Nonotuck to Dedicate Lee Office to Kitty Curtin

Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. is proud to announce the dedication of our Lee office in memory of Kathleen “Kitty” Kelly-Curtin. The historical building, located at 14 Park Place, will be publicly dedicated to Kitty during Founders Day Weekend in Lee, on September 21 at 9:00 a.m.

The Lee Historical Commission unanimously approved the dedication this Spring. Previously, the house was named for Edward Bosworth, a local businessman who made it his home in 1872. “The Lee Historical Commission is pleased that the Bosworth House (rebuilt in 1901 after having burned down) is being dedicated to the wonderful works of Kitty Kelly-Curtin, from one of the Lee community’s long standing families,” says Commission member Susan Stone. “Preservation and meaningful reuse is part of our mission.”

Kitty Curtin

Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. was devastated by the sudden passing of Kitty last July. Kitty left behind an incalculably massive impact on the Nonotuck community, 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.

She left behind two sons, her life partner, and a large network of family and friends.

Kitty grew up in a large family in Lee, Massachusetts, and graduated from Springfield Technical Community College, Berkshire Community College, Maria College, and the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts. She was a registered nurse with a Bachelor of Science degree and held a Massachusetts educator’s license to teach practical nursing.

Kitty’s life changed significantly when she began what became a 26-year shared living journey with Daniel “Danny” J. MacDonald in 1992. Over a few years’ time, Kitty and Danny grew very close and decided they wanted to live together in a unique model called Shared Living through Nonotuck. In 1996, Danny moved into Kitty’s home with her young family. The ensuing years were filled with love, joy, amusement, and an outgrowth of a plethora of unique and special relationships that bonded Danny and his community, family, friends, and supporters of all ages. Together, they lived an amazingly active and exciting life.

President and CEO of Nonotuck George H. Fleischner said: “Kitty’s dedication and passion for helping others were unparalleled. This passion not only shaped the foundation of our Adult Family Care program but also enriched the lives of everyone she touched. By dedicating our Lee office in her memory, we honor her legacy and ensure that her spirit of love, compassion and community continues to inspire us all. Kitty’s impact will be felt for generations to come, and it is an honor and a privilege to celebrate her life and contributions in this meaningful way.”

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