KATHLEEN ANN KRAYEWSKY

VERGENNES — Kathleen Ann Krayewsky, 69, of Vergennes, Vt., passed away early in the morning on Feb. 1, 2025, at the Helen Porter Nursing Center in Middlebury. The cause of death was brought on by complications of a rare systemic muscle disease she battled for nearly thirty years.

Born in the Bronx, New York City, on Feb. 16, 1955, Kathleen was the daughter of John and Patricia (Cawley) Baxter. She was a graduate of John A. Coleman High School in Kingston, N.Y., and the State University of New York at New Paltz.

After moving to Vergennes in 1992, Kathleen became an active member of St. Peter’s Catholic community. For years, she devoted herself to the church’s administrative office, registering children for the sacraments, and organizing and teaching religious education classes. Kathleen found great joy in maintaining the flowers at St. Peter’s, especially during Christmas. Kathleen was also a passionate, talented quilter. In 1976, she cherished her time alongside forty-one dedicated women and friends to create the Ulster County Bicentennial Quilt, which is still on display at the McDonald DeWitt Library in Stone Ridge, N.Y. Her children were each blessed to receive a specialty quilt she made, and also share a wonderful Christmas quilt that rotates amongst them each year.

As a second generation American with Irish roots, Kathleen had an affinity for genealogy and created an extensive family tree. She greatly enjoyed reading history, experienced memorable travels abroad in Europe, welcomed the companionship of animals, and loved living in Vermont. The changing colors of the seasons, a sunrise, a summer breeze, or a rainy day to read brought her great comfort and joy.

As a mother, her tireless support and logistical efforts over decades for sports, concerts, and events for her children was profoundly impactful. Kathleen was a devout Catholic, a caring and kind soul who always provided a listening ear and sound advice when requested. Her kindness and generosity was felt and will continue to be felt by many in both tangible and intangible ways. Throughout her long battle against a rare disease, Kathleen never complained and could always find happiness. Her faith, an instrumental component of her life, made her an indomitable spirit. Kathleen will be sorely missed.

Survivors include four children: Richard and his wife Kelly of New Haven, Vt.; Matthew of Westchester County, N.Y.; Kate Nave and her husband KC of La Grande, Ore.; and Joseph of Minneapolis, Minn. She also leaves behind three grandsons, Henry, Jack and Hank; and a brother, John Baxter and his wife Kathia of East Windsor, N.J.

A burial service will be held at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Vergennes, Vt. on May 13.

Arrangements under the direction of Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home, Middlebury, VT. Online condolences at www.sandersonfuneralservice.com. ◊