Kathleen Pritchett, age 67 of Newtown died on March 25th after a long battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig ’s disease). Mrs. Pritchett was the wife of Wayne W. Pritchett. She was born in Morristown, New Jersey on December 26, 1945, to John and Helen (Sharkey) O'Brien. Her parents and both of her children, Laura and Tim, predeceased her.

Later in life, Kathy pursued a college education, something that she put aside in her young married life. In 2005 she received a degree from Naugatuck Valley Community College. Until her illness began, she worked in the Newtown School System, caring for children in the before and after school program.

Her life was devoted to her family and friends. After the death of their daughter, Wayne and Kathy raised their four grandsons, currently ranging in ages from 26 to 15.

In addition to her husband of 47years, she leaves behind her four grandchildren, Matthew, Andrew and Chris Eriquez and Timothy Pritchett. Her siblings Patty Bolcar, Barbara Brown, and Gerald O’Brien, all of New Jersey, also survive her.
Friends may call Wednesday March 27th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm in the Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street, Newtown. Interment in Holy Rood Cemetery, Morristown, NJ will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the ALS Association, www.alsa.org. will be appreciated. To leave online condolences, visit www.honanfh.com

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