1981
Kristin
2016
Kristin J. Long (Long)
January 20, 1981 — December 13, 2016
After earning her degree in sociology and social work, Kristin's dedication to human services became clear. Her first job was at a homeless shelter, where she met a despondent elderly widow"a new arrival whose home had fallen into grave disrepair. During her time off from work, Kristin, and a friend she recruited, remediated and rebuilt the widow's home, which allowed the widow many additional independent years there. Kristin continued her work in human services by becoming a licensed nursing assistant and enjoyed working with the elderly and in emergency medicine. She later became an EMT while completing a course of nursing study.
From a young age, Kristin's passion was performance arts. In high school, she enjoyed singing the national anthem at sporting events, singing with the chorus, and performing in various theatrical productions. As an adult, Kristin was an accomplished singer and songwriter who filled local venues and shared billing, regionally, with several national acts. She made the time to sing at countless weddings, funerals, and other special occasions for family, friends, and even fans.
Kristin's beautiful smile, acts of kindness and generosity, musical gifts, fantastic sense of humor, and spontaneous forays into physical comedy will be remembered fondly by all who knew her. She made friends easily and never forgot their names or faces" once her friend, always her friend.
Kristin is survived by her daughter, Julia Keneally; her parents and step-parents, Beatrice and Robert Welch and Robert and Barbara Long; her paternal grandparents, Theresa and Robert Long, Sr.; four sisters and a brother-in-law, Nicole and David Luczynski, Victoria Welch, Kathryn Long, and Emily Welch; two step-sisters, Andrea Mason and Alison Schneider; two nieces, Kirsten Mason and Vivian Luczynski; a nephew, Zachary Mason; her fiancé, Richard Muir, III; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Kristin is predeceased by her maternal grandparents, Lewis and Beatrice Stratton, and many great-aunts and great-uncles.
A private family burial will be held at White Chapel Cemetery, at the convenience of the family, and a celebration of life will be held at a date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Kristin's memory to the School of Sacred Heart Saint Francis de Sales, 307 School Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201.
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