Kathleen (Fownes) MacDermid
Passed on: September 18th, 2008
1913-2008 Kay MacDermid passed away peacefully at Alderwood Rest Home on Sept. 18, 2008. Born in Big Baddeck, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mable (Wilson) Fownes and the last surviving member of her immediate family. Kay lived many of her married years in Beinn Bhreagh and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Kay was an active member of the Alexander Graham Bell Club and was the first worthy matron of the Victoria Chapter OES. She attended Greenwood United Church and the Glennis Farquhar Unit of the UCW. She was an avid bridge player, sailor and enjoyed various handicrafts. Kay is survived by her daughter, Jaunita (Douglas Macaulay); grandchildren, Rebecca, Kenneth, Macaulay, Darcy and Casey MacDermid and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Kenny, 1977 and son Charles, 2008. Visitation will take place Sunday, Sept. 21 from 7-9 p.m. in MacAskill Funeral Home, Baddeck. Funeral will be Monday, Sept. 22 at 11 a.m. at Greenwood United Church, Rev. Karen Lynch officiating. Donations may be made to Greenwood United Church or Alderwood Working Council.
