Kathleen A. Drelick

Kathleen A. Drelick, 76, of Pelham, New Hampshire, died April 27, 2020 at Mary Immaculate Nursing/Restorative Center, Lawrence, Massachusetts after an eight-year battle with Alzheimer's.

She was born October 30, 1943 in Lowell, Massachusetts, daughter of the late James A. and Emeline (Murdough) Scarth. After graduating from Lowell High School in 1961, Kathleen married David C. Thompson, Jr. on June 2, 1962 and they shared six children.

Kathy is survived by Brian P. Drelick, her loving husband of 35 years, whom she wed August 4, 1984 at Strawberry Banke in Portsmouth, NH; and their two daughters.

Kathleen had a rich life. A prolific painter and craftsperson, her creations are treasured by family and friends. An active Revolutionary War re-enactor with Col Bailey's 2nd Massachusetts Regiment for more than 25 years, she participated in reenactments throughout the United States, Canada and England, making period clothing for herself and family. She loved gardening, growing vegetables and beautiful flowers. Kathleen loved to perform. When the music started, she would dance all night long. As a teenager, she performed in summer productions with the Everbrook Follies of Francestown, NH. After her children were grown, she was employed at Williams Scotsman in Pelham, NH as an Administrator. Kathleen enjoyed fishing, RV'ing around the United States and her Brittanys. She was a member of the Northern New England Brittany Club and Cross Roads Church in Pelham, NH. Kathleen's greatest joy was her family.

She is also survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Rebecca Thompson of Concord, NH; daughter Christine Picker of Westlake Village, CA; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Karen Thompson of Haverhill, MA; daughter Lisa Simard and partner Keith Fish of Pelham, NH; son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Katia Thompson of Reseda, CA; son Robert Thompson and his fiancé Jennifer Hardy of Merrimack, NH; daughter Melissa Azorian of Stoneham, MA; daughter and son-in law, Rebecca and Alex Gomez as well as her loving grandchildren; Haley, Kendall, and Cassidy Thompson; Jacob and Colin Picker; Noah and Emma Thompson; Sofia and Makayla Thompson; Bella and Valentina Azorian; and Grace, Jonah, Lily, Levi and Ruby Gomez. She also leaves behind her father and mother-in-law, Robert and Judith Drelick of Plaistow, NH; sister-in-law Barbara Drelick; nephew Christopher Patenaude and his wife Catherine; great-nephew James Patenaude; as well as extended family members David C. and Lorraine Thompson of Salem, NH.

Kathleen's family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the staff at Mary Immaculate for the incredible kindness and care they have provided over the last four years.

A Celebration of Life for Kathleen will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at the Carrier Family Funeral Home, 38 Range Road in Windham, New Hampshire. (Exit 3 off of Rt. 93) A reception will be held from 9 AM until 10AM and a service will be held immediately after at 10AM. All are welcome to attend and share refreshment and memories with us.

Her family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be sent to Mary Immaculate Nursing/Restorative Center, Memory Care Unit, 172 Lawrence Street, Lawrence, MA 01841-3849 (https://www.mihcs.org/make-a-gift/).