Obituary of Kay Skidmore

Mary Katherine "Kay", Westville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at the Aberdeen Hospital, N.G., surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband Herbert Daniel "Herbie" Skidmore, Stellarton. Born in Westville, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Mary (Dakens) Hubley. Kay will be sadly missed by her children Danny, Airdrie AB; Kenny, Ottawa ON; Terry (Cindy MacKenzie), Eastern Passage; Stephanie (David Duggan), Westville; former daughter-in-law Janice Skidmore and Grand Children Rena (Frank) Melanson Truro; Aaron Skidmore, Angela MacKenzie, Halifax; Lucinda MacKenzie, Dartmouth; Great Granchildren Breanna and Owen Melanson, Truro; Dominic MacKenzie, Dartmouth. She is also survived by sisters Florence Haggerty, Montreal; Jean Smith, Campbell River BC; Marie Collins, Spryfield, Karen Smith N.G.; Carol Ann, Westville; Linda Hubley, N.G.; Nancy (Gordon) MacKenzie, Westville; Debbie (Arnold) Cameron, Hopewell; Dagmar (Doug Mason), Westville; brothers Bob (Dagmar), Kingston ON; Cecil (Sandra), N.G.; George (Sheri) Sarnia ON; Herald (Sharon), Medicine Hat AB; Earl (Aya), Airdrie AB; Scott (Anna Jean), Westville; Ken (Rhona), Salem; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by infant brother Gordon; niece Jennifer Hubley, nephews Dan and Kelly Smith; and former brothers-in-law Dan Smith and Harold Haggerty; mother and father-in-law Irene (Antle), Herbert Skidmore, Stellarton; infant brother-in-law Douglas, sister-in-laws Barbara Oldford, Antigonish; Eleanor (Hanson) Skidmore, N.G. She is also survived by sister-in-laws Ella (Gerald) Smith, Dartmouth; Brenda (Frank) Gammell, Salt Springs; brothers-in-laws Edward Skidmore, ON; Wayne Skidmore, Stellarton and many nieces and nephews. Mom was a lifetime member and past President of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 35, Westville. She volunteered and supported functions within St. Bee's Church, Westville. Our mother was an amazing role model and supported us and other extended family members. She enjoyed and celebrated many family functions, especially with her brothers and sisters with laughter and joy including July 1 get togethers. Mom experienced a wonderful relationship with her good friend Margaret Rushton and through their unique kinship were just like sisters, enjoying their many road trips. We would like to thank Dr. Aaron Smith, Dr. Gerry Farrell and the excellent staff and volunteers from the Palliative Care Unit for their heartfelt care our mom received during her short illness. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or funeral service, by request. A grave-side service will be held at St. Bee's Cemetery, North Street Westville at 1:00 PM Monday 20th June 2011 with Rev. Bill White officiating. A reception will follow at 2:00 PM at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 35, Westville. Donations in her memory may be made to the Aberdeen Hospital Palliative Care Unit, or St. Bee's Anglican Church, Westville. Services are under the direction of Eagles Funeral Home, Westville