Kathleen “Kathi” M. Griffin Wall, 78 of Bristol, passed away on the morning of August 13th, at Breakwater Commons in Rockland. Born on September 27, 1946 in Clinton, IA, she was the daughter of C. Vincent Griffin and Marian (Heusinkvelt) Griffin.

Kathi grew up in Cedar Rapids, IA.  After graduating high school she moved to San Diego, CA, and after getting married, across the country to Caribou ME.  She made her way down to the midcoast where she lived for over 50 years.

Kathi was a long-time member of the Wells-Hussey American Legion Auxiliary Post #42 in Damariscotta, where she served as president, vice president, secretary, and chaplain throughout her 50 year tenure. Kathi also served as state president for the Auxiliary, a proud accomplishment for her.

Kathi had a passion for veterans affairs, and volunteered a lot of her time to help veterans at her local post as well as Togus. She loved animals, especially her dogs. Kathi loved to watch sports, especially her New England Patriots, Celtics, and Red Sox. Anytime there was a game, it was on TV.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her aunt, Marguerite Barnes; husband, Stanley Wall; and step-grandson, Reece Demmons.

Kathi is survived by her three children, Marvin “Sky” Hartley and partner Angie, Paul Hartley, and Tiffany Lawrence and her husband Chris; stepchildren, Heather Case and partner Matt, and Daniel Wall; brother, Henry “Hank” Griffin and wife Jan; sister-in law, Carol Curtis and her husband Elijah; grandchildren, Cody Hartley, Brittni Hartley, Isaiah Garza, Griffin Hartley, Caden Hartley, Jacob Lawrence, Noah Lawrence, and Quinn Lawrence; Justin Case, Lauren Benner, Kassidi Gilbert, Leonard Wall, and Dawson Wall; several great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Kathi loved her family and friends deeply, she will be missed.

A celebration of life for Kathi will be held be held at 1:00pm, on Saturday, September 20th at the Wells-Hussey American Legion Post #42, 527 Main Street in Damariscotta. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the Child Welfare Fund, payable to Wells-Hussey American Legion Post #42, PO Box 268, Damariscotta, ME 04543; or to Midcoast Humane, 5 Industrial Parkway, Brunswick, Maine 04011.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME 04543.  Condolences, and messages for her family, may be expressed by visiting: www.StrongHancock.com.