It is with great sadness that the family of Kathleen Louise Garlington (Kathy) announce her passing on Saturday December 18, 2021 at the age of 71 years

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Mark Garlington, her mother, Mary Lavanga, her children: Stacy DiFiore, Ernie DiFiore and his wife, Dana DIFiore, Geno DiFiore and fiancé, Maris Ditolla, Stefanni Steele and her husband, Michael Steele, and bonus sons, Justin Whitman and Adam Garlington. Her grandchildren: Anthony Martin, Sammy DiFiore, Alliyah Martin, Olivia DiFiore. Her brothers: Richard Power, Patrick Sullivan his wife, Patty Sullivan, Michael Sullivan and his wife Doris Sullivan and David Sullivan. She will also be dearly missed by extended family, her in-laws The Garlington family, and by her friends. Kathy was preceded in death by her father, Eugene Lavanga and sister, Joanne Kolifrath.

Kathy had a strength that was beyond understanding and a heart that overflowed with love. Her presence could light up a room and her laughter could fill it. She would take every opportunity she had to be kind. Kathy would listen with an open heart and she would offer words of wisdom. She encouraged all who knew her to just have faith and lived everyday giving Glory to God.  Kathy was truly a blessing to all who knew her.

Family and friends are invited to her calling hours at Brookside Chapel and Funeral Home 116 Main St. Plaistow, NH on Monday, January 3, 2021  from 3:00 to 5:00pm