Catherine “Kate” Ruth Parent

Catherine “Kate” Ruth Parent, also known as “TK” Tall Kate, “KP”, and “Ruthless,” among other
nicknames, was 47 years old when she peacefully moved on from this world on February 18, 2024 at her childhood home in Tupper Lake, after a brief, but tough battle with cancer.

Kate was not only “Ruthless,” she was fearless. She took on her illness with classic Kate strength and kept her sardonic humor intact to the very end, finally resting under the sun rising on Simond Pond.

While all of us who knew her know that she was an incredibly independent and individualistic
force, she was also a big softy who loved fiercely all those that were lucky enough to be brought
into her life. She made sure her family, her huge network of amazing friends, and all her animal
friends (mostly dogs, but also some cats and a tarantula) knew how special each and all were to her.

She was born in May of 1976 to Dick and Monica Parent of Tupper Lake, who predeceased her.
Dick was a local sport shop owner and guide, and Monica was a teacher in Long Lake where
Kate went to elementary and high school.

She went to college at SUNY Plattsburgh, and grad
school at Potsdam SUNY where she specifically studied her passion for the written word.

Kate was a voracious reader and writer. She worked as a local reporter and then as an English
teacher in Star Lake and Tupper Lake. During this time, she lived with her long-time other half,
Tim Bissell who predeceased her.

Kate lived in Portland, OR for about 10 years where she made lifelong friends, worked in the restaurant business, and in her free time traveled and explored the state. She returned to the Adirondacks in 2021 where she worked at the Adirondack Hotel in Long Lake, again reuniting with her many old friends and making new ones that all surrounded her like family.

Kate is survived by her brother Joe, sister-in-law Ally, many aunts, uncles and cousins. She is also survived by her many rock-solid friends from all over the country.

A celebration of Kate’s life will be held at the Adirondack Hotel in Long Lake, NY on March 3,
12p.m. to 2 p.m. In the spirit of Kate’s own individualistic style, please wear whatever reflects your personal style as Kate would. Casual and Adirondack will likely dominate, but
whatever suits you is welcome.

In lieu of flowers, we suggest a donation in her name to High Peaks Hospice in thanks for the
amazing care they gave us, and that they continue to give to others.