Message I sent to my St. Brigid’s group email list: I was saddened to learn from Denise, that on Holy Saturday morning (March 31, 2018), Kay Conway, was called home by the Lord and reunited with her beloved husband, Maurice, who passed away 7 years earlier in March. Kay was the beloved dear mother of Denise Conway, and her siblings Eileen, Tom, David and Katherine, and a much loved mother-in-law, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Kay moved to Ottawa seven years ago to live with Denise and to be closer to family in the city. She immediately blended in with church groups, the Good Companions and the cultural life which Ottawa has to offer. She joined in with the 'Brigidines' who attend St. Theresa's Parish and attended their Social Sundays after Mass, some of the monthly Seniors’ Luncheons, the special Masses for the Sick; also brunched at the former Holiday Inn and joined in on many celebrations we had there for the last few years before that hotel closed. She also attended brunches and birthday celebrations at Coopers Restaurant over the past few years. When Kay and Denise joined Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, they attended the Social Sundays and other dinners and events held in that Parish. Kay always enjoyed going to the Pops concert series at the NAC with Denise (of which I joined them for a few years); she kept active by attending exercise classes at the Good Companions with her daughter Eileen, and she also watched exercise classes from the City of Ottawa on TV. She was a regular on the weekly grocery run sponsored by the Good Companions. On December 19, 2017, Kay turned 90 and was the recipient of many congratulatory certificates or letters from government officials; flowers and many cards and best wishes. She always was eager to go places (especially trips to Aurora and St. Catherines area to visit family) and attend events with Denise who will greatly miss her dear mother, as will all her family. Kay always had a smile and kind words and she never complained. She often spoke of how proud she was of her five children and how good they were to her. She was so very fortunate to have been able to still cook and bake until she reached 90; she enjoyed reading and watching television, even tuning into the Daily Mass on Vision TV over the past couple months when she wasn't able to get out as often; and to have conversations with her family and friends. She will be greatly missed indeed.
Our Sincerest Condolences and prayers to Denise and her family. Eternal Rest grant unto her, O Lord; And let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Rest in Peace. Amen.