Doreen M. Kay
1943 - 2016
Kay, Doreen M. – Age 72, of Parrsboro. It is with great sadness we regret to announce the sudden passing of Doreen Kay on Monday, January 4, 2016 surrounded by her loving family at South Cumberland Community Care Centre, Parrsboro, where she has resided since July of 2015. Born in Parrsboro, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Rhoda (Phinney) Blenkhorn. Doreen was a long serving member of the local Lioness Club and later a member of the Parrsboro Lions Club. Doreen was a dedicated volunteer, for many years organizing the Old Home Week Queen Pageant. She was a familiar face at the Lions Arena Canteen during hockey tournaments and other arena events. As well, she was well known for working the “outside canteen” during Old Home Week. A special thank you to all of the staff at South Cumberland Community Care Centre for their patience and love during her stay there. Also, to Dr. Dan Milner for his gentle, caring manner that he shared with her family. She leaves behind her devoted and loving husband of 49 years, Merton; her daughter, Treena Grace (Shawn), Antigonish; her son, Joe (Pam), Shubenacadie; grandchildren, Andrew, Nicole, Mitchell, Kendal and Landen; sisters, Dorothy, Carole, Jacque, Shane, Linda, Theresa, Rosie; brothers, Richard, Stanford, Rory; her friend and aunt, Marg Winters; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date. A gathering of her friends and family will be held at 12 noon on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at St. George’s Anglican Church Hall, Parrsboro. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or to a charity of choice.
