Kathleen B. Dorigo

Kathleen (Brown) Dorigo of Franklin, passed away peacefully at the Hospice House, Concord, on Sept. 13, 2025. Kathleen was a resident of The Golden Crest, Franklin. 

Kathleen grew up in Franklin, attended Franklin High School, graduating with the class of 1964. She graduated as a registered nurse from St. Elizabeth’s Hospital School of Nursing. She worked at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital prior to moving to Germany, working as a civilian registered nurse at Landstuhl Medical Center. Upon return to the states, Kathy focused on long-term care and worked at several nursing facilities in Massachusetts, including Pine Knoll Nursing Center of Lexington and Sancta Maria Nursing of Cambridge. She also did private consulting work in the area of long-term care. Following retirement from her professional career and return to New Hampshire, Kathy worked in customer service at AutoServ of Tilton. 

Kathleen was predeceased by her parents, Ernest Brown and Frances (Cushing) Brown, and by her brother, Robert J. Brown. 

Kathy leaves many close and loving friends she acquired from all parts of her life. She cherished each and every one and maintained a special bond with each. Kathy always enjoyed meeting and connecting with people, and was a wonderful mentor to many, especially those who were entering the nursing field or related careers. 

Kathy was an avid Boston sports fan. She followed the Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics and Bruins faithfully and with great passion. She always had the game on and knew the score.

A time of visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at the Thibault-Neun Funeral Home, 143 Franklin St., Franklin. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 11 a.m. at St. Gabriel Parish of St. Paul Church in Franklin, after which we will proceed to the Holy Cross Cemetery for burial. A reception will follow the burial. 

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations in memory of Kathleen to the Golden Crest Activity Fund, 29 Baldwin St., Franklin, NH 03235.

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