Mary Kathleen Allan

September 23, 1941 – January 4, 2023

In Loving Memory of Kay Allan who passed peacefully, on January 4, at 81 years, in Gemstone Care Centre after suffering from dementia for a few years.

Kay is survived by her siblings Red (Helen), Raymond (Lynn), Dave (Marilyn), Barb (Pat), Marilyn, Kenny, Ronnie, Danny (Leeann) and Courteney, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and their families.

She was predeceased by sister Cynthia and brothers Reggie and Richard.

Kay was born in Kamloops where she spent most of her life. She spent some time in Victoria working in the hospital in housekeeping then moving back to Kamloops working in Royal Inland Hospital, also in housekeeping.

Kay was born deaf, which wasn’t discovered until she went to school. She was able to get a hearing aid for one ear and went to Jerico School for the Deaf in Vancouver for a short time. She also had a support dog for the deaf at one time.

Kay was very interested in Genealogy and spent many years researching and recording her family history. She travelled to many places to meet the relatives she had located.

The family would like to thank all the staff at Gemstone Care Centre for the wonderful care that Kay received.

A Celebration of Kay’s life will be held in the spring.

Memorial donations in Kay’s name to the FNDC Family Network for Deaf Children or the SPCA would appreciated.