Kathleen Ann Trombley

Kathleen Ann Trombley, 81, of Kimball, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 5, 2024, with her family by her side. She was born August 22, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Dewey and Irene Thibert. Kathy graduated from St. Augustine Catholic High School in 1960. After high school, Kathy was employed at JC Penney, and was a Tupperware Consultant. Later in life, she also worked with the elderly in hospice care. She then obtained her commercial driver's license and was a school bus driver for the Port Huron Area School District for many years. She was adored by her school kids, and was lovingly called, "Bus Driver Kathy", even by her grandchildren! Kathy had many talents; She loved to dance, was an amazing cook and seamstress; and could whistle "like nobody's business!" She was a proud and loving mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother, who loved being with her family. She is survived by, and will be greatly missed by her children, son Todd Porrett, and three daughters, Lynn Coleman (Tim), Ann Fields (Jeff), and Amy Trombley (Olga); and six grandchildren, Justin Fields (Daniella), Brett Dionne (Dani), Nicole Fields (Eric), Lilly, Jacqueline, and Brian Coleman (Katelyn) ; eight great-grandchildren, Evangalina Fields, her youngest great- grandchild Leo Dionne, who she met on the Saturday preceding her passing; Logan, Violet, Liam, Rose, and Jade Coleman, and Masha Wilsdon. She is also survived by brothers; Don Thibert (Joyce), Robert Thibert, sisters Nancy Brinker (Ed), Christine Hampton (Joe), numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Dewey and Irene Thibert, brother, Thomas Thibert, sister, Eunice (Jean) Sladowski (Ted), nephew, Michael Sladowski, and her beloved pets. Kathy's family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the caring staff at VNA Blue Water Hospice Home - Marysville, Michigan. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to VNA Blue Water Hospice, or the Alzheimer's Association. A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday - January 13, 2024 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the Goodells County Park Community Center - 8345 County Park Dr., Goodells. Arrangements in care of Jowett Funeral Home - Port Huron.

Kathleen Ann Trombley

August 22, 1942 - January 5, 2024