Katherine Huntley

Katherine J. Huntley, 60, of Sanford, died on Friday, February 19, 2016 with her family by her side following a courageous battle with cancer.Katherine was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire on January 31, 1956 to Gilbert and Thelma Pratt. When she was young her family moved to Sanford where she attended local schools, graduating from Sanford High School. Katherine loved gardening, flowers, butterflies and dragonflies. She also loved animals and was particularly fond of her two dogs, Cowgirl and Daisy May Duke. She had been a member of both the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and the AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary.Katherine was very hard working woman who took pride in the fact that she earned everything that she had. She made it a point to instill these values in her children. Her strength and courage were an inspiration to everyone who came into contact with her. She was a person that had that sparkle that attracted everybody and made everyone want to be around her. She was a fighter, had great spirit and energy and her smile was infectious. She will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend and will be dearly loved and missed by all forever.Surviving are her husband, Karl O. Huntley II of Sanford; three children, Lisa (Priss) McGrath of Pittsfield, Lorey (Pigit) Bagley of Sanford and William (Billy) McGrath of Sanford; four step-children, Tabitha Cheney of Sanford, Karl O. Huntley III of Sanford, Kayla Fleming of Sanford and Steven Huntley of Sanford; five siblings, Jim Call, Raymond Call, Frank Call, Nancy Call and Keri Jean; 15 grandchildren two great-grandchildren and many friends and extended family members.A committal service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, February 26th at the Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery located on Stanley Road in Springvale. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 PM on Sunday, February 28th at the AMVETS Post #3 located on School Street in Sanford.The family wishes to express their gratitude to everyone who helped and showed their love and support during Katherine's period of declining health.Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider sending a memorial contribution to the Dana Farber Institute, P.O. Box 849168 Boston, MA 02284-9168 or New England Cancer Specialists, 2 Independence Drive, Kennebunk, Maine 04043.Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale.To leave a message of condolence for the family please click on the condolences to the left.