TAKAOKA, Catherine Keiko 'Kay' (nee Arai) - In the early morning of June 21st, 2021, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 90.
Kay was predeceased by her husband George.
She will be greatly missed by children Beverley (John Dovbniak), Brian (France Gauthier), Alan (Sylvie Ruel), Paul & Cheryl (Katy, nee Standen), grandchildren Nicholas Dovbniak (Kristin, nee Rugg), Emily Dovbniak (Kevin Elliott) and Gabrielle Takaoka, and great-grandchildren Sage and Wren.
Sister of the late Teiko (the late Ken Kuboniwa), the late Douglas Arai (Tomiko, nee Suzuki), the late June (Min Hamanaka), the late Thomas Arai (Betty Lou, nee Maruyama), the late Dick (Aki, nee Morishita), Mary (George Sasaki) and Shirley (Kim Shikaze). Fondly remembered by many nephews and nieces. Predeceased by parents Sadakichi and Yukie (nee Hirayama).
The family greatly appreciates the support of Kay’s nephew, Dr. Gordon Nagai and treatment from the staff at Scarborough General Hospital during her brief illness.
In lieu of Koden, donations can be made to the Toronto Botanical Garden or the Aphasia Institute.
A private cremation has occurred, and the family will hold a scattering of ashes and a separate celebration of life at a later date. Arrangements entrusted with Jerrett funeral home, Scarborough chapel.
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