W. Norene Phillips, born November 11, 1916, passed away October 25, 2010 at Manchester Manor. A Texas native, Connecticut became Norene's adopted home when she married Paul Francis Phillips of Rockville. Paul and Norene spent their married lives of almost fifty years in Manchester, where they raised three daughters. After Paul's death, Norene moved to The Arbors, where she met her second husband Edward Kachik. Norene and Ed enjoyed a brief but loving marriage before his death in 2008. Owner of Lovely Lady Beauty Salon in Manchester, Norene was a tireless worker, admired and respected by employees and customers alike. Norene also worked with Paul in the family business, Personalized Floors, and supported him in Democratic Party politics. In their spare time, Paul and Norene were avid racing fans and owned several thoroughbreds and greyhounds, whom they named for their grandchildren. Norene took up golf after retirement, which she enjoyed, along with the Boston Red Sox and UCONN Women's basketball, until she suffered a debilitating stroke. Norene faced overwhelming stroke-related physical challenges with grace and dignity. She died after a short but grueling illness, surrounded by family, a few weeks before her 94th birthday. The youngest of eight children, Norene's brothers and sisters predeceased her. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and is survived by her daughters, Beverly DiPietro and her husband Nick, Marilyn Comey and her husband Dale, and Nancy Tyler; her seven grandchildren, Paul DiPietro, Nicole Anterni and her husband Peter, Adam Comey and his wife Augusta, Rachel Comey and Sean Carmody, and Zachary Comey and his wife Amy, Victoria Tyler and Peter Tyler, as well as her seven great-grandchildren, Mallory and Alec Anterni, Ava, Owen, and Max Comey and Hayden and Maddox Comey. She also touched the lives of Ed's children, Judy Martini and Jim Kachik, their spouses, and Ed's grandchildren, Amanda and Michael. Calling hours will be from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Wednesday October 27 at the John F. Tierney Funeral Home 219 West Center St. Manchester, with a mass of Christian Burial Thursday October 28 at 10:00 am at Assumption Church Adams Street South, Manchester. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the National Stroke Association 9707 E. Easter Lane Centennial, CO 80112. For online condolences please visit www.tierneyfuneralhome.com.