HALIFAX – Kathleen (Kay) MacIntosh Cumming Robertson, 92, Arborstone Nursing Home, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 10, 2011.
Born in 1918 in New Glasgow, N.S., she was the daughter of the late James and Jean (Burns) Cumming and granddaughter of the late J.W. Cumming, the founder of Maritime Steel Ltd.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family, predeceased by sisters, Margaret Condon and Shirley Nolan; and by brothers, William and Graham.
Kay grew up in New Glasgow, attended Trinity United Church, and was involved in many youth groups. She attended Mt. Allison University Ladies College where she greatly enjoyed the home economics classes and a very busy social life. She was married in 1940 to Alvin (Al) Robertson for 61 years. They lived in Gaspe, Que. and Sydney N.S. during his naval career before settling in Halifax in 1942. She attended St. Andrews United Church where she was very involved in the UCW. She and Al were both active members of the Halifax Curling Club and the Abercrombie Golf Club. They spent over 20 winters in Ft. Myers, Florida, and every summer at “her favourite place in the world”, Melmerby Beach in Pictou County. Mum was one of those rare, gentle souls who never had a negative word about anyone. Her sunny disposition endeared her to all. She spent the last six years at The Bradford, in Parkland, and then at the Arborstone Nursing home, both in Halifax. The staff and loving care she received in both of these facilities was second to none. The 3rd floor nursing staff at Arborstone provided great comfort to her and her family, and we thank them very much.
She is survived by sons, Allan (Stephanie), Halifax; and Glen (Marilyn), Mission, B.C.; by daughter, Jean White, Halifax; by grandchildren: Rebecca, Christopher, and Stephen Robertson, Catherine Kozera, Cynthia Callahan, and Meagan, Kate and Adam Robertson, plus 12 great-grandchildren.
Cremation has taken place. Funeral service will be held at St. Andrews United Church in Halifax at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, after which a reception will be held in the church hall. An internment service and reception will be held in mid-August at Little Harbour Presbyterian Church, Little Harbour, Pictou County.
Family flowers only, but donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society.