Malone, both of Manchester. Kathy then moved with her family to Troy, NH to build a home and a career. She would later move back to Manchester with her family for career opportunities.

Kathy started in the bakery department of the local grocery store and over the years worked her way up to become the Store Manager of Hannaford's in Manchester, where she proved to be a loyal and true leader.

During her years of service with Hannaford, she was also a dedicated volunteer with both The March of Dimes and The American Red Cross. Throughout her life, Kathy always found a way to help those less fortunate.

In her later years, she loved to spend her time tending to her beautiful flower garden, which flourished under her green thumb.

In addition to philanthropy and gardening, Kathy adored any moment spent with her grandchildren, Samuel, Mason Belle and Abraham. Her family was the center of her life, she will be missed by many. She also enjoyed cruising with family and friends, reading, watching movies and attending the theatre.

Along with her husband, children and grandchildren, Kathy is survived by her sister Lisa and her husband Matt Swank, of Manchester, and her brothers, Tom Wageling of Manchester, Andy Wageling and his wife Lorraine, of Loudon, Eric Wageling and his wife Donna, of Dumbarton, along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday, December 28, 2012 at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 102 Main Street, Manchester. Burial will take place at the convenience of the family.

Memorial Donations may be made to The March of Dimes, 10 Ferry Street, Suite 419, Concord, NH 03301.

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