DUDLEY – Kathleen A. (Cushing) Bugher, 58, of Olney, MD, formerly of Dudley, died Monday, June 21, in Garden Grove Nursing & Rehab Center in Olney after a brief illness.
She leaves a daughter, Sarah Llyod of Germantown, MD; her mother, Agnes J. (Tivnan) Cushing of Webster; a brother, Hugh A. Cushing of Dudley; her longtime companion, WilliamParks; and 3 nephews, Timothy, Scott and Michael Cushing.
She was the daughter of the late Alfred Cushing, and lived in Dudley for about 12 years. She graduated from Bartlett High School in 1965. She owned and operated Pet Friends in Olney for many years. She had a lifelong involvement in music, including singing and composing.
A private graveside service was held in Mount Zion Cemetery, Webster.. There are no calling hours. Memorial donations may be made to Webster-Dudley Food Share, Inc., c/o United Church of Christ, Federated, 4 Church Street, Webster, MA 01570, or to Saint Mary’s Building Fund, 263 Hamilton Street, Southbridge, MA 01550
Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 School Street, Webster, directed local arrangements.