Kathryn M. Branche

Albany-Kathryn (Hulbert) Branche, 87,wife of the late James H. Branche, died Sunday November 7, 2010 at her home in Mansfield, Ma. surrounded by family and friends. Born February 22, 1923 in Coxsackie, N.Y, Kathryn graduated from Coxsackie High School in 1940. She earned her diploma at the St. Peters School of Nursing and continued working at St. Peters Hospital as a Registered Nurse. In 1944, Kathryn enlisted in the United States Army. Soon after, while waiting for a bus, Kathryn met the love of her life, James Branche. She was stationed from 1945 to 1946 in San Antonio, Texas as a 2nd Lieutenant. Working as a Registered Nurse she proudly cared for sick and injured soldiers of World War II. Kathryn and Jim were married in 1951. They opened their family business, Branche Drug Store in Loudonville, NY. Later in 1967, the Branche Theatre emerged under Kathryn and Jim’s construction and ownership. In later years, Kathryn spent many hours volunteering her time to the Holy Cross Church in Albany, NY. Recently, in 2008 both Kathryn and her brother Howard were honored as WWII veterans in their hometown of Coxsackie, NY. Kathryn is survived by her seven children, “5 boys, 2 girls”, James Jr., John, Regina, Peter, Christopher, Michael, and Ellen. Kathryn is also survived by her sister, Julie (Hulbert) Rappleyea of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., brother, Howard Hulbert and wife Roberta of Coxsackie NY, and Matthew Hulbert of Loudonville NY. She is loved by many nieces and nephews. Her 18 grandchildren will remember her dearly as, “GaGa”. Funeral services Friday, November 12, 2010 at 8:45 am from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen St Albany thence to the Parish of All Saints Catholic Church, Albany at 9:30 am where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Thursday, November 11, 2010 3:00 to 7:00 pm in the funeral home. Interment St Agnes Cemetery, Menands. To leave the family a special message on their guest book; view Kathryn’s Cinematic Life Tribute; obtain directions or a prayer card; or share a photo or E-card with them, please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Kathryn M. Branche

February 22, 1923 - November 7, 2010