Saratoga Springs, NY - Kathryn "Kitsey" Harrington Schrade, 83, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2012.
Born August 28, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Daniel E. Harrington and Letitia Gaffney Harrington. Kitsey was a graduate of Saratoga Springs High School and Whitworth College in Brookhaven, Miss. She was a teacher at St. Clement’s Elementary School, substitute teacher for the Saratoga Springs School District, registrar at the National Museum of Racing and a hostess at Olde Bryan Inn. She was active in the Orenda Garden Club, Flower and Fruitful Mission, Saratoga Polo and golf club and bridge club. She was an avid reader and lover of music and dance. Kitsey was a supporter of the Saratoga Springs Public Library, Saratoga Historical Society, Hyde Museum as well as a patron of NYC Ballet, a contributor to PBS and a volunteer at Yaddo.
In addition to her parents, Kitsey is predeceased by her husband, the late Henry J. Schrade, and two brothers, Daniel and Robert Harrington.
Survivors include her three daughters, Susan, Betsy and Barbara; niece, Ann Harrington; and several other nieces and nephews.
There will be no public calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs.
Burial will be in the family plot at St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave., Saratoga Springs.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to 3 Springs at Wesley Health Care Center for all their kindness and loving care. We will always remember their compassion.
Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, (518) 584-5373.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
