Katherine BLACKMORE

CRAWFORD, Katherine (nee Blackmore) Kay passed away peacefully in Ottawa on August 5, 2005 after a short illness a the age of 84. She was a loving matriarch, and will be sadly missed by all. She leaves her three children and their families: Wanda, Ian, Monsiri, Benjamin, Neil, Lizette, Austin and Ryan (Victoria); George, Sheila, Janis, Jennifer, Olivier, Zephyr and Christopher (Montreal and St. Jean); Linda, Bryn, Sarah (Carp); her sister Jean and Ed McKenna; and her god-daughter Myrna Hardy (Ottawa). A Service of Thanksgiving for Katherine's life will be held at Glen Cairn United Church (140 Abbey Hill, Kanata) on Saturday August 13th at 2 pm, followed by a reception. A memorial will be held at a later date at Chalmers-Wesley United Church, Quebec City. Katherine was a retired teacher, an avid historian and genealogist, and a passionate reader. In lieu of flowers, donations to ABC Canada Literacy Foundation or the GAPE (Global Association for People and the Environment) would be appreciated. Published in the Ottawa Citizen from 8/9/2005 - 8/12/2005