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Katherine ("Kay") Ramsay Blyth
Formerly of Wayne, Pa
Died peacefully on Monday, January 3, 2011, at Park Lane, Bellingham Retirement Center, West Chester, PA. Born in San Francisco, CA on February 6, 1929, Kay was the youngest daughter of the late Charles R. and Katherine Ramsay Blyth, formerly of Hillsborough. She attended the Branson's School in Ross, CA and Smith College in Massachusetts from which she graduated in 1951. After graduation, she moved to New York City where she earned a Master's in Christian education at a graduate program run by Teachers College and Union Theological Seminary. She then returned to Smith College where for two years she was employed by the Episcopalian church as a counselor to Smith College undergraduates. From Smith she moved first to Wilmington, Delaware, and then to Toledo, Ohio, to continue her work for the Episcopal Church. In 1959 she moved to Philadelphia where she has lived ever since. Hearty, intelligent, sometimes feisty, Kay was a courageous woman who spoke her own mind. She will be remembered for her dry wit and sense of humor about herself and for her kind and gentle attention to children and animals.
Kay is survived by her sisters, Marjorie Bell and Barbara Coghlan from California, her brother Charles Blyth, and ten nieces and nephews.
Her memorial service will be held on Friday, January 21, 11 AM, in the Chapel of Church of the Good Samaritan, 212 W. Lancaster Avenue, Paoli, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to Philadelphia Zoo, 3400 W. Girard Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19104-1196.
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Ruth Horwitz
May 12, 2011
Dear Blyth Family,
I just now heard of Kay's passing, and I am so sorry for your loss. Kay and I were friends for nearly 30 years, since she first came to Philadelphia. When she moved to Lansdale, she would come into town weekly and we would nearly always meet for lunch or dinner as time allowed. As you know, she was an active member at our Zoo, and was particularly involved with the building of the magnificent home for primates. Regretfully, due to illness and my moving last fall, we had been out of touch for many months. My family and I will remember the sound of her beautiful deep voice, as we engaged with her in hours of quiet chat and whitty reparte. She was always interesting and gracious, either as a charming house or party guest, or when hosting one of her intimate dinners, be it elegant or casual. She will be greatly missed in the Beaumont community, and certainly by my friends and family. I hope that God has given you peace and strength during this time.
Newton -|-
January 20, 2011
TO THE BLYTH FAMILY, SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, MAY GOD GIVE YOU HIS LOVE, PEACE, AND STRENGTH IN THIS TIME OF SORROW. SHE IS WITH GOD NOW MOVING INTO HER NEW HOME IN HEAVEN WITH GOD. SHE IS RESTING IN PEACE WITH JESUS. -|-
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