Kathleen May Jones

December 16, 1920-August 15, 2011
Kay was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba and was predeceased by her parents Eleanor and Russell Owen Jones, her brothers Russ and David and her long-time companion Mary Newcomb. She is survived by her nieces and nephew in the United States, and many friends. Kaye and her brothers served in the Canadian Forces during World War II, Russell and David in the Army, Kaye in the Air Force. She moved to British Columbia in the early 50’s together with her friend Mary Newcomb, living most of the time in Burnaby. Kaye worked for Eaton’s in Winnipeg and Vancouver, then moved to Catholic Family and Children’s Services of the Archdiocese of Vancouver, before becoming Executive Secretary at Catholic Charities. She was very active in St. Theresa’s Parish in Burnaby, serving in the choir, religious education programs, Development and Peace, St. Vincent de Paul Society and for 53 years was a member of the Catholic Women’s League, including serving as Parish President. She also was elected to the Diocesan, Provincial and National levels of the League, and was given a Life Membership for her commitment. Prayers will be offered on Monday, August 22nd at 7:00 p.m. in St. Theresa’s Parish, 5146 Laurel Street, Burnaby, where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 23rd at 11:00 a.m. Fr. Bede Le Keim Minh, and Fr. Francis X Chang, Celebrants. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society, or to Development and Peace for African Relief. Thanks to the staff at Willingdon Care Centre for the care given to Kaye during the last period of her life.

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