Kathleen

Spalding

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Kathleen "Kat" Spalding was born in Southampton in 1936, the third of six children born to Julia (Buttonow) and George Ward.  She was raised in Sag Harbor.  Kathleen married John "Jack" Spalding of Astoria, Queens, in 1958.  The lived in Astoria for several years before settling in Bay Shore.  Kat and Jack were the parents to three children, Jean, John, and Jeffrey.

Kat was known for her vivacious and outgoing personality, and strong work ethic.  She worked in the school cafeteria for over 40 years.  She was a lifelong animal lover, having cherished many dogs throughout her life.  Kat and Jack also adopted several homeless cats.

She was predeceased by her infant son Jeffrey, her husband Jack, and her beloved siblings Donald, George, and Miriam.

Kathleen is survived by her daughter Jean, son-jn-law Richard, her son John, and two sisters Eileen and Judy.

Despite having never moved back to Sag Harbor, she always considered it to be her true home, and may she rest in peace there next to her cherished family members.