Obituary for Katherine Elaine Martha King
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Katherine Elaine Martha
April 20th, 1942 – January 14th, 2023
Katherine Elaine Martha King (Kay) passed away on January 14, 2023. Largely on her own terms. We say largely, as she did pass away, and it certainly was not on her bucket list. She leaves behind one wonderfully dysfunctional family that she loved dearly and was very proud of: son (Frank Gogos), two grandchildren (Ferenc Gogos w/Anna and Mary Katherine Gogos) and an ex-daughter-in-law (Colleen Pinsent- we know, this is a bit bizarre for some folks but hey, who are you to judge). She also leaves behind a huge circle of friends and family, and friends who became family, “The Group” that she fiercely protected (Tom, Bernice, Adie, Rod and many more). Not to mention two sheds and a house full of flea market knick-knacks. Yard sale to follow internment – Tom, clear out the greenhouse! Oh, and a geriatric, blind, deaf, and incontinent dog she affectionately called “Pissy Sissy” that she dearly loved, played dress-up with, and carted with her everywhere she went. We also believe she left behind a cat named Cuddles, that we are yet to find within her house. To be honest we are not sure she even liked cats.
Kay was born on April 20, 1942, the daughter of Baxter King of Catalina and Annie Babstock of Eastport. Her only sibling and frequent sparring partner, dearly beloved Sharon MacDonald passed away in 2003. She was a teacher, 4H worker, entrepreneur, and a volunteer with multiple organizations on the Eastport Peninsula including the Eastport Peninsula Arts and Heritage Society, 50 Plus Club, Society of United Fisherman, the Time in the Hall Dancers, the Road to the Beaches Rug Hookers, and the list goes on.
She was a force of nature in the lives of many. Suffice to say she touched many people in positive ways. Kay built connections, with people, and between people. She stood up for what, and who, she believed in, and was an advocate for those in need. She loved learning about different cultures, and challenged those around her to be more inclusive, accepting, and open to embracing our differences.
She could make the mundane extraordinary with creative flare, passion, and enthusiasm. She was a fabulous cook and could rock leftovers like no other human being on this planet, though sometimes it was best to not ask about the ingredients. She was creative, artistic, fearless, lyrical (more on that later), compassionate, loyal, funny, opiniated, super intelligent and the list goes on but unfortunately, we must shorten the obit to get sales stickers on all her teacups (and several high-mileage wigs) for the upcoming yard sale, we hope you understand.
Her extensive vocabulary was more than highly proficient (and lyrical) and she knew more curse words than most people learned in a lifetime – having inherited her father’s profanity-laden prowess. She liked four letter words as much as she loved her garden and the variety of wildlife - blue jays, finches, grouse, squirrels, and the occasional black bear - she attracted to her little oasis with food so all the little creatures would not go hungry. But she definitely had a preference in the animal kingdom. Never mess with the birds. Her cats wore bells (again, we really don’t know why she had them), and the squirrels knew never to trespass on the bird feeder. She had a remarkably accurate throwing arm.
A short graveside ceremony and interment will take place on Saturday January 21, 2023, at 2 pm just inside the gates of the Holy Cross Anglican Cemetery in Eastport. Everyone welcome, but it is ok if you want to skip the interment (we know it is bit gloomy and if Kay had her way, she would skip it too), and head straight to the reception and celebration for some food, wine, and a few laughs at the Sandy Cove Community Centre from 4pm to 7 pm.
No flowers by request, even though she loved them, but to do that you would have to kill them, and her one son is a terrible horticulturalist if you think you will send a live plant our way in defiance. If you are so inclined to do anything in remembrance of her long, varied, never dull life you can make donations to any place where your money will make a difference in a positive way. ALS Society and The Beaches Heritage Centre would be at the top of her list.
Katherine Elaine Martha
April 20th, 1942 – January 14th, 2023
Katherine Elaine Martha King (Kay) passed away on January 14, 2023. Largely on her own terms. We say largely, as she did pass away, and it certainly was not on her bucket list. She leaves behind one wonderfully dysfunctional family that she loved dearly and was very proud of: son (Frank Gogos), two grandchildren (Ferenc Gogos w/Anna and Mary Katherine Gogos) and an ex-daughter-in-law (Colleen Pinsent- we know, this is a bit bizarre for some folks but hey, who are you to judge). She also leaves behind a huge circle of friends and family, and friends who became family, “The Group” that she fiercely protected (Tom, Bernice, Adie, Rod and many more). Not to mention two sheds and a house full of flea market knick-knacks. Yard sale to follow internment – Tom, clear out the greenhouse! Oh, and a geriatric, blind, deaf, and incontinent dog she affectionately called “Pissy Sissy” that she dearly loved, played dress-up with, and carted with her everywhere she went. We also believe she left behind a cat named Cuddles, that we are yet to find within her house. To be honest we are not sure she even liked cats.
Kay was born on April 20, 1942, the daughter of Baxter King of Catalina and Annie Babstock of Eastport. Her only sibling and frequent sparring partner, dearly beloved Sharon MacDonald passed away in 2003. She was a teacher, 4H worker, entrepreneur, and a volunteer with multiple organizations on the Eastport Peninsula including the Eastport Peninsula Arts and Heritage Society, 50 Plus Club, Society of United Fisherman, the Time in the Hall Dancers, the Road to the Beaches Rug Hookers, and the list goes on.
She was a force of nature in the lives of many. Suffice to say she touched many people in positive ways. Kay built connections, with people, and between people. She stood up for what, and who, she believed in, and was an advocate for those in need. She loved learning about different cultures, and challenged those around her to be more inclusive, accepting, and open to embracing our differences.
She could make the mundane extraordinary with creative flare, passion, and enthusiasm. She was a fabulous cook and could rock leftovers like no other human being on this planet, though sometimes it was best to not ask about the ingredients. She was creative, artistic, fearless, lyrical (more on that later), compassionate, loyal, funny, opiniated, super intelligent and the list goes on but unfortunately, we must shorten the obit to get sales stickers on all her teacups (and several high-mileage wigs) for the upcoming yard sale, we hope you understand.
Her extensive vocabulary was more than highly proficient (and lyrical) and she knew more curse words than most people learned in a lifetime – having inherited her father’s profanity-laden prowess. She liked four letter words as much as she loved her garden and the variety of wildlife - blue jays, finches, grouse, squirrels, and the occasional black bear - she attracted to her little oasis with food so all the little creatures would not go hungry. But she definitely had a preference in the animal kingdom. Never mess with the birds. Her cats wore bells (again, we really don’t know why she had them), and the squirrels knew never to trespass on the bird feeder. She had a remarkably accurate throwing arm.
A short graveside ceremony and interment will take place on Saturday January 21, 2023, at 2 pm just inside the gates of the Holy Cross Anglican Cemetery in Eastport. Everyone welcome, but it is ok if you want to skip the interment (we know it is bit gloomy and if Kay had her way, she would skip it too), and head straight to the reception and celebration for some food, wine, and a few laughs at the Sandy Cove Community Centre from 4pm to 7 pm.
No flowers by request, even though she loved them, but to do that you would have to kill them, and her one son is a terrible horticulturalist if you think you will send a live plant our way in defiance. If you are so inclined to do anything in remembrance of her long, varied, never dull life you can make donations to any place where your money will make a difference in a positive way. ALS Society and The Beaches Heritage Centre would be at the top of her list.