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KAY, Richard S. Richard S. Kay, 76, of Long Island, ME, passed away Sunday, (July 31, 2005) at Maine Medical Center after a courageous battle against lymphoma cancer. He was the beloved husband of Helen Rosengren Kay for 44 years. He was born on Dec. 4, 1928, in Brooklyn, NY. He was a cellist that attended the Juilliard School and performed recitals throughout America, Europe and Asia before joining the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in 1961, serving as Associate Solo Cellist for 31 of 38 years of service. Besides Helen, he leaves behind his daughter and son-in-law Erika and Frank Giannini and their daughter Faith of Wethersfield; son and daughter-in-law Victor and Dawn Kay and their sons Victor and Danny of Cranbury, NJ; and daughter and son-in-Jaw Jenny and John Shusta and their daughters Megan and Sydney of York, ME. He also leaves two sisters, Phyllis and Patricia Kay of New York, NY. Funeral services will be in Portland, ME on Friday, handled by Hay-Peabody Funeral Homes in Portland, ME.
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Gina Zilio-Smith
August 6, 2005
Helen & Family,
Though I knew Richard for a short, difficult time he was such a dear, chrming man. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Gina RN
Gibson Pavilion
Pat Conner
August 4, 2005
Dear Helen and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. How can Richard be gone from our midst?
When I think of you all, I remember your early summers on the West End in the yellow cottage and then your settling into your lovely home across the street and overlooking Casco Bay and Mt. Washington.
I have three pictures in my mind of Richard:
Richard on his original blue moped,
Richard--in his robe--walking the dog down Cushing Street
Richard toting the cello down and up the banking at the wedding last summer.
I treasure these and am certain you have many wonderful memories of this good man. Be assured of my prayers and know that I'll be praying to Richard.
Love, Pat Conner
Brownie Bruns
August 3, 2005
Dear Helen and family,
Iwill always remember Richard playing in church, sitting with him waiting for the boat, and his wonderful stories and sense of humor.
Pastor Charice Oliver
August 3, 2005
Dear Family,
I have only known Richard for a few years but I really grew to love him during that time, his quick wit and dry humor gave me many happy rememberances. I will miss his beautiful music. Most of all I will miss Richard and feel his loss. Know you are in my prayers and thoughts,
May God sustain you and give you peace, Pastor Sherry
Mark & Linda Greene
August 3, 2005
Helen and Family, Linda and I are sorry for your loss. We have many great memories of both you and Richard performing on the island to the benefit of our community.
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