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Kathleen M. Kilcoyne Flannigan, 70, of Northford passed away peacefully on Sept. 10 at the MidState Medical Center, Meriden, with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of 45 years to Francis “Frank” Flannigan. Kathleen was born in New Haven on Oct. 30, 1946, and was the daughter of the late Harry and Catherine Meehan Kilcoyne.

Kathleen was a licensed practical nurse. She first worked at Yale-New Haven Hospital for twelve years and later for the Mary Wade Home for many years starting in the late 1970’s; she retired in 2011. Kathleen loved to go antiquing, take rides on Sundays, and watch QVC. She taught catechism at St. Francis Catholic School in New Haven, was a member of the Legion of Mary Society at St. Francis Church, worked tirelessly as a volunteer for the pro-life movement, and was also on the board of directors that founded and opened the Life Haven Shelter in New Haven.

She was the mother-in-law of Amelia Brasile; the loving grandmother of Kiera Flannigan; and the sister of Kevin Kilcoyne and Kerry Campaniolo. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. She was predeceased by her son Timothy Flannigan.

Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Ave., Sept. 15 at 10:30 a.m. Family and friends may call from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Augustine Church at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St., I-91 Tech Ctr. #3, Rocky Hill, CT 06067, or the American Diabetes Association, 2080 Silas Deane Highway, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. For an online obituary, visit www.northhavenfuneral.com.