Kathleen Marion Wright

Jan 24, 2018

Kathleen Marion Wright - Kay passed peacefully with family by her side at Pine Meadow Nursing Home on Friday January 19, 2018 in her 90th year. Kay was predeceased by her beloved husband Jim in April 2013. Loving and cherished mother of Bill (Suzzann), Dianne Lake (Alvin), Brian (Laurie). Kay was the loving grandmother of Shantih, Katy Kydd (Jamie), Kirsten, Colin (Sharon), Sara (Dan), Liam, Molly and Abby. Special great grandmother to Brianne, Meghan, Annie, Magnus (Max), and Grace. Beloved sister to Marjorie McGoey, Beeton, Ontario, and sister in law, Thelma Porter of North Bay, Ontario. Also remembered by many nieces and nephews.

Kay was the youngest of twelve children born to Annie & James Porter from Beeton Ontario. Kay grew up on a farm and graduated from High School at 16 years of age. Kay then went to Toronto to follow in her older sister Agnes footsteps and became a hairdresser. In 1949 she married the love of her life, Jim and they raised three children. In 1968 Kay & Jim bought King’s Cottages and Marina and ran the business for 21 years.. During this time Kay took a keen interest in art. She was a founding member of the Cloyne Arts & Crafts Guild and was secretary for many years. She was also instrumental in the Studio Tour. Kay enjoyed curling, golfing, playing bridge and travelling with family and friends. Kay was most happy when “all the kids came home”. Kay was an accomplished artist, tole painter, and seamstress. Anything “crafty” she would try.

Kay volunteered at Pine Meadow and was honoured in 1996, receiving the volunteer of the year award. In part the citation reads: Kay is compassionate and caring to the needs of the residents and goes beyond the call of duty. For the past eight years Kay was a resident at Pine Meadow and enjoyed the company of residents and staff. Mom always spoke her mind and was steadfast in her faith and beliefs. We are truly blessed to have a mother whose dedication and love saw no bounds. We will miss her, but she has left us all with great memories to cherish forever. Funeral Service will be held January 27, 2018 at Milestone Funeral Center, 11928 Hwy. 41 Northbrook, Ontario. Visitation from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. Service to follow at 2:00. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Pine Meadow or a charity of your choice.

Online condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com