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Kathleen Baran Obituary
Baran, Kathleen Foley 69, passed away on December 30, 2007. Kay was born in Melrose, Massachusetts, and graduated from the College of New Rochelle, New York. She was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, sister, niece, aunt and friend. She is survived by her loving husband Edward John Baran to whom she was married for 46 years; daughter Carole Baran; and her sons, Nicholas and Michael Levine of Denver, Colorado; daughter, Colleen Baran Simons; son-in-law, Jim Simons; grandsons, Rexroad and Foley; and granddaughter, Powell of Long Lake, Minnesota; son, Edward John Baran, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Baran; granddaughter, Kate and grandson Jed of Sarasota, Florida; sister, Joan Foley Kreimer of Virginia Beach, Virginia; brother, Thomas F. Foley of Westerly, Rhode Island; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Kay lived her life to the fullest and traveled extensively all around the world. A 20 - year resident of the Gold Coast, she was a dedicated volunteer and philanthropist. She was an active Board member of Art Resources in Teaching, a volunteer at the Art institute, a past member of the Women's Board of the American Cancer Society, member of the Women's Athletic Club, and parishioner at Saint Clement Church. She was committed to breast cancer research and education. A celebration of her life will be held on January 12, 2008, with a 12 p.m., Mass at Saint Clement Church, 642 West Deming Place, and a reception immediately following at the University Club, 76 East Monroe. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation on Kay's behalf to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation www.bcrfcure.org (1-866-FIND-A-CURE). Arrangements by Herdegen-Brieske Funeral Home, 773-525-0178. 
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Jane Amesse
May 26, 2008
Dear Baran Family,
I was blessed to be a friend of Kay's sister Carol - a friendship which began in our teenage years and grew as we grew.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss of a loving Mom and a loving Wife and friend who was in your corner with all of her heart and soul.
Jane Mahoney Amesse.
Bonnie Wilkins
January 19, 2008
Ed & Family,
I had the great pleasure of meeting Kay at the ladies luncheon & Wedding Celebration of Ciara and Kipp at the University Club in 2005. My whole family (Foley descendents as well) were so impressed by what a dynamic person Kay was, and how courageously she faced the challenge of her cancer. She definitely touched all our hearts and is a standout in our memories. Our hearts are sending best wishes to you.
Bonnie Wilkins (Kipp’s Mom), and my parents, my sisters, and our families
Cathy Boss
January 15, 2008
Dear Cousin Ed
Came back from vacation to find your card of the Mass for the Life of Kay. I am so sorry for your loss - Kay was a wonderful person that touched mine and my parents lives. I am sure my Dad is talking her ear off as I write.
Michael Griswold
January 14, 2008
Dear Teddy, Elizabeth & Family,
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. We know you'll keep her close in your heart with all of your wonderful memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. All our best, The Griswolds (Mike & Jayne)
Eleanor Barry
January 12, 2008
Dear Ed, Carol, Colleen and Ted,
My love and sympathy to you all --Kay will always be remembered for her spirit and warmth to a wide circle of friends. I am happy to have been in that circle. We shared many good times and laughs through the years.
Hopefully Kay and the "Good Doctor" are now smiling down on us.
Love, Elly Barry
Denise M. Kellar
January 12, 2008
Ed and Family, A most enjoyable, affable and adorable lady. What a pleasure to know her. I was so fortunate to see her at the WAC in December, always a laugh and a hug! Not someone who can easily be replaced, but our fortune to have had the pleasure of her company. Love to you all, and prayers for your family.
Helene & Don Donahue
January 11, 2008
Dear Ed,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. We hope you are comforted by many happy memories of your years with Kay. We will always remember her with a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eyes.
Herm and Linnea Zueck
January 8, 2008
Ed, Carole, Colleen and Ted: Our deepest sympathy and prayers for all of you at this time. We shall all cherish many fine times in Applewood and at RHCC. Know that Kay will be in our hearts as will all of you. With Love, Herm & Linnea
Jane Oehm
January 7, 2008
Ed and family,
Ken and I send our prayers and thoughts to you all from Kauai. Kay spread her joy of life, love, wit and wisdom to all who touched her. We are so sorry and know she will always be with you.
Ken and Jane
Glasscock
January 7, 2008
Dear Ed and Family,
When the heart grieves over what it has lost, the spirit cherishes what it has kept.
Kay left us all so much to cherish.
Love, Larry and Lee
The Beej
January 7, 2008
Kay was a wonderful woman with a terrific spirit. She will be missed!
Dick & BC Mulholland
January 7, 2008
Our love and prayers are with the entire family. We are sorry that we are unable to attend the celebration of Kay's wonderful life, but will keep you all close in our hearts especially on Saturday and always. God Bless. Love & prayers.
Gary and Marianne Ceriani
January 7, 2008
Dear Baran family,
We all feel so lucky to have known Kay-she was zealous about life and loved to travel with her family and friends all around the world creating fantastic memories. Kay always made other people feel special. She and Ed would make a special effort to attend our celebrations and we were so pleased to see them. Kay was a wonderful friend, wife, mother and grandmother and constantly bragged about her family in the annual Christmas letter. We will miss her great smile and laugh--she was a terrific lady who we will all miss so much. God bless you all. Love, Gary and Marianne Ceriani
Moira Crabtree
January 7, 2008
Dear Ed,
My thoughts and prayers are with you , your children and grandchildren. Kay was a remarkable woman, with a quick and winning smile. Hopefully all the loving memories of her will warm your hearts during this time of sadness
Love, Moira Lynch Crabtree
Paul Besozzi
January 7, 2008
Ed and family -
Carol and I send our sincerest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Paul and Carol Besozzi
Stephanie Salter
January 7, 2008
Dearest Baran Family,
I am very sorry for the loss of Kay. I have not seen her for years but remember how she put up with all of us Chi-O's when we would invade your house. She was such a wonderful mother. Love to all of you. Stephanie Smith Salter
Janey Schneider
January 6, 2008
Dearest Ed, Carole, Colleen and Ted--Our deepest sympathy to all of you. May fond memories and happy times sustain you during this difficult time of loss and healing. Tom and I feel privileged to have known you all and know what a great person Kay was--her spirit will live on in many ways. Our love and prayers, Tom and Janey
From all of Us at Herdegen-Brieske Funeral Home
January 6, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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