Kathlene L. King, 49, Worked at Essex County Sheriff’s Office

Kathlene L. King, 49, of Haverhill, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Dec. 17 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence, R.I. She was born in Lynn on May 3, 1968, the daughter of Patricia D. (Keller) King and the late Arthur L. King.

King was educated in the Groveland school system and graduated from Pentucket High School with the class of 1986. She furthered her education at Northern Essex Community College, earning her degree in criminal justice.

She worked at the Essex County Sheriff’s Department and also as a constable.

In her free time, King enjoyed going to the beach, fishing, music and arts. She loved animals and spending time with her friends and family. She was a very kind, loving, and caring person who will be greatly missed.

She was predeceased by her father Arthur King and brother Kevin King.

King is survived by her mother Patricia King of Haverhill, sister Kimberly King of Florida and nieces Justine Kiernan of Rhode Island and Aliza Kenny of New Hampshire.

All funeral arrangements are private and at the convenience of her family. Arrangements are by the H.L. Farmer and Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Haverhill and Bradford.