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Kathleen Lucille «Kay» Genge
1922-2024
Kathleen (Kay) Genge
September 24, 1922 – February 20, 2024
Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of the late
Kathleen Lucille Genge who passed away on Tuesday, February 20th 2024
at the age of 101.
Kathleen (or Kay as she was known to most) was one of eleven children
of Charles Obed Ernst (1894-1952) and Annie Loretta (Hyson) Ernst
(1896-1947).
Kay lived all of her 101 years of life in Mahone Bay, with most of
those years being in the same house she occupied until her passing
this year. At a young age Kay became both a single mother and
caregiver to her siblings after her parents passed. The love and care
she gave to those around her would continue all her life.
In 1953 she married Robert (Bob) Genge, a shipwright and carpenter
from Glovertown, Newfoundland. He would remain by her side until his
passing in 1995. Kay and Bob were always surrounded by family and
friends. Card parties, trips to Florida and Newfoundland, dances,
dinners and countless summers at their cottage on Big Mush-a-Mush Lake
produced many lifelong memories. After Bobs passing in 1995, Kay
continued to be an active member of her community and the strength and
resilience she gained at a young age would continue to keep her going
well into the later years of her life.
Kay was very athletic throughout her life; Bob had built a large wall
cabinet in their den to display her many trophies. She played
badminton, softball and bowling, but it was her passion for curling
that brought her the most joy. Curling, family and friends. She was an
active member of the Lunenburg Curling Club where she competed until
the age of 85. She only stopped playing the game when throwing the
rocks from the hack became too difficult. Anyone who knew Kay knew
that she refused to use «that stick» to help throw rocks,
and when it was suggested that she switch to playing Skip to reduce
the amount of sweeping… well, she wouldn’t have that. She was
competitive, and if she couldn’t perform at the position and level
that she was accustomed to, it was time to hang up the slider and pack
away the broom. Kay would faithfully watch curling on TV, and it was
not uncommon to see the light from her TV shining late in the evening
through the window when a game was being played. She was known to have
yelled at the TV once or twice and there is a rumour that she actually
attempted to slap Russ Howard through the screen during a heated
match.
Kay was also known for her cooking and baking. Her Honey Crinkle
cookies, Parker House rolls, Whole Wheat and French bread were always
a hit at any gathering and it was common for her to host many meals in
her tiny kitchen; even at the age of 101 she would still invite Donnie
and Beverly over for the occasional supper.
Kay is survived by her son, Donald Ernst (Beverly); daughter, Patricia
Oickle (Sammy); grandchildren, Paula Snider and Richard Ernst
(Jennifer); great grandchildren, Lauren, Katie, Zachary and Bradyn;
brothers Alfred and Warren (Jackie); sister, Jackie and numerous
nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Robert and siblings, Evangeline,
Obed, Frederick, Frank, Margaret, Dorothea and Paul.
The family would like to thank the staff of Fishermens Memorial
Hospital in Lunenburg, Remember When Homecare and EHS for their
assistance and caring during this difficult time.
A private graveside interment will be held this spring.
Donations in memory of Kay can be made to Hope for Wildlife, SHAID
Tree Animal Shelter or St. John’s Lutheran Church in Mahone
Bay.
Cremation and arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Mahone
Funeral Home, P.O. Box 200, 32 Parish St., Mahone Bay, NS B0J 2E0
(902-624-8241). Online condolences may be sent to the family and by
visiting: www.mahonefuneral.ca
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Please inform the Family of your memorial contribution through our
website.
Your memorial donation payment may then be sent directly to a
requested charity or a charity of your choice.
Hope for Wildlife
5909 Highway 207
Seaforth, NS B0J 1N0
Tel: 902-407-9453
info@hopeforwildlife.net
SHAID Tree Animal Shelter
100 High St., 100 High St
Unit 17 Suite 138
Bridgewater Nova Scotia B4V 1V9
E-mail: info @shaidanimalshelter.com
Telephone: 902-543-4849
St. John’s Lutheran Church
P.O. Box 70
89 Edgewater St.
Mahone Bay, NS B0J 2E0
Tel: 902-624-9660
MAHONE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE
“Founded in 1883 – Serving the Community for 141 years.”
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