Kay Carruthers
Died: June 30, 2018 | Place: University Hospital, London
Obituary
CARRUTHERS, Kay….
Peacefully on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at University Hospital, London, Catherine “Kay” Carruthers of Richmond Woods in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Charles “Bruce” Carruthers (2002). Loving mother of Susan, Lizbeth and Becky Carruthers, all of London. Cherished gramma of Lauren (Jeff), Josh (Kristin), Alex (Jordan) and great gammy of Carter and Rori. Sister-in-law of Ruth Butt. Predeceased by her siblings Margaret, Bill, and Elmer. Will be dearly missed by loved cousins, nieces and nephews. In 1980 mother began her career with Mary Kay Cosmetics which became a lifelong opportunity and in 1988 she debuted as a Sales Director. Among her many accomplishments, perhaps her most treasured gift was the ability to make everyone feel special. She loved Mary Kay and her wonderful MK family and truly personified the woman that their founder envisioned. As a longtime member of Metropolitan United Church mother worked with socially deprived children and began her sponsorship of third world children. In the late 60’s Metropolitan along with other churches helped to adjust families coming over from Vietnam. Mom was instrumental in settling a family of seven in their new environment. It was such a rewarding time for her. A lifelong member of the Garden Club, mom celebrated her 40th anniversary with them in 2015. It was through her affiliation with the Garden Club and the Art Gallery that mother travelled to London, New York and Italy. The family would like to sincerely thank the multiple caregivers that provided great care to mom over the last couple of years. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, July 12, 2018 from 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The memorial service will be held on Friday, July 13, 2018 at 1 pm in the funeral home chapel. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. Donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Southwestern Ontario Chapter, 20-1100 Dearness Drive, London, ON N6E 1N9 or a charity of your choice is preferred over flowers. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
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Becky and Liz: I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your mother. Kay Carruthers was a grand, sophisticated lady and I am so glad to have known her. Cherish her memory with all that she taught you and the great family times you shared.
Josie Lynch
My partner Rick LeClair offers his condolences for your loss.
On behalf of our Family, Mickie, Terry, Blair, Susan and Janice, we have you in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Kay, we know you are at last with your beloved Bruce and Sister, Have fun!!!! You will be missed by the many people you touched!
A wonderful matriarch of a wonderful family. I’m sure she’ll be missed, but we know she’s at peace in a beautiful place. Such a lovely lady, glad we got to meet her. Our thoughts are with you all.
Love, Rose and Larry
Dear Susan, Liz and Becky,
This is a sad time for you and your family but I know your mother left an indelible impression on your life. She did on mine and so many in the Mary Kay world. For me she inspired with her positive attitude, her spirituality and caring for the success of others. You cannot image the lives she has touched by just being Kay! I will try somehow to get you the 50 plus comments from Mary Kay people on my FB when I posted her Obituary. Words like class, caring, inspiring were expressed. I will miss her twinkle and great sense of humour. Brian & I send you and your families our deepest sympathies. Susanne
She was quite a woman. I remember meeting her. “Put it on, wash it off”
She made me realize I need to kiss ?? keep it simple silly
I pray for a calm strength and peace for her family. My deepest condolences ??
Susan, Liz and Becky – Our hearts are with you. You are never really prepared to lose a parent, especially such a wonderful Mother as yours. To be able to have had Kay in your lives until her 94th year is remarkable and we are all blessed with the many memories that we have of such a wonderful and loving lady. We shall miss seeing Kay, yet know here spirit will be with us and to think she is reunited with your Dad and my parents and the rest of her family places a smile on my face. Big hugs to you all and remember Kay will be with you always in spirit. xox
Our deepest sympathy to you all. She was such a lovely lady and cherished you all. It has been a pleasure spending the last few Christmas dinners with her and all of you. Thinking of all of you.
Dear family of Kay, what a surprise to learn of Kay’s passing. Somehow, it seems someone like Kay should go on forever. She has been an inspiration to me for over thirty years, since I started using Mary Kay. Always a smile, always time for a chat, always interested in my life and family. I will miss her but her positive attitude and love of life will always stay with me. My deepest sympathy.
Kay was such a lovely person in every.
She will be missed.
I was so saddened to learn of the passing of Kay. Such a good friend, and classy lady, she was esteemed and so highly regarded by her friends and neighbours at Richmond Woods. I will miss her.
Regretfully, neither Kent nor I will be able to attend the visitation or the memorial service.
Our thoughts will be with you on those days.
Pearl Clark and Kent and Maxine
I was so sorry to hear of Kay’s passing. She was a wonderful lady. I met her at my first Seminar, 22 years ago. She made my husband and I feel so welcome. She had such wisdom. I am so thankful that she was part of my life. I have a phone message that she left on my phone last Fall. I listen to it from time to time. I just love to listen to her soft voice as she speaks so eloquently. I listened to it again the day I heard about her passing. Will keep it on my phone for as long as I can.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lots of love from my husband, Aubrey and I.
Dear Susan, Liz and Becky,
Kay has always been so special to me and I will forever hold her in my heart and thoughts. Her example,support and love has guided me through many years. Her sense of humour can ignite an instant belly laugh even after all of these years. She will always be with us. Lots of love.
Kay was such a delightful lady to visit
with. We had many chats together.
I will miss her. Blessings to her family and may she rest in peace with her
beloved husband. Marg McCullough
Your mother was a good friend to our mother, especially in her time of need. Such a long and successful life has touched many people. Please accept our condolences.
David, Doug and Lee Stitt
Dear Liz & family,
So sorry to learn of your mom’s passing. From our conversations, I know that her health had failed badly in recent months, however. May knowing she is now no longer suffering give you comfort and strength.
Dear Susan, Lisbethand Becky:
Kay has been our friendly next-door neighbour for the last 8 years at Richmond Woods. WE certainly appreciated how she was so amiable to us and all our fellow residents.
Your love and care for your mother over these years has not gone unnoticed.
We remember our dear friend Kay with fond memories. We miss her.
We will pray for you and the family at this time of loss.
Marjorie & Duncan
Sue, Liz,Becky, my sincere condolences for the loss of your mother. She was a strong, beautiful lady. I know you will all miss her, but hopefully many happy memories will help to ease your loss & knowing that your dad is with her again. Love & hugs. Jan
Kay’s funeral was a lovely tribute to her strength and positive attitude. Kay was one of the first people I met when I came to London in 1962 and it was a pleasure to have known her. Our little bridge club was more social than competitive but was a lovely way to get to know some wonderful people. My sincere sympathy to all of Kay’s Family.
Anne Kershaw
Aunt Kay was such a positive bright light to our family. She was a wonderful sister to my Mother. She will be missed.