Anita May Kemp, age 65 of Colchester, passed away on August 11, 2020 at Marlborough Health and Rehab Center, where she had been residing. Born in Westfield, MA on August 15, 1954, she was a daughter of the late Thelon and Lillian (Phillips) Kemp. After her mother passed away, Anita was raised by her grandparents, Irving and Theresa Evans. She graduated from Bacon Academy in Colchester with the class of 1974. Anita had worked for Harrington Court Genesis Health Care for thirty years as a Certified Nurse Aid and a housekeeper. Anita enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family and friends. She will be sadly missed but remembered with love by her brothers, Thomas Kemp of Ledyard and Gary Kemp of Norwich; her uncle, Barry Evans of Haddam; and many extended family members and friends. In addition to her parents and grandparents, she was predeceased by her sister, Sherry Kemp. Walk through calling hours will be held on Saturday, August 22, from 10 - 11 am at The Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home of Colchester, 167 Old Hartford Road. Burial will follow in the Linwood cemetery. Donations in Anita’s memory may be made to the Lupus Foundation www.lupus.org For online condolences, please visit www.auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com
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