Obituary of Jerome Kay

Kay, Jerome Leo, 83, of Canaan, Kings Co. passed away Thursday April 26, 2007 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Guelph, Ont, he was the son of the late James and Margaret (Miller) Kay. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy at the age of 17; fought in World War II and the Korean conflict and served 3 years on loan with her Majesty??s Royal Navy in Faselane, Scotland. He retired as Lt. Commander after 25 years of service. Later he spent a number of years with the Halifax - Dartmouth Bridge Commission as General Manager. He was a member of the Valley Cursillo Movement. He was a great story teller and loved to entertain children with his tales. Speaking with him for a short time, would soon show you how much he loved his grandchildren. He loved life at his cottage and to go fishing and hunting with his son-in-law, Dave. Every year, he and his late wife, Mim had looked forward to going south with Gord and Sylvia Lothian and their endless games of bridge. Surviving is his daughter, Paula (David) Hasler, Canaan; granddaughter, Shannon (Mark) Eastman, Canaan; grandson, Ryan, Canaan; sisters: Dorothy Fallie, Val Herbert, Mary Gould and Lucille Burleigh all of Ontario. He was predeceased by his wife and soul mate of 59 years, Miriam "Mim"; brothers; Jim and Bill; sister, Margaret. There will be no visitation by family request. Funeral service will be held, Monday at 11:00 a.m. from St. Joseph??s Roman Catholic Church, Kentville. Father Craig Christensen will officiate. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Kentville. Following the burial, a reception will be in the church hall. Family flowers only. Donations may be made in Jerry??s memory to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or to the Last Post Fund.. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Annapolis Valley Funeral Home, 34 Coldbrook Village Park Dr, Coldbrook. On line condolences may be made through www. annapolisvalleyfuneralhome.com