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Gloria Kay Obituary

Gloria P. Kay, (nee Johnson) 80, of Freedom Village; West Brandywine, PA, passed away on Tuesday March 20, 2012. She was the beloved wife of Jack G. Kay; devoted mother of Maren P. (Tim) Westerfield and Morris M. (Debbie) Kay, loving grandmother of Dana, Suzanne, Ryan, Erica, Patrick and Sam; and loving sister of the late Donald E. Johnson. Gloria was a retired Special Education teacher at Merion Elementary and Welsh Valley Middle Schools. Relatives and Friends are invited to her Memorial Service on Saturday March 31, 2012 2PM at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church; 625 Montgomery Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Gloria's honor to: The Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011, 800-272-3900 or www.alz.org. Arrangements are with Alleva Funeral Home, Inc. Paoli, PA.

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Published by Main Line Media News from Mar. 22 to Mar. 28, 2012.

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Pratibha &Amar Nath

May 3, 2012

Dear Jack,Morris, and Maren,Please accept our heartfelt condolences. We cherish very pleasant memories of our association with Gloria in the past. Suffering from a terrible disease like Alzheimer's, it certainly must have been a deiverance for Gloria.

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March 31, 2012

Dear Jack and family,

My heart was so saddened with the word of Gloria's passing. Working with Gloria at Merion School were such happy memories. I will always remember
her laughter,kindness,and most of all her love and dedication to the children who she loved.
Gloria's friendship,kindness,and generosity to me will always be remembered in my heart forever. My love and sincere condolences to you and your children and grandchildren.

Fondly,
Rosemary Schreiner

March 29, 2012

Dear Morris and Debbie and family, Chuck and I were very sorry to hear of your Mom's death. I lost my Mom in October and know what you are going through. Our very sincere condolences to you and your families.
Very sincerely,
Chuck and Judith Alleva

Dick Johnson

March 23, 2012

Dear Uncle Jack, Morris, Maren and Families,

We know what a loss this is, and our prayers are with you in the coming days.

Love, Dick, Jackie, Steve and Laura

Connie Johnson Patton

March 23, 2012

God's Peace and Comfort to all of you!
Much love, Connie (Gloria's niece and Don's daughter)

James & Patricia Blanton

March 23, 2012

Dear Jack, Morris and Family: Although we have never met, you are part of our family and we want you to know that we share your grief as you prepare to celebrate the life of Gloria. We regret we will be unable to attend the memorial service in Bryn Mawr. All of our Love to you all.

Elaine Jervis

March 22, 2012

Dear Jack, Morris, Maren, Debbie, Dana, & Suzanne,

My thoughts are with you. I hope good memories bring you peace. Hugs to each of you.

Love,
Elaine

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