Kathryn “Katie” Van der Kloot, 57; Interior Designer, Proud Mother
Kathryn Alicia "Katie" Van der Kloot, 57, of Cambridge, Mass., died peacefully on July 11, 2021 in Boston, more than two years after receiving a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis that she met with characteristic grace, strength, and good humor.
Katie was born November 1, 1963 in Philadelphia to Joanne L. Vanderkloot and Frederic J. Vanderkloot. Raised in Huntington, N.Y., Katie attended Friends Academy in Locust Valley, N.Y., before graduating from Kent School in Kent, Conn. in 1981, and Connecticut College in New London, Conn. in 1985, with a degree in Art History and Spanish. She excelled in tennis and field hockey, and discovered a lifelong love of travel at a young age.
Katie began her career in New York, where she worked as a womenswear buyer at Bloomingdale's, and met Richard A. Perkins, Jr., whom she married in 1988. They had two sons – R. Nicholas Perkins and Alexander V. Perkins – and settled in Tuxedo Park, N.Y. After their marriage ended in divorce, Katie raised her sons in New York and Westport, Conn. She spent her later years in Cambridge, Mass. and Hanover, N.H. with her beloved partner, Frederick V. Schoch.
Katie channeled tremendous creative energy into her interior design firm, Van der Kloot Interiors, Ltd. She inherited a love of design from her grandmother, Alicia von Kees, an early member of the American Society of Interior Designers. Katie's work took her across the United States and Europe, often with her adored Yorkshire Terrier, Weezie, in tow. For nearly 25 years, clients entrusted Katie to create the settings for their lives. In that intimate endeavor, Katie became a dear friend and confidante to many, and made the world a more beautiful place.
Family meant everything to Katie. She was a loving and devoted daughter, sister, aunt, and partner, and, above all, a wonderful mother to her sons. She found great joy in supporting her boys' academic, athletic, and professional pursuits, and enjoyed an exceptionally close bond with both of them. Katie's greatest satisfaction came from raising her sons, who loved her dearly. She was enormously proud of the men they became.
Katie was a well-known presence on the rowing circuit through her son Alex's athletic career at Kent School and the University of Washington, and her partner Fred's involvement with the Head Of The Charles Regatta. Katie's glowing smile, joyful laugh, and mischievous sense of humor will be missed on riverbanks from Henley-on-Thames, U.K. to Seattle.
Katie is survived by her partner, Frederick V. Schoch, of Hanover, N.H.; sons, R. Nicholas Perkins of Boston and Alexander V. Perkins (Grace C. Spoors) of Jamestown, R.I.; and mother, Joanne L. Vanderkloot; sister, Pamela V. Bartel (William G. Bartel, II); niece, Zoe E. Bartel; and nephew, Zachary V. Bartel, all of Fort Collins, Colo. She is predeceased by her father, Frederic J. Vanderkloot.
Katie was widely beloved, and will be deeply missed. Services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dr. Gerburg Wulf Research Support Fund at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center by visiting www.bidmc.org/giving and specifying an "Other" gift designation of "Dr. Gerburg Wulf Research Support Fund."
Published by Valley News on Jul. 25, 2021.
Elizabeth Licari, 96; Lifelong Westporter, VFW Post 399 Member
Mrs. Elizabeth J. Licari, 96, wife of the late Casper P. Licari and lifelong resident of Westport, CT passed away on Tuesday July 20, 2021 in Wilton Meadows.
Elizabeth was born in Westport, CT on December 8, 1924 and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Padula) Reitano. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters, The Joseph J. Clinton VFW Post 399 Ladies Auxiliary, The Alhambra-Mikrab and the Knights of Columbus #46.
Survivors include one son; John Paul Licari of Westport, CT and many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral on Monday July 26, 2021 meeting directly at Assumption Church 98 Riverside Ave Westport, CT at 10:00AM for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in Willowbrook Cemetery 395 Main Street Westport, CT. The family will receive friends in the Harding Funeral Home 210 Post Road East, Westport, CT on Sunday July 25, 2021 from 3:00 to 6:00PM. Condolences for the family may be left on line at www.hardingfuneral.com
Scott Douthett, 63; Musician, Sailor
Obituary Scott Peter Douthett, 63, of New York and Tunkhannock, passed away at Allied Hospice on Friday, July 16, 2021.
Scott was born in Pittsburgh, on Dec. 31, 1957, the son of the late Scott H. Douthett and Anne E. Harris.
Scott was an IT consultant and had a long career in the financial services industry. He started out at Merrill Lynch and worked as a project manager at various financial services groups including Thomson Reuters and Wipro.
Scott grew up in Westport, Conn., then went to high school at Fettes College in Edinburgh, Scotland. He graduated from Columbia University, and lived in Battery Park City, N.Y., for most of his life before moving to Tunkhannock. Scott enjoyed sailing for many years and was happiest on the water. He loved music and was a talented guitarist.
He is survived by his daughter, Emma Dawn Douthett of Tunkhannock; his sister, Diane Surat of Connecticut, and in London, England; his step-mother, Gill MacCabe; sisters: Gillian and Amy Douthett; niece, Chloe; and nephews: Felix and Tom.
The funeral will be held Friday, July 23, at 10 a.m., from the Sunnyside Cemetery, 152 Sunnyside Road, Tunkhannock, with pastor John Shaffer officiating.
For online condolences or directions visit www.aplitwinfuneralhomes.com.
Arthur Powers, 60; Memorial Services Announced
Obituary
Arthur Powers Jr, 60, of Easton, Connecticut died on February 15, 2021 while enjoying his passion for skiing in Stowe, Vermont. Art, as everyone knew him, leaves behind his beloved partner of 20 years, Dr. Patricia Hart of Easton, CT and Stowe, VT, and his cherished daughter Kelly Blouin Powers of Bothwell, WA, and her husband Emile Blouin. Art is survived by his parents, Arthur Powers Sr of White Plains, NY and Evelyn Powers of Branchville, NJ, his sister Corrine Powers Barton also of Branchville, his brothers David Powers of Brewster, NY and Kenneth Powers of Vancouver, Canada, as well as a tight-knit family of cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Art was born in New Rochelle, NY on August 9th, 1960 and graduated from Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua, NY. He worked with his father for many years in the family business, Design Sound of Portchester, NY and was the inventor, principal, and manufacturer of PlanterSpeakers based in Bridgeport, CT. Art spent many years in Portchester, NY and Westport, CT, and had recently moved to Easton, CT. His many interests included car and motorcycle racing, mountain biking, skiing, sculpting, and stand-up comedy. Art was a talented drummer and musician, playing in many bands over the years, including Flood and Hot Rubber Monkeys. He embraced the natural world, with a deep love for the mountains, woods, and beach. In spite of allergies, Art adored his dogs, cats, and goats. He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him, and the world will be more boring in his absence.
A musical celebration of Art Powers life will take place at his home in Easton on August 7th, 2021. For additional Information contact artpow ersrocks@gmail.com.