Obit: Read, Katherine Mae "Kay" [nee Boss]

["David Winter" <David_Winter_uid1419@yahoogroups.inv_ alid>]

Katherine Mae "Kay" Read
1925-2013
Read, Katherine Mae "Kay", age 88 passed away on Monday, December 9, 2013 at
the Cumberland Regional Health Care Center. Born in Maccan she was the
daughter of the late Irvin and Elizabeth (Smith) Boss.

Kay was a graduate of Amherst Senior High and St. Charles Commercial School
and was Valedictorian at both Graduation Ceremonies. She was employed for
several years as a medical record Clerk at Highland View Hospital and later
as a Secretary for Canada Post, Amherst, retiring in 1986. She was a member
of Trinity St. Stephen's United Church and a former member of the UCW. In
earlier years Kay volunteered as secretary for Children's Aid Society and
the Cumberland School Board. She enjoyed traveling, reading and playing
bridge.

She is survived by daughters; Gwen McFadden, Amherst, and Dr. Nancy Read
(Dr. Chris Watling), London, ON; son David (Shannon), Canning, NS; sister
Evelyn Lane, Amherst, and brother, Gordon Boss, Maccan; nine grandchildren,
Christopher, Alison, Craig, Ashleigh, Emily, Allison, Meghan, Fiona, and
Ian, and 2 great grandchildren, Kristopher and Liam; as well as several
nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband Layton Read in 1983 and a great
granddaughter Eve Rebecca McFadden.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Furlong-Jones Funeral Home, 70 Church
Street, Amherst (667-8777). Friends and family are invited to a time of
visitation at the funeral home on Wednesday, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A funeral
service will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 2 pm at the funeral
home, Rev. Carolyn MacLeod officiating. Those wishing to make a donation in
memory of Kay may do so to The Four Fathers Memorial Library or a charity of
choice.

www.furlongjones.ca

[Collected by DAW, 10 Dec 2013]