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Kay Graves Obituary
Bow, NH - Kay Anderson Graves, 72, of Bow, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2024. Born in Concord, NH on February 24, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Elmer W. Anderson Jr. and Helene (Frost) Anderson.
Kay grew up in Penacook, NH and graduated from Merrimack Valley High school in 1970. In 1974, she earned her English education degree from UNH, which started her lifelong career in education in the Merrimack Valley High School from 1974-1984 and then the Bow School District from 1987-2018. She was a lifetime member of the NEA-NH and served as president of her local Bow EA. She was known by her colleagues as the ultimate grammarian and the Master of the BMS Spelling Bee. Kay enjoyed her time at York Beach, loved her family, students, and friends. Her grandchildren were the light of her life. She treasured her beloved Golden Retriever Maggie and was very devoted to God.
She is survived by her son Christopher Chase Graves and his wife Andrea Graves of Newmarket, NH; daughter Stefanie Frost Dube and her husband Sean of Bow, NH; sister Nancy Polep of Loudon, NH; brother Jeffrey Anderson of Largo, FL; grandchildren Sam Graves of Newmarket, NH, Chase Dube of Bow, NH, and Layla Dube of Bow, NH. She is predeceased by her husband of 33 years Robert C. Graves.
A visitation will be held Wednesday, May 15, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Bennett Funeral Home, 209 N Main St, Concord, NH. A funeral service will occur Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 11:00 AM at South Congregational Church, 27 Pleasant St., Concord, NH, with a burial to follow immediately after at Evan's Cemetery, White Rock Hill Rd, Bow, NH.
Donations in memory of Kay may be made to her favorite charity MSPCA.
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Micaela Purcell
May 26, 2024
Sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs. Graves. I have so many fond memories of her from BMS and BHS. Sending love to all. So sorry for your loss.
Robin Hoyt
May 24, 2024
Kay was a wonderful person. I will miss seeing and talking when her at craft shows. Always smiling and kind. My thoughts are with her family.
Denise Gridley
May 19, 2024
Heaven has gained a beautiful angel. I miss my dear coworker who became a beloved friend. She was so well loved by her students and everyone at BMS. Kay brought light, compassion, joy, and humor to all those who were blessed enough to know her. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to her family and friends who she loved so very much. Rest in peace my dear friend. Until we meet again, thank you for all the love you brought into this world.
Gisele lesmerises
May 15, 2024
Sending my condolences. So sad to lose a loved one, especially one so loved by family and Friends and colleagues. We are all connected, so we must keep close and remember that.
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Dave Anderson
May 15, 2024
I have fond memories of Kay as a former student and as a fellow teacher ... May she rest in peace with a life well spent
Peter R
May 14, 2024
I have fond memories of Mrs Graves. Probably one of my favorite English teachers if truth be told.
pam brown morrill
May 13, 2024
may u rest in peace my good friend. so good memories of our group at mvhsi will miss u lov, pammy brown morrill
Sue Metzler (former secretary at Bow High)
May 13, 2024
I'm so sorry for your loss! Kay will never be forgotten.
April Poitras
May 13, 2024
so sorry to hear this! Kay was friends with my mother and father, Annette and Bud Currier. I remember pool parties at the Cheneys' house with Chris when we were kids and Bob was with the Bow PD. She was always so sweet to us. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, she was a truly wonderful woman!
Sherry Patten
May 13, 2024
My sincerest and deepest sympathy and condolences to the friends and family of Kay. She was a beautiful person both inside and out and my Mom, Barbara Gore always spoke highly of both your Dad and your Mom. Hold the memories close in your heart and always remember the good times that you shared.
Marti
May 12, 2024
I taught with Kay in Bow. She had a great sense of humor and a compassion that made her an exceptional teacher. Her pride in her family and her love for her job was so clear and strong. I loved working with Kay. I am sure she will be deeply missed.
Susan Martel McClellan
May 12, 2024
I had the pleasure of tracing with Kay at MV from 1974-1978 until my husband and I moved to Michigan. She and I were very close friends. I even gave her my signature Toni Tenelle (so) haircut! Bob and Kay were so much fun to be around. We reconnected when I moved back to NH. We lived in. Ow and Kay taught our daughter Katie McClellan in eighth grade. We loved Kay so much! Her smile and giggle and sense of humor were precious traits. We are so sooty for your loss. So many fond memories of her and Jeff and Nancy from high English classes. Such wonderful people. All our love and prayers! Sincerely, Susan
Ronda Clough
May 12, 2024
Chris, sorry to hear about your Mom
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