Kathryn A. Minard

SAUGERTIES…. Kathryn A. Minard, 85, of Main St., died Friday, December 29, 2023 at the Ferncliff Nursing Home.  Born February 19, 1938 in Brooklyn, she was the daughter of the late Wilford and Loretta Ellsworth.   Survivors include a daughter, Brenda Aupperlee of Saugerties, two grandchildren: Brandon Minard of Glenville and Tyler Aupperlee of Saugerties and a great grandson, Wesley Minard, and her beloved dog, Sunny Mae.  A sister, Loretta, of Ulster Park and several nieces and nephews also survive.  She was predeceased by her close sister, Alleda Ellsworth and her brother, Bob Ellsworth.

    Before retirement, Kathryn was a home health aide for many years.  Kathryn was always extremely proud of caring for peoples' loved ones and helping those that needed it.  Above all, Kathryn was an extremely kind person.  She faced the many adversities of life stoically, and rung every bit of joy and happiness from the good times.  Kathryn always loved her family dearly, and was always ready to go on an adventure with them, whether that was out of state to visit her brother in New Hampshire, trips to Boston, local camping trips, or just out to eat.  In this regard, her sister Alleda was her constant companion.  Kathryn was a devout Catholic.  While she outlived many of her closest family and friends, she is now reunited and has the opportunity for infinite adventures with them now.   

 Survivors include a daughter, Brenda Aupperlee of Saugerties, two grandchildren: Brandon Minard of Glenville and Tyler Aupperlee of Saugerties and a great grandson, Wesley Minard, and her beloved dog, Sunny Mae.  A sister, Loretta, of Ulster Park and several nieces and nephews also survive.  She was predeceased by her close sister, Alleda Ellsworth and her brother, Bob Ellsworth.

Her Funeral Service will be held 11:00 AM Thursday at the Seamon-Wilsey Funeral Home, Inc. Cor. of John & Lafayette Sts., Saugerties.    Burial will follow in the Montrepose Cemetery, Kingston.   Friends will be received on Wednesday 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.   Family suggestion donations in her memory be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.   Expressions of condolence may be shared with the family on Kathryn’s Tribute Wall at SeamonWilseyFuneralHome.

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