Kathleen Labb

Kathleen Marie Gambino Labb of Prescott, AZ, passed away on November 26, 2021,after a recent cancer diagnosis. She was born on March 8, 1944, in Mansfield, CT, toHarry and Emily Gambino. Kathleen is predeceased by her nine siblings and survivedby her loving children: Frank Labb and his wife Laura, Rebecca Morrison, Anan JoshuaAdam, Jessica Leeman, and her husband, Steve. She was also an adoringgrandmother (Nonni) to Emily, Ashley, Lianna, Ty, Kim, Claire, Austin, and a belovedAunt to over 30 nieces and nephews. Others will remember Kathleen for being asurrogate mother, therapist, life coach, cheerleader, minister, and dear friend.Kathleen graduated from the University of New Hampshire, summa cum laude, with aBA in Psychology and Women’s Studies. She graduated from Antioch/NE with a MA inCounseling Psychology. And lastly, she received an M.Div in Pastoral Counseling andComparative Religions from Harvard Divinity School.Kathleen’s love for learning naturally led her to a career in teaching that spanned sixcolleges and universities throughout NH and MA. Students will remember her innovativestyle and unique methods to facilitate classroom engagement and ignite their curiosity.In addition to teaching, and her private psychotherapy practice, Kathleen was blessed tofind her true calling in spiritual and pastoral care. Over the years, she held positions atSouth Texas Health Systems, Exeter Health Resources (NH), and Brigham andWomen’s Hospital, Boston, MA. She made a difference in this world by being presentand supportive to the dying and offering counsel and comfort to the living. Thisimportant work enabled Kathleen to see God in everyone and everything.Her favorite place of worship was in nature. She had a great affinity for pebble-strewnbeaches, rivers, peaceful tree-covered country roads, wooded paths, and her belovedDells near her home in Prescott. Most friends and family are familiar with her extensiveheart-shaped rock collection and her love for sunsets, wildflowers, and starry nights.Kathleen had a beautiful singing voice and often wrote touching “Angel Songs” that shesaid, “dropped from the sky”. She was a gifted writer, teacher, avid reader, and lover ofclassical music.Although she will be dearly missed by many, we know Kathleen would tell you she is stillright beside you, and that if you keep your heart open, you will see the signs. Hearts,rainbows, hawks, and the color purple are all signatures of her love.A memorial service will be held in her honor in Connecticut at a later date. In lieu offlowers, please make a donation to any charity that resonates with you in yourremembrance of Kathleen.Arrangements entrusted to Ruffner-Wakelin Funeral Homes.  Please log onto www.ruffnerwakelin.com to sign the online guestbook and share a memory with the family.