Kathleen Ann ‘Kathy’ Dance

Kathleen Ann ‘Kathy’ Dance

SHARON — Kathleen Ann “Kathy” Dance, 69, of Sharon, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, in her home. She was the loving wife of the late Thomas Dance.

Kathleen was born Jan. 14, 1953, in Port Chester, New York, the daughter of the late Joseph and Veronica Dzaluk Grandison. Kathleen was a graduate of Greenwich High School.

She began her career at Fawcett Publications in Greenwich. After moving to Sharon in 1984, Kathy worked for several local businesses including the Kenny Funeral Home.

At the time of her death she was a customer service representative for Superior Plus Energy Services, where she worked for 22 years.

She is survived by her daughters, Carrie-Ann Dance of Sharon, and Jamie Kennedy and her husband Thomas of Harwinton.

She was the beloved Nana of Autumn, Thomas, and Sophia Beeman, and Kayden and Kolton Kennedy.

Also surviving are her sister Tina Spinelli and her husband Ludwig and their sons, Matt, Geoff, and Justin.

She was predeceased by her son Woodrow Dance.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Wednesday, Oct. 19, at St. Bernard’s Church, New Street, Sharon.

Calling hours were at the Kenny Funeral Home, 41 Main St., Sharon, on Tuesday, Oct. 18.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Sharon Volunteer Ambulance, P.O. Box 357, Sharon, CT. 06069. The Kenny Funeral Home has care of arrangements.

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