Natalie Leona Dube Ketter, age 84 of North Haven, died peacefully Saturday June 10, 2023. Natalie was born in Brunswick, Maine on December 15, 1938, the daughter of the late Lucille and Leo Dube. Natalie loved the beautiful Maine coast, particularly Casco Bay and Bailey Island. She graduated with Honors from Brunswick High, where she forged friendships with Classmates that she enthusiastically maintained throughout her life. She married Leo C. Ketter and moved to North Haven in 1962 where they raised their four children. Their home on Russell Road served as a haven for many, where both Natalie and Leo opened their doors and their hearts to so many of their children’s friends throughout the years. She was a loving and devoted Mother, a loving and strong wife, friend and partner to Leo, and a great friend to many. Her radiating demeanor, exuberant spirit and sharp wit will be greatly missed. Natalie is survived by her children–Clay, Stephanie and Christina–and six grandchildren. She also leaves behind her brother Michael Dube and sister Pierette ”Pete” Dube Renaud. Natalie kept continuous and close contact with her siblings and cousins, and their children. She will be deeply missed by her daughter-in-law Jenny and sons-in-law Clark and Justin, and their respective families. Natalie is preceded in death by her husband Leo (Oct. 31 2012) and their youngest daughter Jennifer (Jan. 7 2007).
A Mass will be celebrated for Natalie at St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish in Saint Frances Cabrini Church, 57 Pond Hill Road, North Haven on Monday June 19th at 12:00 noon. The mass will be followed by a luncheon at Ludal’s Italian Restaurant, North Haven. In lieu of flowers please be kind to strangers, call a friend or relative you haven’t spoken to in a while, forgive someone, or give the person next to you a big hug.
To all of Natalie’s lovely family. Skip and I want to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. We have known Natalie for 50+ years. The very first day we met as neighbors, we became the closest of friends and connected for life. We helped each other through the tough times and greatest joys in our lives. The most caring, loving, and fiercely loyal friend one could ever have. Her love of family and friends goes beyond words. I will miss her forever and am so grateful for the long time I had with her. How lucky we were! Peace my dear friend.
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. She was such a special friend of my mom (Claudette Albert) and I still have so many memories of being with you all! May your many wonderful memories console you during this time.
It’s hard to imagine life without Natalie in it. She was a second “mom” to many of us kids, and I was fortunate to live just down the street, where all were welcomed at the Ketter’s home, anytime, day or night. There aren’t enough words to describe the incredible person she is, but what stands out the most: her warmth, openness, strength & no nonsense approach to any situation, devotion to friends & family, sharing stories and laughing so hard, it brought tears to our eyes. She was THE genuine social network before it became the “thing” it is today. Every memory I have of her is filled with love and fun. So very grateful for her presence in my life as I know the same is true for others. To Christina, Stephanie, Clay, and the rest of the family, my heart is with you. She will be missed very much.