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1931

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2026

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Katherine McBride Obituary

Kay was born in South Buffalo, NY and is survived by sister-in-law Patricia Herzig, predeceased by husband Christopher McBride of 52 years and sister Jean Gobbetti.

Chris and Kay resided in Lancaster, NY with children Marjorie (Michael) Smith, Barbara (Daniel) Rogers, Mary (James) Flewelling, Patricia (Scott) Blahnick, Kathryn (Rocklan) Bragg, JoAnne (Todd) Maker and Thomas. Retired in 1989, they moved to a home on Douglas Lake in Dandridge, TN. Kay passed peacefully surrounded by family. Funeral is Feb. 6 at Holy Trinity Church in Jefferson City.
Published by Buffalo News on Jan. 11, 2026.

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Memorial Events
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Feb

6

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Holy Trinity Church

475 Tennessee 92, Jefferson City, TN 37760

Feb

6

Service

11:30 a.m.

Holy Trinity Church

475 Tennessee 92, Jefferson City, TN 37760

Feb

7

Graveside service

2:00 p.m.

Resthaven Memorial Gardens

2642 E US-25W, Dandridge, TN 37725

Funeral services provided by:

Farrar Funeral Home - Dandridge

162 East Meeting Street PO Box 1025, Dandridge, TN 37725

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