Nov 03, 2021


On Monday, October 25, 2021, Allan Henry Marston Kay of Belleville, Ontario, formerly of Cloyne, Ontario, entered his eternal reward with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in his 84th year at QHC Belleville General Hospital. Allan was the youngest of four children of the late Rev. C. W. Kay and Nora (Cryderman) Kay.

Allan was educated at Sydenham High School and Lorne Park College and received his B.A. from Queens University. He began a High School teaching career in Denbigh and Slate Falls before moving to Cloyne where he completed 35 years of teaching and guidance counselling as well as serving as the OSSTF representative for his district. Allan loved the Lord and was active in his Church, both at the local and denominational level. He faithfully taught an adult Sunday School class for over 40 years and was instrumental in planting Pineview Free Methodist Church. He served on many committees and saw success in his work. He served on several denominational boards and committees of the Free Methodist Church including the Wesley Acres and Aldersgate Village boards.

Allan is survived by his wife of 62 years Donna Lee (Steenburgh) Kay, his sons, Kevin (Beverly), David (Patty), Philip (Cynthia), Brian (Amy), grandchildren Heather, Adam, Stuart, Trevor, Daryl, Breanna, Kendra, Javen, Riley, and Ryan as well as 17 great grandchildren. He is fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews and extended family. Allan is predeceased by his parents, brother, Eldon Kay (Mildred surviving), sisters Joyce (Ray) Elgie and Wilma (Floyd) Snider as well as his daughter Karen.

The family received friends at the Steele Funeral Home, Moira Street Chapel, 30 Moira Street West, on Monday November 22, 2021. The Funeral Service was held at the Centennial Free Methodist Church, 135 Avondale Rd. on Tuesday, November 2, at 11:00 a.m. Interment took place at Dempsey Cemetery, Cloyne on Tuesday, November 2. If desired, Memorial Donations to Pineview Free Methodist or Centennial Free Methodist Church would be appreciated by the family.

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