At the Chatham-Kent Hospice, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday November 27th, 2022, Mrs. Katherine “Kay” Glassford of Chatham passed away in her 96th year. Beloved daughter of the late George and Maria Emrich. Best friend and cherished husband of Ernest “Ernie” for over 74 years. Loving mother of Jim and his wife Debby of Chatham. Sadly, missed by her treasured grandchildren Shaelynn Glassford, Jarrod Glassford, Aaron Glassford (Cynthia), Kyle Glassford (Adam), Vanessa Glassford, Janet Lindsay (Steve), Stephanie Weeks (Brad) and Michael Lindsay, and great grandchildren Layla, Kane, Cooper, Morghan, Olen, Michaela, Isabella, Claudia, Kali, Madison, Benjamin, and Abigail, and great great grandson Thomas. Dear sister-in-law of Betty Emrich of Chatham. She will be greatly missed by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her son Dennis (2021), and brother George and his wife Kati Emrich, and her brother Zig Emrich. Kay was a long-time member of St. Andrew’s church and UCW and volunteered for many years with Meals On Wheels. Kay was an exceptional baker and was known for her shortbreads. The family would like to thank St. Andrew’s Residence, staff and caregivers, the Chatham-Kent Hospice staff and volunteers, and Dr. Kathryn Bailey. Family and friends are invited to the Alexander & Houle Funeral Home, 245 Wellington St. West, Chatham, (519-352-2710), with visiting on Wednesday November 30th, 2022, with visiting from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. The funeral service for Kay will be conducted at St. Andrew’s United Church, 85 William St South, Chatham, on Thursday December 1st, 2022, at 10:30 am with Pastor Greg Simpson officiating. Interment Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham. Friends planning an expression of remembrance are asked to consider St. Andrew’s United Church and Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation. On-line condolences may be left at www.alexanderandhoulefuneralhome.ca
“Thanks be to God, He gave me a heart to love, young or old. He blessed me in many, many ways”.
November 27 2022
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Katherine Glassford November 27 2022..
Alexander & Houle Funeral Home
Death notice for the town of: Chatham, Province: Ontario