Obituary of Katherine McKay

Katherine (Kay) McKay, of Woodlawn and Montauk, NY passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on Friday, October 22, 2010. She was predeceased by Herb, her loving husband of over fifty years. Kay was a caring and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She is survived by her seven children: Douglas McKay, Brian McKay, and Sean McKay of Darien, CT; Ellen Oates of White Plains, NY; Maureen Whalen of Sleepy Hollow, NY; Matthew McKay of Ridgefield, NJ; and Kieran McKay of New York City. As Grandma Kay, she is survived by fifteen adoring grandchildren. Devoted sister Josephine Sullivan and brothers Michael McShane and Peter McShane also survive. Though physically limited later in her life, Katherine's faith in Christ was absolute and unwavering. Her lifelong dedication to the Lord and His Church served as an example to her family and friends. No longer burdened by earthly constraints, Katherine is now at peace. We were all blessed for the time we had with her. The family will receive friends at the Edward Lawrence Funeral Home, 2119 Post Road, Darien, CT on Monday, October 25, 2010 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM and 6:00 to 9:00 PM. A celebration of her life will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, October 26th at a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John's Church, 1986 Post Road in Darien, CT, where she witnessed many of her grandchildren's baptisms into the Catholic faith she so loved. Interment will follow at St. Raymond's Cemetery, Bronx, NY. Memorial donations may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, Jeanne Jugan Residence, 2999 Schurz Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465-3826. Funeral Home: Edward Lawrence Funeral Home 2119 Post Road Darien, CT USA 06820