Katherine 'katie J. Kelly Obituary (1993

ROCKLAND - Katherine J. 'Katie' Kelly, 17, died suddenly late Monday evening, November 8, 2010, from injuries received in an automobile accident on Barnestown Road in Hope.Born in Rockport, March 1, 1993, she was the daughter of Gene R. Kelly and Susan D. Bragdon. Until moving to Rockland four years ago, Katie lived in South Thomaston. She attended Gilford-Butler Elementary School, Owls Head Central School, Rockland District Middle School and, at the time of her death, was a Senior at Rockland District High School. She played girls basketball in middle school and girls softball while in high school. Because of her desire to help others, she was proud to earn a Certified Nurses Assistant degree at Mid-Coast School of Technology in Rockland, last year. Katie expressed her artistic abilities by painting, drawing and doing crafts. She enjoyed ice skating, loved to eat; particularly 'Poutine', and loved children, often babysitting for many families.Katie's Dad said that she was a 'free spirit', and that she loved to travel with her traveling buddy and cousin, Erika. She particularly enjoyed visiting Prince Edward Island, theme parks where Katie rode every wild ride, and family gatherings at the family camp in Jackman. She also loved music including R&B and Rap. Her song was 'Airplanes', by B.O.B.Katie connected to and loved many people who will greatly miss her vivacious smile.Katie was pre-deceased by her aunt June Robbins and her paternal grandfather, Austin R. Kelly. She is survived by her father, Gene; brother, MacKenzie Kelly; sister, Casey Kelly; mother, Susan, all of Rockland; half brother, Josh Schatzer; half sister, Jessica Schatzer, both of Michigan; paternal grandmother, Patricia Kelly of Rockport; aunts and uncles including, John and Terrie Kelly, Jack and Erika Kelly all of Lincolnville, Patrick and Catrina Kelly of Rockport, Jimmy Robbins of Camden, David and Pam Bragdon of Rockland; one nephew, Jackson Riley, and many cousins.Family and friends are invited to visit from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, November 15, 2010, at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 18, 2010, at the funeral home. A reception will follow at 104 Limerock.Those who wish may make memorial contributions to MCST (Midcoast School of Technology), Attn: Katie Kelly Fund, One South Main Street, Rockland, ME 04841.