Kathleen Hovey Davidson

Kathleen Hovey Davidson of West Hartford died on November 13, 2024 at age 85 after a prolonged illness. Born in St. Paul, MN, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Elsie Hovey and grew up in West Springfield, MA. After graduating from high school there, she attended the University of Massachusetts, receiving a bachelor's degree in 1961.
Upon graduation, Kay was employed at G. Fox in Hartford where she met her future husband, Robert, to whom she was married for 59 years. She also worked at Trinity College for 26 years, retiring as coordinator of publications services.
In retirement, Kay volunteered with West Hartford Social Services and the Library, driving residents to medical appointments and delivering books to the homebound. In addition, she was a volunteer at the gift shop at Hartford's Avery Heights.
A long-time member of Hartford's Central Baptist Church, where she had served as moderator, Kay subsequently became an active member of Center Church in Hartford.
Kay and Bob enjoyed traveling both in the United States and abroad, touring in Mexico, Central America, Europe and the British Isles, as well as in Egypt and China. She treasured time spent with good friends and especially with cherished family.
Kay's beloved daughter, Diane Hurd, predeceased her. In addition to her husband, Bob, she leaves her lovingly devoted daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne and David Talbot; son-in-law, James Hurd and his wife, Laura; grandchildren, Katherine and Andrew Hurd and Hannah and Meghan Talbot; brother and sister-in-law, Marshall and Shari Hovey; brother- and sister-in law, Bruce and Joan Davidson; as well as several cousins and many nieces, nephews and great- nieces and nephews.
Friends and family are invited to a memorial service on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Center Church, 60 Gold Street, Hartford. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Hands on Hartford, 55 Bartholomew Street, Hartford, CT 06106. Online condolences may be made at www.SheehanHilbornBreen.com