The Reverend Gale Ann Kay

KAY, Reverend Gale Ann…

Peacefully Gale passed into the arms of her Lord, on Friday, February 13, 2015 at Parkwood Hospital, London, in her 76th year. Gale, daughter of the late Bella (McLean) and James Kay spent her childhood and teen years in Guelph, ON. Gale lived a rich and full life as a devout Christian, she taught elementary school children, became a deaconess and an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church. The last 17 years of her working life were spent as a chaplain at Parkwood Hospital, London. Remembering Gale with much love and admiration are her brothers; The Rev. J. Beverley Kay (Isobel) of Armstrong, BC and Kenneth A. Kay (Leanne) of Guelph, ON and numerous relatives. Amazing aunt, great-aunt, great-great aunt to her nieces and nephews. Gale is lovingly remembered by each and every one of us with whom she shared her special gifts. Special gratitude to those who supported Gale through her final journey in this life; the staff of the London C.C.A.C, Palliative Care Unit at Parkwood Hospital, Dr. Susan McNair and her dear friends Madeline Campbell, Mary and Jim Marquis for their never-ending compassion and love. A candle light vigil will be held at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Wednesday, February 18th at 6:30 p.m. followed by visitation from 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted at Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church, 111 Elmwood Avenue, London, on Thursday, February 19th at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, 762 Woolwich Street, Guelph, ON, on Friday, February, 20th at 11:00 a.m. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Parkwood Hospital Foundation (towards the Garden or Music Therapy Programs), 801 Commissioners Road, East, London, N6C 5J1 or Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church Music Program, 111 Elmwood Avenue, London, ON N6C 1J4. On-line condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com