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Donald Kay Obituary
Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Charles Kay and Mary (DeRosa) Blanchette of Florida. He was a life long resident of Cumberland.
He graduated from Cumberland High School, Class of 1972. Mr. Kay was employed by Dunkin Donuts Distribution for many years. He was previously employed by Texas Instruments in Attleboro for many years.
Besides his wife and mother, he leaves two sons, Aaron and his wife Melissa Kay of Cumberland, Jared Kay of Cumberland; three brothers, Charles Kay of Myrtle Beach, SC, James Kay of Seekonk, MA, and John Kay of Attleboro, MA; one sister, Linda Guay of Cumberland. He also leaves several nieces and nephews.
His funeral will be held Friday, September 5, 2008, at 8 AM from the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Rd., Rt. 122, Cumberland. Mass of Christian Burial at 9 AM in the St. Patrick Church, Broad Street, Cumberland. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Calling Hours will be held 4-8 PM Thursday, September 4. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the American Lung Association, 260 West Exchange Street, Providence, RI 02903. Directions/Guestbook: jjduffyfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald Kay
Patricia Griswold
September 10, 2008
I am truly sorry for the loss you have suffered. He was always a nice guy! :) God Bless all of his family and friends in their time of need.
Leo and Nancy Langlois
September 5, 2008
We were saddened to hear today of the loss of Don. Heaven must have been short on laughs to take away a man who put smiles on so many faces. Our thoughts and prayers are with Beth and family.
Cameron Levesque
September 5, 2008
Mr. Kay was one of the funniest people i have ever had the pleasure of meeting. I grew up with all the knowledge that i needed for football because of him. I would like to thank him for teaching me and making it possible for me to play at the high school level...with out his gudiance and well known antics i would of never made it that far. You leave a wonderful family and i promise to do whatever is needed to look after or help them in anyway i can. You always knew how to make anyone around you laugh...always. You left a great legacy behind that will never be forgotten, there will always be a place for you in my heart and your memory will never fade.
P.S no one will ever forget how to do the Mr. Kay either, love ya D.P.K
mark massa
September 5, 2008
to the entire kay family, my condolences for your loss! i worked with don at dunkin donuts and he will be missed by everyone! one of the nicest guys i ever met. r.i.p. dancing don!
Bill Cameron
September 4, 2008
Very sorry for your loss, to the family and friends of Don.
Daniel Costa
September 4, 2008
I worked with Don for many years at Dunkin Donuts. He was one of the few that I truely enjoyed knowing and working with him. He always had a wonderful sense of humor. God Bless
Kathy Doucette
September 4, 2008
Beth,Arron,& Jarred,
So sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you all and give you the strength to go on with all your loving memories of Don.
Danny & Anita Brown
September 4, 2008
To the Kay family,
My sincere condolances go out to you all. Don and I were good friends and we go back many years. Although we have not been in touch for awhile I still remember all the good times we had together. He will be dearly missed.
Richard Russo
September 4, 2008
to beth and the boys
i cant believe i am no longer going to have a beer out on the back deck that we built. Joyce and I couldn't have asked for better neighbors we love you all
love
Joyce and Rich
LESTER AND KIM TRUESDALE
September 3, 2008
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY, WE WILL MISS HIM DEARLY. IF EVER YOU NEED ANYTHING PLEASE CALL. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
LOVE, LESTER AND KIM TRUESDALE
Maureen & Mark Ayick
September 3, 2008
Bibbit and family, May God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack McLoughlin
September 3, 2008
To the Kay Family,
I am Jack(John) McLoughlin's wife, Jack was very good friends with Donny K. My husband will miss him dearly. My sincere condolences to the Kay family.
Allisha Donahue
September 3, 2008
Mrs. Kay, Aaron, Jared & family,
your all in my prayers.
Mr. Kay has made such an impression on so many people, He even got the cumberland colts cheerleaders to make a cheer called "do the Mr. Kay", he was our number one fan.
Mr. Kay will never be forgotten, he certainly was one person who knew how to make absoultly anyone smile and laugh. Ill never forget the homemade fries he used to make, they were the best. Or how everytime he saw me he called me candyface because thats all i used to eat. My favorite memory with him was all the fires in his backyard we would have with our families, where he would make everyone laugh so hard we'd be crying and our cheekies would hurt from smiling so much. Ive practically known mr. kay my whole life and their has never been a dull moment with him. His memories with my family and I will remain in our hearts forever. I know he's looking down on his woderful family and everyone that he has touched in his lifetime, i love you mr.kay and ill never forget you!
Sandra Lamothe
September 3, 2008
Beth and Family, I am very sorry for your loss and my deepest sympathy goes to you and your family. Don was a great man and when I used to babysit your boys he always made me feel very welcome in your house. God Bless you and your family my thoughts and prays are with you.
Love, Sandra (Resendes) Lamothe your childrens babysitter.
Jeanette Fernandes
September 3, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the Kay Family and especially to brother James Kay. I am a colleague of his and we work together at Nepco Products Co.
Kortnee Parfitt
September 3, 2008
Aaron and Melissa and to the entire Kay family I am very sorry for your loss my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dianne & Dave Beech
September 3, 2008
Bibbit, Aaron, Jared & Family
Dave and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy. Don was one in a million and one of our most cherished friends. Many a years at TI , softball games, up in Maine on our yearly weekend getaways and oh don’t forget all those house parties and cookouts. We had a blast and for that I thank Don for all the wonderful memories he has left us with. We will surly miss his smile and his laughter. Our memories of him which are many we will cherish forever.
Nicki Gandolfo-Francoeur
September 3, 2008
To The Kay Family.. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss. Don will be greatly missed! Oh! How he made us laugh at Buck Hill.(a.k.a. Robert) He always had smile and hug for everyone. My condolences....Nicki
Roger & Avis Rivard
September 3, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Many years have passed since we've seen you, we will always remember the good times and laughter. The happy and sad times we shared. you were a good friend and we will miss you terribly.
Bill in Cumberland
September 3, 2008
They say it's not about how much time you spend on this earth, but rather what you did while you were here. Well, Don K certainly left an impression with all of us who had the pleasure. Don worked with my brother at TI for years and they became good friends...the kind of lifelong friends that stories are written. Don K was always the life of the party and always had a smart remark for me, everytime he saw me. Years later, I met up with him at a Colts game. He tilted his head and extended his hand, then admitted that he couldn't place me. When I told him that I was Bobby's brother, he threw his arms around me and gave me a hug for the ages. He was known for a few rantings at the Colts meetings, for which someone would usually end up telling him "Thank You Don K,...now SIT DOWN!" I know that it is said often when someone passes on, but Don K WILL be remembered by many, many people that he touched. R.I.P. Don K
Laura Belhumeur
September 3, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Kay family. I am deeply sorry.. I only had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Kay once at Melissa & Aaron's wedding, but greeted me with a big smile on his face. R.I.P.
Jeanne Costa
September 3, 2008
My deepest sympathy to Jared and all of his family. I always liked your father very much. I spent many a football games on the sidelines talking with him when Cumberland was playing. He always made me laugh. Always remember that great smile and humor he had. Jeanne (Cam's mom).
DAVE MOORE
September 3, 2008
MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY. DON WAS A TRULY NICE PERSON AND A DEVOTED FAMILY MAN. I ALWAYS LIKED HIM AS A PERSON FROM THE TIME I HAD HIM AS A STUDENT IN SCHOOL TO THE FEW TIMES I WAS IN HIS COMPANY AS AN ADULT. I KNOW HE WILL BE SORELY MISSED. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
Janet Bertozzi (Faucher)
September 3, 2008
To the Kay family, I was saddened to hear of Donnys Loss. his laughter and smile will be for ever in our hearts
Doreen Walach-Kelsey
September 3, 2008
To the Entire Kay Family, My most deepest sympathy to all of you. I had not seen Don in a while. I won't ever forget the help he gave me when I moved 7 years ago. He took an entire day and then some to help me and my son. He had a big heart and then some. HE loved his family so much. HE talked about all of you each and every time he saw me.
Jeff Fague
September 3, 2008
My condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Kay. I worked with Don at the Dunkin Donuts Distribution Center.
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