Marjorie Kennely Kay

Marjorie Kennely Kay, 83, of Montclair, N.J., and Maplewood, N.J., passed, at home with her children, on Nov. 15, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband of 31 years, Archie Kay. She leaves her children, Bryan Kay and Deborah Kay-Knowling; their spouses, Joy Charles-Kay and Lance Knowling, and grandchildren, Justine and Christian Kay. An only child, she was as a sister to hosts of beloved friends, cousins, in-laws, and their children. Memorial services will be held at Unity of Montclair, 82 Union St. (Montclair Women's Club), on Tuesday, Dec. 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. A career librarian for 32 years, Mrs. Kay taught at East Orange public schools, and from 1974 to 1992 at Montclair High School libraries. After retiring in 1992, she became a certified hospice volunteer, serving Montclair families and Thrift Shop until a disability in 2009. She was a charter member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Omicron Xi Omega chapter. Known for her wit, compassion, and friendship, she was deeply respected and loved by generations of students, colleagues, family, and friends. She shared with her children a lifelong passion for performing arts, travel, and adventure. Widowed after 31 years of marriage, she leaves her children, Bryan Kay and Deborah Kay-Knowling; their spouses, Joy Charles-Kay and Lance Knowling, and grandchildren, Justine and Christian Kay. An only child, she was as a sister to hosts of beloved friends, cousins, in-laws, and their children. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Montclair Scholarship Fund, 100 Chestnut St., Montclair, N.J. 07042.