Kathleen Levesque

Kathleen 'Kay' L. Levesque, 80, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, died on June 22, 2024. She was the wife of the late Joseph Levesque. Born in Providence, RI on June 26, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Joseph William and Agnes (Ryan) Landry.

Kay spent part of her youth in Bethel, Maine where she had some of her fondest memories learning how to bake and ski with family and friends. She later returned to Rhode Island to start a family. Her work career included A.T. Cross, Club Claiborne, Johnson and Wales, and Morris Novelty. While Kay took pride in all her careers, she was extremely proud to work at her son's coffee shop, Brewed Awakenings. Kay enjoyed Matunuck Beach, Theatre by the Sea, summers in Sand Hill Cove, and was deeply involved in St. Anthony's Church. She loved to organize social gatherings with her local community at Country View and Hancock Estates. Kay was known for lighting up the room, making everyone feel comfortable, and having a good time. If you knew Kay, you loved Kay. She will always be remembered and never forgotten.

Kathleen is survived by her children, Karen Dore and husband Jeffrey of Tiverton, David Levesque and wife Natalie of Narragansett, Brian Levesque of San Francisco, and Jeffrey Russo, (son of late Thomas Russo) and his wife Jackie of Boca Raton, FL. Kay is also survived by her four beloved grandchildren Justin and Joshua Dore, and Jessica and Lacey Levesque, as well as her brothers Joseph W. "Billy" Landry and wife Sheila, and James Landry. Her extended family includes Kristen, Jillian, Nick, Ryan, and Jill as well as her four great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Maureen DiGiulio.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday, June 28, from 3:00-7:00pm in the Connors Funeral home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth, with a funeral service to begin at 6:30pm in the funeral home.

In honor of her dedication to her neighbors and her community spirit, donations may be made to the Hancock Estates, Community Activity Fund, 345 Hancock Street Tiverton, RI 02878. If you wish to donate, please make out to Jodi Toste, Property Manager.