Kathleen "Kate" Monahan, 71, of Princeton, NJ left this life on March 22, 2011 at the Center for Hope Hospice in Scotch Plains, NJ.

Kate was born on July 25, 1939 in Philadelphia, PA, to her parents, William and Mary Monahan. She grew up there before coming to Princeton in 1960.

She was employed at many places in Princeton beginning with the McCarter Theater, then Princeton Medical Center, Princeton University Biology Department, Princeton University Lecture Series and the American Cancer Society before retiring from an administrative position at the Institute for Advanced Study.

Her enjoyment came from her life experiences of contra dancing, dinosaur digs in Montana, horseback riding and cross country train trips. In her leisure time she was an avid reader

Besides her parents, Kate was predeceased by a niece Patti. She is survived by her former husband John C. Schenck III of West Winfield NY, two children; Ellen Schenck, of Manville, NJ and Matthew Schenck of Lake Hopatcong NJ and two grandchildren; Jessica Flynn and Casey Allison Rapone both of Manville, NJ, a sister Frances Mahoney of Vineland NJ, a brother Michael Monahan of Florida, two nephews; Thomas and William Mc Dermott both of Vineland NJ and three nieces; Theresa and Colleen both of Vineland, NJ, and Jackie of Florida.

Kathleen lived and raised her two children through a colorful combination of work and life experiences.

Along with her warm smile, she will be remembered for her courageous 19 year battle with ovarian cancer. A fight which left her a hero and inspiration to both family and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at Kimble Funeral Home, 1 Hamilton Avenue, Princeton, NJ at 3:30 in the afternoon. Relatives and friends are invited to gather and share remembrances of Kate's life that afternoon from 2:00pm until 4:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, a charitable contribution in her memory to SAVE Animal Rescue, 900 Herrontown Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 or any animal friendly charity would be appreciated.