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Katherine Davey Obituary
Kitty was a graduate of the first Cadet Corps of Nurses, Russell Sage College, Troy, NY. She was destined for overseas duty when WWII ended. She worked at Albany Medical Center Hospital, stopping briefly to raise a family. She retired from Albany Medical Center in 1986 at the age of 62. In addition to being a devoted wife and mother, Kitty found time to become a Brownie and Girls Scout Troop Leader and PTO President at West Albany Elementary School. She was an avid bowler and belonged to the senior leagues for many years. She especially enjoyed camping at Schroon River Campsites and had a permanent site there for over 30 years. She attended Siena Basketball games with her husband until his death in 2009. She was an excellent seamstress, cook and enjoyed entertaining for her family and extended family. Her children were the special joys of her life, as well as her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be dearly missed.
Kitty was the loving and devoted wife of John F. Davey; beloved mother of Judith Jazz (Jeffery) of Auburn, MA, Barbara Crowe (Timothy) of Albany, Kathryn Clouther (Kenneth) of Peoria, AZ, Mary DiMartino (Mark) of Scotia, and John M. Davey (Robin) of Rexford; grandmother of Stephanie, Timothy, Sarah, Katherine (Katie), Matthew, Nathan, Aaron, Andrew, Lisa, Joseph, and Jaclyn; great grandmother of Zoey, Makenzie, and Natalie; many nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services Monday, October 18, 2010 at 8:15 a.m. from the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany thence to Christ Our Light Catholic Church, Loudonville at 9:00 a.m. where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Sunday, October 17, 2010 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. Those wishing to remember Kitty in a special way may send a contribution to the Sisters of St. Joseph, c/o St. Joseph's Provincial House, 385 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Latham, NY 12110 or the Alzheimer's Association.
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Memories and Condolences
for Katherine Davey
October 20, 2010
Davey Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your Mom's death. I didn't find out about it until Tues. when Sister Grace saw me and told me. I was sorry not to be able to be with you at the wake. Your Mom was a dear person and I loved being with her at home. Know you all have a place in our prayers at this time.
Love,
Sister Barbara, CSJ
Paul Malette
October 19, 2010
John & Robin, Sorry for the loss of your mother, sorry we couldn't make the wake was out of town. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Paul and Debbie Malette
October 19, 2010
Davey Family,
We just learned of your mother's passing and are so very sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful woman and will always remain close to the hearts of those who loved her.
Sincerely,
Mary, Sr. Grace, Shirley and all of us at Bright Horizons at Carondelet
Eva Graziano
October 18, 2010
Judy and Family,
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I can still remember coming to your house after school at to spend time at your house. Your parents always had room for one more friend in the house.
She was such a sweet and kind lady.
Lisa and Glen (Beckett) Moir
October 17, 2010
Mary and Mark, We're sorry for your loss. Your mother sounds like a woman I would have loved to have met. Be well and safe.
Janice (Morrison) Mersinger
October 17, 2010
Kathie,
My deepest sympathies to your and your family on the loss of your Mom. She was a very special lady and I have many fond memories of her.
Janice
October 17, 2010
Kathie,
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your whole family. I have many fond memories of you Mom.
Janice (Morrison) Mersinger, Sierra Vista, AZ
October 17, 2010
Dear Kathie & family,
I was so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. I have wonderful memories of her growing up. She was not only my brownie leader but a wonderful role model for many girls. May your memories bring you you strenght and comfort.
Linda Graziano Colonno
Guilderland, NY
October 17, 2010
Kathie, Jean-Jacques and I want to extend our sincere sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your mother. She was a lovely woman, and I have very fond memories of her. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Mary and Jean-Jacques Geraci Levesque
Donna Hermans-Emerick
October 17, 2010
Kathy and family,
So sorry to hear the loss of your mom. I used to enjoy her company so much. I just lost my Dad in July.
October 16, 2010
John
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
The Novotny Family
Gene Gardy
October 16, 2010
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mother. I have many, many memories of your Mom and Dad growing up. It isn't the same without them. She will be fondly remembered and deeply missed.
Karen Baier (Davis)
October 16, 2010
Dear Kathy,
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nick Audi
October 16, 2010
Dear Friends,
I was so sorry to read of the loss of your dear Mother. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. 'Kitty' and my Mom were friends over the years--many fond memories of the Davey Family...
God bless you all.
Respectfully,
Sharon Kipp Broden
October 16, 2010
Judy,
My sympathy to your family, I'm very sorry to hear about your loss.
June Maniscalco
October 16, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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