Kathleen "Kitty" Margot Kiar
1927 - November 21, 2024
Kathleen (“Kitty”) Margot Kiar, a resident of Chatham and formerly of Dresden, ON, Bainsville, ON, Shawinigan, QC, and Saint John, NB, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Copper Terrace Long Term Care in Chatham at the age of 97. Kitty lived a remarkable life full of love, creativity, and service.
Born in Saint John, NB, to the late Thomas and Mary Ann (Smith) McMenamon, Kitty was predeceased by her beloved husband Ole Kiar (2016) and her son Peter (1995). She is survived by her loving children Wendy Kiar, Stuart Kiar (Katherine), and Ian Kiar (Stephanie Shinkoda); her grandchildren Alexander Kiar (Elizabeth), Kazu Kiar, and Elsa Kiar; and her sister-in-law Marie Kiar. Kitty will be dearly missed by her many nieces and nephews.
Kitty was predeceased by her siblings William Kermack McMenamon (Kay), Mary Marshall (Hal), Patrick McMenamon (Carm), James McMenamon (Catherine), Rosemarie Marchant-Smith (John Harry), Edwin McMenamon, and by in-laws Palle Kiar (Marie), Bitten Thompson (Allan), and Liane Smith (Gerry).
A graduate of Mount Allison University, Kitty began her career as a teacher. In Shawinigan, QC, she became a vibrant part of the community, directing school choirs, musicals, and productions. Kitty’s progressive social conscience, passion for politics, love of literature, and exceptional culinary skills left a lasting impression on all who knew her.
Kitty continued to embrace life well into her senior years, playing tennis until almost 90 and excelling at Scrabble, bridge, and music, mastering the flute later in life. Her energy, wit, and warmth will be remembered fondly by friends and family.
Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service celebrating Kitty’s life will be held on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Badder Funeral Home, with refreshments to follow. Interment will occur at a later date. A livestream of the service will be available for those unable to attend.
Donations in Kitty’s memory can be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be shared at www.badderfuneralhome.com.
Memories and notes of condolence may be shared with the family at Badder Funeral Home, Dresden.
