Kay Merwin, 96 years old of Thurmont, Md., died at home on May 13, 2022, from natural causes. She was born in Greenport, NY, to Dorothy and Robert Lahm. She was married to Earl J. Merwin, who died in 2007. Kay’s parents and her sister, Pat, also predeceased her.
Kay is survived by three daughters and two sons: Barbara Hohman (Dave) of Thurmont, Md., Jean Lantz of Concord, NH, Claudia Merwin of Harrisburg, PA, Larry Merwin ( Carol) of Jupiter, Fl., and Tom Merwin (Janine) of Williamsburg, VA. Also surviving are her niece, Kathy, 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren. Kay loved her family and was an active part of their lives.
Kay was married to Earl for over 62 years. For the last seven years of his life, he struggled with Alzheimer’s disease. Nevertheless, she lovingly cared for him and devoted all her time and energy, to his safety and comfort so that he could live at home.
While Earl was in Europe during the war against fascism, Kay worked for Pennsylvania RR. Later, she was a world traveler, an avid bridge player and an enthusiastic bowler. In quiet service to others, she translated text to braille, so that in a pre-Desktop PC world the blind had access to books and magazines otherwise unavailable to them. Kay loved the shore – on Long Island’s North Fork, and later in Ocean City, Maryland - she was first on the beach in the morning and last to leave in the afternoon. She loved life, and her family and her friends already miss her energy, integrity, unselfish service to others and love.
Many people helped make Mom’s last years safe and comfortable. The family acknowledges the extraordinary love, devotion and constant care freely given by her daughter, Barbara, and her husband Dave. We also appreciate the support and assistance of Hospice of Frederick County, which provided its expertise for giving helpful care for our loved one in the last part of her life. We especially want to thank Mom’s Visiting Angels aides, Georgia and Debbie, who for years went far beyond the highest level of expected care: her welfare was their highest priority. Harsh weather, personal needs, COVID and any number of challenges were handled with grace and dedication so that Mom could live at home.
In lieu of flowers the family requests a contribution to the GoFundMe account for her great-great grandson, James. He was born with end-stage renal disease and, barely one year old, is on dialysis. He faces a kidney transplant when he is two and medication for the rest of his life. GoFundMe link under "Donations" below.
The family will receive friends in the Lemmon Funeral Home of Dulaney Valley, Inc. 10 W. Padonia Road (at York Road) Timonium, Maryland,21093 on Monday, May 23, 2022 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am; Kay's life will be celebrated at 11:00 am. Interment, Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens.
A celebration of life will also be held in Thurmont at a date and time to be announced.
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