It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our amazing mother, Kathleen, at the age of 69, on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at Arborstone Enhanced Care, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Kay, as she was known to most of her family and friends, was born in Corner Brook, NL, and she was a daughter of the late Margaret (Griffin) and Charles Martyn. Kay was a teacher at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Corner Brook, NL before taking time off to raise her family. She also taught at St. Ann's and Belanger in the Codroy Valley, NL until her retirement in 2012. Kay loved working with the children. It brought her great joy. She was also an avid reader, loved walking and learning new things. She will be missed dearly by her son Dennis (Melissa) Lee, Deer Lake, NL; daughters Kathy-Lynn (Gary) Shaw, Labrador City, NL, Maggie (Chris) Richards, Hubley, NS; and her two wonderful grandchildren Sophie and David Richards; brothers Charles (Sheila) Martyn, Barry (Irene) Martyn; sisters Gertrude (Roger) Humber, Irene (Bob) Brake, Margaret Tobin, Marion McMaster, Anne (Dave) Brennan; sister-in-law Joanne O'Brien; brother-in-law Mike Brothers; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends. She was predeceased by her loving husband Dave; son Martyn; sister Connie Brothers; brothers-in-law Terry Tobin and Tom O'Brien; and her parents-in-law Edna and Larry Lee. Cremation has taken place. Visitation at Fillatre's Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue, Corner Brook, NL, Tuesday, November 29th, 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Service of Remembrance at The Cathedral of The Most Holy Redeemer, Mount Bernard Avenue, Corner Brook, NL, Wednesday, November 30th at 2 pm. A memorial service will be held at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Codroy Valley on Friday, December 2nd at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada or Arborstone Enhanced Care. The family guest book may be signed by visiting www.fillatre.ca.

Good-byes are not forever,
Good-byes are not the end,
They simply mean I'll miss you,
Until we meet again.