Kathleen A. Gent

January 30, 1932 - June 24, 2018

Kathleen A. Gent ,86 of Valatie, NY, passed away on June 24, 2018 after a brief illness. Born in Philmont, NY daughter of the late Wilmer and Edna Card, Kathleen was a graduate of Philmont High School. She was a devoted wife of 55 years to the love of her life, the late George E. Gent. Kathleen loved being a homemaker. She was a fantastic cook who wowed everyone with her delicious holiday feasts. She was a master at making every holiday special. She had a great sense of humor and loved watching movies and sharing laughs with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed vacationing with her children and grandchildren in Cape Cod, Maine, and Disney World. She was very kindhearted and was always concerned when someone was in need. She will be missed dearly by all who knew her. Kathleen is survived by her children Donna (Dick) Beebe and Dean (Laurel) Gent, and four grandchildren Matthew (Kristina) Beebe, Caitlin Beebe, and Alex and Shannon Gent as well as many nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her grandson Christopher Beebe and her seven siblings Charles Card, Edward Card, Wilmer Card Jr., Robert Card, Stanford Card, Effie Braunfels, and Elizabeth Galipeau. A Memorial service will be held on Friday at 11:00 A.M. at Sacred Heart Church in Castleton, NY. In lieu of Flowers contributions can be made to the Christopher Beebe Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Maple Hill High School, 1216 Maple Hill road, Castleton, NY.