Obituary of Kathleen Ellen Sanders

Kathleen “Kat” E. Sanders, 54, of Amston, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017, surrounded by her family at home.  Kathleen was born on July 19, 1963 in Hartford. She was the daughter of the late Robert H. and Dorothy (Morrison) Sanders.  She leaves behind her beloved daughters, Brianna Trainor and Giselle Pruneau both of Amston; a brother Michael Sanders and his wife Susan of Glastonbury; a sister Sharon Poulin of Glastonbury; a nephew, Kyle Poulin and two nieces, Tori Poulin and Molly Sanders all of Glastonbury; her aunt Mary Lou Danahy, cousins, many special friends and her beloved dogs, Piper and Cisco.  Kathleen grew up in Glastonbury and lived there most of her life before moving to Amston. She worked as a Claims Adjuster for Zurich North America.  She belonged to St. James Episcopal Church in Glastonbury.  She had a special talent for cooking, baking and grilling. Kat was her happiest outdoors on a sunny day, hiking, gardening, camping and swimming in Amston Lake.  She enjoyed vacationing in Maine with her family, going to the beach and taking road trips with her daughters.  She was passionate about the music she loved and enjoyed many, many concerts. She had a soft spot for all animals and rescued every pet she ever had.  She was a generous person and offered her love and home up to anyone that was in need of a friend.  A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 18, 2017, at the Mulryan Funeral Home, 725 Hebron Ave., Glastonbury. The Rev. Denise Cabana will be officiating. Burial will follow in East Cemetery, Manchester.  Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday, December 17, 2017 from 2-4 p.m. For online condolences please visit www.mulryanfh.com.