Obituary of Kay Keating

We the family, with heavy hearts, announce the passing of our mother, Kathleen "Kay" Keating, wife of the late Byron Peter Keating on June 18, 2011. Born in Millbank, Miramichi on November 17, 1917. She was the daughter of the late Andrew Lyons and Christina (Young) Lyons. She is survived by her son Paul Wayne (Ann) Keating of Hammond River; daughters, Sharon (the late Wayne) Courtney of the Kingston Peninsula, Kathy (Claude) Vautour of Saint John; grandchildren Karen (Chris) Kenny, Kristen (Mike) Calnan, Greg (Jackie) Courtney, Jeff (Tracy) Courtney, Brian (Rayann) Vautour, Kevin (Colleen) Vautour. Kathleen will also be missed by her sister Tess Davis of Chatham, Miramichi, as well as 8 great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Aside from her husband, Kathleen was predeceased by her brothers Joseph, Howard, Andrew, George, and infant brother Robert; sisters Louise, Maude, Melvina, Mary, and her twin Jean. Kay was born and grew up in Miramichi, she met Byron, and together they moved to Saint John in 1961. She worked for many years at the Workman's Compensation Hospital. Kay belonged to the Milford and Randolph senior's groups and was a 50 year member of St. Rose of Lima Parish, a member of the choir and C.W.L. She was proud of her Irish heritage, and enjoyed many senior's trips, music, “Auction 45's”, and her favorite song "Crazy". Kay worked very hard raising her three children after she lost her husband in 1964. Kay loved laughter, she had a great sense of humour and will be missed. Resting at Castle “Fallsview” Funeral Home 309 Lancaster Ave. Saint John West (634-1701) with visiting on Sunday June 19, 2011 from 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday June 20, 2011 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 10 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church. The interment will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, and the reception at Fallsview Family Reception Centre. The family would like to thank the staff at Rocmaura Nursing Home for the compassion and care shown to Mom during her 7 year stay. Donations in Kay's memory may be made to the Rocmaura Foundation or the charity of one's choice.