Kathleen A. JENKINS

DANBY — Kathleen A. Despres, 91, a lifetime resident of Danby, died Wednesday morning, March 16, 2005, at Haven Health Care Center in Rutland.She was born on April 29, 1913, in Danby, the daughter of Edward and Grace (Winship) Jenkins.Mrs. Despres was a member of the Danby Congregational Church and their Ladies Aid Society and the American Legion Auxiliary in Danby.She had been employed as a cook at the Danby School for 27 years until her retirement in 1995.Survivors include a son, Richard Despres and his wife Caroline of Woodstock, N.Y.; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Edward Despres of Niskayuna, N.Y.; 10 grandchildren, Armond Despres, Kim Despres, Julie Toung, Joel Despres, Grant Despres, Adriene Green, Kathy Baran, Jeanne Lightbody, Richard Despres Jr. and John Despres; and 19 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur Despres, in 1978; a son, Edward, in 1995; a granddaughter, Lisa, in 1997, three sisters and two brothers.Friends may call from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.Friday at Wallingford Aldous Funeral Home.Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Danby Congregational Church. The Rev. Lawrence Switzer, pastor, will officiate.Burial will be at a later date in the Danby-Scottsville Cemetery.Memorial contribution may be made to the Danby Congregational Church, South Main Street, Danby VT 05739.