Kathleen Savory Moore

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Kathleen Moore on August 20, 2021, at Guelph General Hospital at the age of 93. She is predeceased by the love of her life of 53 years, Kenneth (2003) and her son Kevin (2014).

Kathleen was born on May 1, 1928, alongside her identical twin Dorothy at their family home on Bradshaw Street in Derby England, daughters of the late Charles Clyde Savory and Clara Illsley. Along with Dorothy, she had four older sisters, Molly, Evelyn, Margret, and Betty, all predeceased.

Kathleen attended Traffic and Reginald Street schools before going to work at Derby Cables factory on Mansfield Road at the young age of 14. She worked alongside Dorothy, where they both eventually met their future husbands. There are many stories about Kath and Dot during this time. These stories brought many happy memories, especially the one where Dot and Harry Bailey (later to become Dots husband), played matchmaker between Ken and Kath. The story had a happy ending with Ken and Kath’s wedding taking place on January 28, 1950.

Their first son, Kevin was born in Derby in 1957. They travelled about on a motorcycle with Kath holding Kevin sitting in the sidecar. By 1958, they decided to cross the Atlantic to start a new beginning in Canada. Her sister Betty and her family had already made the journey and she was relieved to know she would have family there. They made the journey by passenger ship, on the Cunard Line’s Sylvania on June 17, 1958. They travelled with only the necessities, including blankets and Ken’s tools. Kevin took his first steps on this journey.

They first settled in Malton, Ontario, and they worked hard to get their lives on track and at times holding two jobs. Ken would work all day at Hilroy Stationary, come home and then head back out with Kath and Kevin in her arms to clean offices in the evenings. Whilst it was hard work, we never heard them complain about the journey they did together to start their new lives in Canada. Whilst in Malton, Kevin finally got his wish, a little brother in 1963 named Keith.

In 1966 they moved to Peterborough and then on to Lakefield in 1968. Once they moved to Lakefield, Kath worked at the local private hospital assisting residents in long term care. She made many friends whilst working at the Private hospital and remembered her days there fondly.

Ken and Kath loved the village of Lakefield. They took long walks together through the village and along the Trent Canal during the evenings, stopping to talk to friends and neighbors along the way.

One of Kath’s hobbies was knitting. She took great pride in knitting blankets, gloves and toque’s for family and friends. If she knew you had or were having a baby, you knew the knitting needles were in production! She loved her grandchildren and spending time doing activities with them.

She also loved travelling to visit her son wherever he was with the military and visiting all the family and friends back home in Derby. These trips were very special and always generated great stories and laughter at the Chaddesden Jubilee Club. There was always a round of bingo, and the games were played alongside her sisters Ev and Dot. One particular trip home was more so memorable - A surprise trip to spend her 80th birthday with her twin Dot. Keith was able to fly his mum home, whilst Dot’s son Trevor and wife Denise were preparing a surprise party for them. She was so happy to see so many friends and extended family from both her and Ken’s family that came to celebrate with them.

Following the passing of Ken, Kath eventually decided to move to Guelph. She took up residence at Parkside Place at The Village of Riverside Glen. Kath soon made friends and spoke fondly of coffee/tea mornings, movie nights, sing alongs and she even participated in the occasional bowling Wii game. She loved the community atmosphere. She appreciated all the friendships she made there and was especially thankful to Helga, Fred and Lorraine for their support when she needed help.

She enjoyed her Saturday shopping trips with her son and attending local events in Guelph.

Whilst living in Guelph, she continued to remain connected to Lakefield, reading the local news in the Lakefield Herald and by making the occasional trip there to meet up with friends. She has fond memories of her breakfast mornings with Bob and Dorothy, Dave and Joy and Carol and Peter.

She loved catching up with other neighbors too on Caroline Street.

In her later years, she moved over to the village, when she needed more assistance. We are especially thankful for all the caregivers who supported her in the Village of Riverside Glen. The family would like to thank all the staff, nurses, and PSWs for their care, kindness and understanding while Kath resided in Williamsburg West and later Emma’s wing. She had many friends and the compassion shown for my mother was greatly appreciated. We also would like to thank Dr. Courtney Bell for all her support, care and compassion for Kath over the last several years. She showed exemplary care and attention to Kath’s well-being and did so with honesty, humor and compassion.

A loving Mother to her sons’ Kevin (predeceased) (Annette) and Keith (Gail). A loving Grandmother to her grandchildren Kirsten (Derek), Spencer and Elise. A loving Aunty to her nieces and nephews along with their families – Gail (predeceased), Shirley (predeceased), Linda (predeceased), Faye (Symen), Trevor (Denise), Roger (Jenny, predeceased), Nicolas, Pat, Mick, Steve, David, Peter and Christopher (predeceased). She loved keeping in touch and visiting with Ken’s extended family Tim (Celia), Brenda (Bernie), Edward (Maureen) and Monica along with their families and friend Eleanor.

In accordance with Kath’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Interment at the Woodlawn Cemetery for her to rest beside the love of her life Ken will be determined at later date for close friends and family.

In lieu of flowers, if so desired, the family welcomes memorial contributions be made in Kathleen’s honour to the Guelph Wellington Seniors Association or to the Community Care Peterborough, specifically the Lakefield office would be greatly appreciated. Donations can be made below following the links.