Kathleen M. "Kathy" (Heald) Ettlinger obituary (2024)

Obituary For Kathleen M. "Kathy" (Heald) Ettlinger

Kathleen M. “Kathy” (Heald) Ettlinger, 52, of Peabody, died at her home following a lengthy illness on Thursday, May 28, 2009 with her family at her side.

Kathy was born in Lynn on September 18, 1956, the daughter of George M. Heald of Peabody and the late Mary C. (Gianino) Heald. She was raised in Peabody and graduated for Bishop Fenwick High School class of 1974 and resided in Peabody for most of her life. She pursued her education at Lowell University for a brief period and following many years of correspondence courses Kathy received a Bachelor Degree in Natural Health. She was well read and had an uncanny ability to retain facts.

Kathy began her working career in 1974 as a secretary at General Accident at the N.S. Shopping Center eventually becoming an administrative departmental manager. In 1990, she became employed for as an educational coordinator for the Independent Insurance Agents of Massachusetts before founding her own company in 1991. As the owner of Heald & Ettlinger Enterprises she traveled extensively training staff in developmental procedures at several insurance agencies, and in 1997 as a writer she founded the Tydea Poetry Company, which she operated until 2001. Kathy loved to play the piano, and sing, and as such performed extensively at Brooksby Village in Peabody and for many years volunteered at the Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem.

Kathy is survived by her husband Michael S. Ettlinger of Peabody with whom she shared 22 years of marriage; her son, Timothy M. “Tim” Ettlinger of Peabody; her siblings and their spouses, Martin S. and Lucille Heald of Derry, NH, Patricia L. “Trish” and James Dollard of Lebanon, OH, Marcia J. and Michael Lynch of No. Myrtle Beach, NC; her uncle and aunt John and Elaine Gianino of Lynnfield; her mother-in-law of Ann L. Ettlinger of Peabody; her 3 nieces, 1 nephew and 1 great nephew. Her cats will also miss Kathy.

A memorial service will be celebrated on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. in the Brooksby Chapel at 300 Brooksby Village Dr., Peabody to which relatives and friends are invited to attend. Memorial contributions may be made to the Northeast Animal Shelter, 200 Highland Ave., Salem, MA 01970.

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February 10, 2021

Lee Dickson

Michael,
I am so saddened by your loss. You and your family have been through so much. Just as Kathy's journey has crossed a threshold to what I beleive is a much better place, your life here starts a new chapter as well. Please take care of yourself. My thoughts and prayers are with you. lee
February 10, 2021

Michele Moran

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Mike
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your wife. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Michele
February 10, 2021

Jay Kannally

Mike,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jay Kannally and family
February 10, 2021

Ed & Janet Walleston

Our deepest sympathies. Kathy was one of the kindest persons we ever knew. We worked with her for many years and had some great times at GA. She was a hard worker and loyal friend. She will be missed by everyone.
February 10, 2021

Kathy hart

Dear Mike,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Kathy was such a kind person. I feel fortunate to have known her.
February 10, 2021

DEBBIE MAVROULES

MIKE..I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR WIFE. SHE WAS A REAL SWEETHEART. RIP KATHY
February 10, 2021

Bill Kennedy

Kathy was one of the nicest persons I ever had the privilige to know. I knew Kathy from her days at GA and after. She was smart, hardworking, but always just a nice person. I know the world is a better place for her. Somehow with that "unsinkable Molly Brown" attitude she always had, she is smiling and looking down at us. Thank you for giving me the chance to know you. My condolences to Michael and family. Bill Kennedy
February 10, 2021

Cathy Ryan

I am so sad to hear about Kathy's passing. I worked with her at General Accident in Peabody. She was always so sweet and elegant and she made friends with everyone she met. I knew she would have her own company some day; she just seemed so determined. My sincere sympathies to her husband and family.
February 10, 2021

Robin (Sawyer) Phillips

To Kathy's Family....I am just now seeing Kathy's Obituary online (Aug, 2010). I, too, worked with Kathy at General Accident back from 1977 to 1980. She was a beautiful person, inside and out! I am so sorry to hear of her passing. God Bless you Kathy! Your friend, Robin (Sawyer) Phillip (file clerk at GA)