Obituary of Kay Kilpatrick
The family of Kay Kilpatrick (nee Kelly) announces her passing on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at Bobby’s Hospice in Saint John.
Born in Rockville, NB to Robert E. and Mabel (Arnold) Kelly, the middle of 3 girls. Kay grew up on the family farm in Rockville and later on Needle Street in Sussex Corner, spending many days with her sisters and cousins in Alma or St. Martin’s, skating, cross-country skiing and playing in the river near the farm. Robert didn’t want his girls to get hurt doing work on the farm.
After high school, Kay completed a commercial program. She taught for 1 year in Mount Pisgah before heading to Toronto and working for London Life. Kay eventually met Cec and they began their married life together in Hamilton in 1953. They moved back to Sussex Corner in 1962 where they completed and raised their family.
Kay devoted herself to raising her family, supporting her children’s activities with much kindness and love. She was involved with group Committee for Boy Scouts , President of the Home and School, Sussex Corner Rec. Council, President of the Millstream Seniors, much sewing, baking and gardening.
Kay was also a woman of great Christian faith, a long-time member of St. Mark’s Anglican Church and involved with the ACW, Mothers’ Union, church choir and volunteering whenever and however she could. She lived her life as a wonderful example of love, strength, wisdom and patience for all.
Kay will be lovingly remembered by her sister Elizabeth (Libby) Nash; children Dale (Cathy), Pam, Mike (Karla) and Diane (Rick); 10 grandchildren Jacob (Jill), Kaylee (Tristan), Derek (Brittany), Ted (Heather), Emma (Gabe), Abbey (Ryan), Nick (Nicole), Kathleen (Max), Rebecca (Chris) and David (Emily); 9 great-grandchildren Jorja, Jude, Maggie, Nora, Joni, Akine, Mia, Hadlee and Tucker; and her many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
The family would like to sincerely thank the staff of Bobby’s Hospice and Integrity Homecare for the wonderful care provided to Kay. A special thank you from the family to Tracey Fiorini for her special care and attention to Kay for the past several years.
The family will host a celebration of Kay’s life on Monday, September 21 at St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Sussex Corner at 1pm, followed by a reception/visitation with the family at the church.
The family has suggested that donations in memory of Kay may be made to St. Mark’s Anglican Church, the Canadian Cancer Society, Bobby’s Hospice or a charity of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences to the family and donations may be made through wallacefuneralhome.com.
