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Kathy Palace aka Sissie Trainor

Frederick, Maryland

Kathy “Sissie” Palace of Frederick, Maryland, passed away on November 26, 2025 after living with an inoperable brain tumor that had become widespread first destroying the optic nerves leaving her completely blind and causing vascular dementia as the tumor consumed her spinal cord. Her mental and physical faculties deteriorated along with her autonomic nervous system in less than a 5 month period, and the primary cause of death …

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What were Kathleen's favorite ways to spend free time?
Going to Baker park and taking 100 of the same exact shot…then she will have come ho…
Going to Baker park and taking 100 of the same exact shot…then she will have come home with ov…
Going to Baker park and taking 100 of the same exact shot…then she will have come home with over 500 pics and then she …
What were Kathleen's favorite movies?
The Rock, Princess Diaries, My Fair Lady, Hello Dolly, Hunt for the Red October, Und…
The Rock, Princess Diaries, My Fair Lady, Hello Dolly, Hunt for the Red October, Under Siege, …
The Rock, Princess Diaries, My Fair Lady, Hello Dolly, Hunt for the Red October, Under Siege, National Treasure, Air Fo…
What were Kathleen's favorite songs or musical artists?
Rick Astley, country music, Enya, Wilson Phillips, The Beatles, Shania Twain, Garth …
Rick Astley, country music, Enya, Wilson Phillips, The Beatles, Shania Twain, Garth Brooks
Rick Astley, country music, Enya, Wilson Phillips, The Beatles, Shania Twain, Garth Brooks
What were Kathleen's favorite drinks?
Room temperature water with lime…lol
Room temperature water with lime…lol
Room temperature water with lime…lol

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Born

August 17th, 1960
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Got married to Rick Palace

November 22nd, 1980
Rockville, MD
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Passed away

November 26th, 2025
Frederick, MD

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Cause of death

Acute Cerebrovascular Embolism

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Maryland Veterans Cemetery Crownsville

1122 Sunrise Beach Rd, Crownsville, MD 21032
Cremation Society of Maryland
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Cremation Society of Maryland

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