Nonotuck Dedicates Lee Office to Kitty Curtin

Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. was proud to dedicate its Lee office to the memory of Kathleen “Kitty” Kelly-Curtin on September 21. A crowd of Lee residents, Nonotuck staff, and Kitty’s friends and family gathered at the office at 14 Park Place during Lee’s Founders Day weekend to mark the occasion.

The Nonotuck community was devastated by Kitty’s passing on July 8, 2023. Kitty left behind an immeasurable impact, having served as the driving force behind the creation of our Adult Family Care (AFC) program, spent 26 years as a Shared Living caregiver, and worked for Nonotuck for 17 years, most recently as Executive Vice President of Operations.

After a welcome from Nonotuck CEO/President George H. Fleischner, Kitty’s son Devin delivered an invocation, followed by George’s keynote address, a dedication speech by Program Director Jill Gallagher, and the unveiling of a plaque naming the building by Jill and Care Manager Tammy Laurent. Reflections on Kitty’s legacy were shared by Care Manager Maggy Walto and former Nonotuck Chief Operating Officer and current Nonotuck Board member Rich French.

All the speakers remembered Kitty for her warmth, leadership, and dedication to her family, including Danny MacDonald, with whom she shared a home as a Shared Living Caregiver for 26 years. They also highlighted her entrepreneurial spirit, community connections, and joyous personality. George Fleischner spoke at length about Kitty’s family history in the town of Lee, where she resided and ran multiple local businesses.

A reception followed the presentation ceremony.

“In comparison to the life of an extraordinary person this dedication is a modest way to honor Kitty. But I see it as fitting as Kitty was a humble individual. Kitty loved the town of Lee and the people who live here.” says George Fleischner. “She had great warmth, kindness, and love of family and the community. These feelings serve as a lasting tribute to the legacy she built, one of compassion, entrepreneurship, and love. Kitty’s spirit will continue to inspire us all, and we are honored to preserve her memory in this way. She was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, colleague, and life partner who is now honored well into the future with the dedication of this office.”