Kathleen L. Shellard, 86, of Hamden, passed away on Jan. 17, 2022. Born in New Haven, she was a daughter of the late Vernon & Viola Engel. She is survived by her daughters, Stacy & Susan Shellard; son Scott (Mary) Shellard; 5 grandchildren; 2 great- grandchildren; and her special best friend Fran Meinsen. She was predeceased by her son Stephen Shellard; sisters Maret Doorfee & Verna Shay; and her longtime companion Ted Turek.
Her funeral was held privately with her family. Donations in her memory may be made to the Diaper Bank of CT , 370 State St., North Haven, CT 06473.