Clyde Kay "C.K." Cummings

Met C.K. only once or twice at his Sugerhouse shop. I know him mostly through my father, who was a fan of his chocolates and contracted some volume business with him. I was told the C.K. kept a file for many customers keeping track of their favorite chocolates. As a child, this always impressed me more as an act of kindness and friendship rather than good marketing. My father's accounts of his dealing with C.K. left me with a very favorable impression of this genuine and honest...

I never met Mr Cummings, but one of my favorite stories to tell is about his daughter that was a 6th grade teacher oh...too many years ago. I was in Mrs. Foster's class and my best friend was in Ms. Cummings. Too many years have past, so forgive me that I don't remember your first name. But now that I am a teacher I just wanted to say how sorry I am to hear of your loss.

Dear Lori and family,
I was sorry to hear about your dad. I felt bad to have missed his funeral, but I read about his death after the funeral was over. I have so many memories of working at the store. We used to have a lot of fun. I'll never forget my first day when he told me to eat all the chocolate I wanted. I thought I was in heaven. Your dad was a good man, and I really appreciated him being so kind to me when I worked for him. I send my love and sympathy!
all my...

Dear Cummings Family:

I send condolences from myself and the remainder of my family. Jay and Sally could not attend C. Kay's funeral because they are in Germany. I have so many great memories of C. Kay and your family. C. Kay was always willing to put up with an entire house full of teens playing Atari or Sunday Night board games. I appreciated his attempt to expose us to the finer things such as M*A*S*H and classical music. We always hoped that a visit to his home would produce a...

Our condolences to all of Kay's other friends and his family. We were employed at CKCC for several years, and it was a blessing to our family in many ways (not the least of which is the fact that we met while working there!). Kay was a unique man with a strong sense of purpose and good humor who will be long remembered by many, many people. Although he was a driven man of business, he also exhibited a spirit of generosity which blessed a lot of people. He will be missed.

My sympathy to your family Lori. I have great empathy for you. My father passed away in September and tody is the anniversary of my husband's death. (12-21) I certainly know what it is like to lose a loved one at this time of year. May the Lord bless you.
Taffy-Nancy Wittwer Venkatapathy

Cummings Family - I was one of those children who stopped by the store after school. I remember the smells and the little bell that rang when you opened the door. We have always had your special candies and remembered fondly that time. My condolences on your loss.

Dear Cummings Family - I received a phone call just today a few minutes ago asking if I knew that C. Kay had passed away. I was surprised and saddened to hear this news. You all know how special your whole family has been to me and mine. The generosity and hospitality of C. Kay and Lettie welcoming my family and me into your lives and home were greatly appreciated and overwhelming! It has to be the most generous kindness I've ever been extended and helped us not only then but greatly...

Cummings Family,

How well I remember the fun times being a part of the Cummings Family. Kay treated me just like one of his own kids. I enjoyed the time spent in the candy store, doing mint trims, putting candy tops on flourettes(?). Wrapping package after package of chocolates getting ready for Christmas. Kay was a great man, he will be missed.

Holly Anderson Blanco