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In Memory of
Kathleen Mae Wilson
1936 - 2023
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Marilyn Heighton posted a condolence
Sunday, June 4, 2023
So sorry to hear of your Mother's passing.
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Eric Posted Jun 11, 2023 at 8:19 PM
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Richard & Carol MacLeod posted a condolence
Thursday, June 1, 2023
We are saddened to hear of Kay's passing. We shared many fun times with Kay during dinners, church activities and Scotsburn winter carnival sculptures. Always quick with a kind word and willing to chip in and help, she will be sorely missed.
Richard & Carol MacLeod
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Eric Posted Jun 3, 2023 at 3:50 PM
Thank you Richard and Carol. She was amazing eh! I've learned so much about her by hearing what folks had to say at the visitation and celebration. Hope to see you at Bethel one Sunday, maybe at the outdoor service! Not sure when that is, but Glen knows :0) Cheers, Eric and Family
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Cousins together At the home of Rita Goshko in Edmonton.
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Andrew Fisher posted a condolence
Thursday, June 1, 2023
So many memories of Scotsburn, Billingham and Weymouth, forever tied together across the pond and made all the more special by my wonderful Aunt Kay.
All our love and thoughts are with you.
The Fisher family in the UK. X
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Eric Posted Jun 3, 2023 at 3:56 PM
Cousin Andrew and Family,
Those memories are Golden! Those early trips are burned indelibly into my memory. I still remember those dirt track bikes you brothers had in the the back entry of the Weymouth pub! I wanted one and started badgering Mom and Dad from that day forward LOL. We will be over the pond soon we hope :0) Eric, Arlene and Families PS: Jarret wants to come too!
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Dean posted a condolence
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Eric
Sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I remember her and your Dad quite vividly way back when you and I where in the Fireman's Youth Band. They would drop you off for practice and then pick you up afterwards. That was a very long time ago. Both very kind and wonderful people. My sincerest condolences.
Dean Rector
Clearwater, Florida
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Eric Posted Jun 3, 2023 at 4:04 PM
Dean;
Time doesn't really matter does it? :0) I remember you as an excellent musician who could even play the piano well at that stage while I stumbled through the side drum and Rob O'Brien squawked at the trumpet. Rob actually made the celebration and wore the Murray tartan too. I wasn't the only one showing kneecap eh! Thank you for your condolences and maybe you'll be back for the Hector celebrations?
Cheers Old Buddy
Eric and Family
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Evan Murray posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Lynn and Evan Murray
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Marie Reid Hatt posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Sincere condolences Arlene and family on the passing of your Mom Kay. She was a sweetheart
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Sue and Ray Arsenault posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
We met Steve and Kay shortly after we moved to this area from Hfx/Dartmouth in the late 1970's. And she was a big presence in Scotsburn and Pictou . And we got to know Arlene too . Though Kay has been unable to be active in the community we have all been thinking of her . The 55+ Club is still on the go and she showed many that keeping active keeps you fit and happy! She is truly an elder to be remembered .
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Eric Posted Jun 3, 2023 at 4:11 PM
Sue and Ray;
These comments are so true. And I didn't know this information! I would love it if you could drop by the house sometime for a cup of tea or other. We appreciate you condolence. Oh that we could be remembered as well as Mom!
Thanks
Eric, Arlene and Families
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Inez Hawley posted a condolence
Monday, May 29, 2023
Eric and family, Deepest Sympathy on the loss of your mother. The tribute you have written about her life shows what a special lady she was to many. Cherish your memories and know that others are thinking of you at this difficult time.
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Lynn MacLeod posted a condolence
Sunday, May 28, 2023
I'm so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing, Eric. I never met her but from her obituary she certainly had a wonderful life. To loose one's mother is so difficult, so hold close the many memories you will have of her. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
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Alasdair Veitch posted a condolence
Sunday, May 28, 2023
Eric and family - sorry to learn of your Mom's passing, but as the obituary clearly shows - a long life well lived! I was grateful to meet Kay at the family home on several occasions and I know that she was a key player in starting our beloved Pictou County Trails Association amd Cape to Cape Trails Committee.
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Gale Canning posted a condolence
Friday, May 26, 2023
My sincere condolences to Kay’s family. Your mom lived a wonderful life and you have so many happy memories of her to hold in your hearts forever.
Gale Canning
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Brent MacQuarrie posted a condolence
Friday, May 26, 2023
Sincere condolences are expressed for Kay's family at this time. I sat beside Kay in the trumpet section of the Pictou County Brass & Reed Band for several years, and always enjoyed her great sense of humour, her warmth and kindness towards others. She will be missed.
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susanne goshko posted a condolence
Friday, May 26, 2023
Our best wishes from Rita Goshko , Susanne Goshko and Allan Goshko
Rita remembers Kathleen being so welcoming and hospitable when she went to Nova Scotia. It made the time for her so special and of course who could forget the red shoes.
Our hearts go out to Eric and Arlene and their families.
We wish we could be in Nova Scotia with you at this time
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Lynne posted a condolence
Friday, May 26, 2023
Kay was an extraordinary lady with a beautiful soul and a heart of gold. We shared many laughs together in my time at Bethel Church. Eric, Arlene and families...May God walk with you as you travel this very difficult journey.
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Kathie Gunn posted a condolence
Friday, May 26, 2023
So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was an inspiration to all who knew her and will be missed in the community. She will be close in your hearts, never forgotten. Take Care Kathie and Dave Gunn
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Alan Elliott posted a condolence
Friday, May 26, 2023
I met Kay shortly after we moved to Scotsburn 25 years ago. My daughters and I got involved in some of the theatrical productions organized and directed by Kay – a great way to get to know others in the community. Kay certainly had a wonderful life. Our condolences to Arlene, Eric and families. Alan and Shunda Elliott
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Where do I begin?
Kay was simply my ‘Other Mother’. She and my Mom were coincidentally pregnant with Eric and me the same year (1961). In fact, they were pregnant with my brother Chris and Eric’s sister Arlene the same year as well. Their respective husbands served in the RCN together and evolved into lifetime companions passing away within seven months of one another.
Our families spent incredibly enjoyable times with one another over the decades: So many happy memories.
For those of you on this planet that didn’t get the opportunity to get acquainted with Kay in your lifetime, I convey my sincerest sympathies. She was simply one of a kind, a limited edition of a human being: an artist’s proof extrodinaire.
Her punctuating laugh, her insightful observations, her bright-eyed smile. We will never see her like again. I feel so fortunate to have known her.
Her underlying cerebrovascular disease (secondary to her primary atrial fibrillation) definitely robbed her of years of productive existence. Nonetheless, she persevered most steadfastly to make due with the hand with which she had been unfairly dealt. (As a proper academic she would never had accepted ending a sentence with a preposition).
I will be consoled by her clarity of observation, her depthless knowledge, her endless insight.
Kay Wilson broke the bank in terms of making this planet a better place. She will definitely be missed. I certainly will be missing her for the remainder of my “Four score and seven”.
I am a better person for have had crossed paths with her on this “mortal coil’.
Thank you Kay.
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Eric Posted May 27, 2023 at 11:48 AM
Dear Doc Shaun;
Thank you for this eloquent memorial. I plan to nominate you for a Nobel Prize in Literature or Medicine, whichever you'd prefer. It is amazing how our two families stayed connected over all those years! See you at the Celebration!!
Eric and Arlene
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Carol Alderson posted a condolence
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Arlene,Eric and families ,sorry to hear of your loss.Hold tight to your precious memories.Glynn and Carol Alderson
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Marcia Smeltzer posted a condolence
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Eric and family.
Deepest condolences to you all.
Marcia (Sample) Smeltzer
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Gini & Pete Cruikshank posted a condolence
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Pete and I are so sorry to hear of Kay’s passing. Sending our thoughts and prayers to Arlene, Eric and families.
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Pat MacDonnell posted a condolence
Thursday, May 25, 2023
My condolences to Kay’s family. Kay was indeed a fine lady and enjoyed a life well lived.
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Sorry to hear of your loss of your mother , my deepest condolences to your family
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Pat Craig posted a condolence
Thursday, May 25, 2023
I didn't know Kay for long, but fondly remember our time together playing trumpet in the Brass and Reed Band. She was a lovely lady. My condolences to her family.
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Hal Roach posted a condolence
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Sorry to hear about your mother.i did not know her but after reading her life ,l wish l had.just a wonderfully person to be around growing up as well as an adult.we all should be so lucky.enjoy your memories.
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Carolyn MacIsaac posted a condolence
Thursday, May 25, 2023
As soon as I retired in 2012, I joined the Scotsburn 55 + Club where Kay was a member. I always remember how she could put her leg over her head and touch the floor with her foot. She was a lovely person.
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Thomas P Brennan posted a condolence
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Rest in Peace Kay. Thank you for the many things you have done for our communities
Our heartfelt condolences go out to Arlene and Eric.
Heather and Tom
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Shawn Wilkie posted a condolence
Thursday, May 25, 2023
We would like to express our deepest condolences for your heartache at this time. Your Mother was a wonderful woman and although is has been many, many years, I still remember her and your entire family when I would visit with you all in Scotsburn. A beautiful Family indeed. May she RIP...
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Blanche Patterson-Durland posted a condolence
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Dear Eric, Arlene and Family,
So very sorry to learn of Kay's passing.
I have many wonderful memories of summer visits, shared meals and walks on the beach.
My most sincere sympathy, Blanche Patterson
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Murray and Branka Lund posted a condolence
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Eric, Arlene and family
We were so sorry to hear that your Mom had passed. She was a truly special person and will be missed by so many. Please know that you are in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Murray and Branka Lund
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Kathy and Herb Mattatall posted a condolence
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Herb and I are sorry to hear about Kay's passing and are sending her family and friends our sincere condolences. I must say, what a wonderful obituary and tribute to her, about her life and the family, which was one of the best obituaries I've read. It always upsets me when I see obituaries where there is just one or two sentences about the person - you showed us a lifetime of ups, downs and how she lived such a full and busy life of bringing joy to so many. Obviously Kay was also a great story-teller since you know so much about her early years, besides all the years of memories made as a family. I know your grief will be eased somewhat by the love and support of your family and all the friends that Kay made over the years, as well as all your treasured memories.
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Marta Chenell posted a condolence
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Arlene
Condolences to you and all Family on the passing of your Mom
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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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To my Aunt Kay,
I was so sorry to hear of your passing.
I spent so many hours with the Wilson clan while spending my summers in Pictou. During my teenage years, Arlene and I became fast friends, and we tried your patience on more than one occasion.
I remember your love of animals, and the many cats and dogs who were fortunate enough to find a home with you. I remember a lovely, silly dog of Alan's named Ringo who watched over both properties via the cornfields. A corgi named Penny who lived to chase away the racoons from the chickens. We shared a love for animals and I even developed a fondness for the pigs.
On our last family dinner before your stroke in 2017, you departed with leftovers for the resident crow.
I thank you for those memories.
To Arlene and Eric: I am so sorry for your loss and my thoughts are with you both.
with love,
Kathy Hart (Patterson)
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Eric Posted May 27, 2023 at 12:13 PM
Kathy
Those really were "halcyon" days back in the twilight of our youth. Arlene and I often talk about those visits back and forth between here and the Valley and the beaches. And I spoke with Judy and she finally has forgiven us for the "incident" upstairs :0) You remember? Please come up for a visit soon.
Cheers
Eric and Arlene
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Sue Gostock (shreenan) posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
My deepest condolences to the family of Kay, she was such a delight to visit at her home, always a smile when visiting her.
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Mark McLennan posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Eric Arlene, and family,
Kay was one of the good ones - so many wonderful memories that came back reading the awesome tribute.
We worshipped together, sang together, socialized together - she even spent an afternoon teaching me how to make bread!
I wish we could be with you on the day, but we will watch and honour a dear friend.
Prayers arising,
The Rev. Mark and Susan McLennan
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Eric Posted May 27, 2023 at 12:17 PM
Dear Mark and Susan;
She was one of the good ones! No doubt! She often talked about you and Susan arriving with a handle of wine for dinner just after you arrived in Scotsburn! We knew we were in for a treat LOL. Mom always said that with each new Minister, God always called the perfect fit for Bethel, and she has been proven correct :0) Hope you can get back here to retire. You both belong here. God Bless You Both
Eric and Arlene
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Sherry and Ralph MacPhail posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Sending our sincere condolences to Kaye's family and loved ones. The Macphails will always have cherished memories of Kaye at her Seafoam cottage swimming and spending beach time socializing. She was a very intelligent and interesting person to talk to, especially with her deep connection to nature and animals. She became like an extended family to the MacPhails over the years and will be deeply missed. Ralph and Sherry MacPhail.
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Eric Posted May 27, 2023 at 12:20 PM
Dear Ralph and Sherry;
The two families were intimately connected, especially through the Fab Four - Barb, Tom, Mom and Dad. They really savoured life in their Golden Years and so should we. Let's keep the connection strong! See you on the Beach :0)
Love
Eric and Arlene
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Dorothy And James posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
So sorry to hear your sad news. Kay (aka) Kathleen was a force of nature. Many downhill ski trips made wonderful memories! Hugs to Arlene,Eric and family. James and Dorothy
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Rhona Hubley posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Condolences to the family. Only met your Mom a few times at the house and she was always welcoming.
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