Catherine was born on Bell Island NF, January 18, 1931. She was one of 13 children born to the late Eugene and Sarah Kelly.
Kay moved to ‘Galt’ in 1963 where she continued to raise her family. She was a very kind, gentle person who loved to have family close and created a special bond with her grandchildren. Her kitchen was always open for a cup of tea or a ‘tin of drink’, fresh bread, and anything else she had. A truly giving person who was not interested in the material things in life. A hard worker, she was an employee at Cambridge Towel and then Allen Bradley where she retired from at the age of 62. Kay was very proud of her Newfoundland heritage but loved living in Cambridge. She was very involved in St. Ambrose parish and until recently attended Mass daily. Her faith was a source of strength and peace in her declining health.
She loved her family with all her heart and leaves behind her children Gary (Grace), Roxanne Rourke (Frank), Dane (Kathy), Cherree Roberts (Gary) and Joseph. Proud Grandmother of Jennifer Appiah (Rocky), Nicola Giralt (Andrew), Shayna Smith (Kevin), Aimee, Heidi (Matt), Erin (Meredith), Scott, Lindsay Roberts and Stacey Kearns (Sean). Great-grandmother to Mackenzie, Ronin, Jack, Audrey, Emerson and Dexter. Kay is survived by siblings Eugene of Cambridge, Virginia Delaney, Agnes Lahey and Ignatius (Dorothy) all of Bell Island, brother-in-law Bill Mclean of St. John’s, many nieces and nephews, especially Junior Hammond of St. John’s.
Predeceased by the father of her children Joe, her sisters Mary, Betty, Julia, Ursula, and Alice and brothers Jack, Jim, and Matthew.
From Kay’s children: We would also like to acknowledge the wonderful visits by her many dear friends and countless prayers said in her honour along with the countless friendships she had throughout her life. She appreciated and loved all of you. There are many incredible people to thank who assisted mom in her journey. For their wonderful support we would also like to acknowledge Dr. Hahn and the oncology dept. at CMH, our amazing RN’s who came to the house, the dedicated PSW’s and other healthcare professionals who treated her so well. As Mom would say –“thank you for your kindness”.
Catherine’s family will receive friends and relatives at the T. Little Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Cambridge (519-623-1290) on Sunday, July 14th from 2 – 4 p.m. and 7 – 9 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Ambrose Parish Church, 210 South Street, Cambridge on Monday, July 15, 2019 at 11 a.m. Cremation will follow.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Cambridge Memorial Hospital would be truly appreciated.
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