PEZZACK, Katherine Anne (nee KIRBY) - It is with heavy hearts that we announce that our mother Katherine (Kay) Pezzack has died and gone home to God.
Kay was born in Chatham, Ontario, in 1931 and died on Sunday, February 28, 2021, in her 90th year.
Mom is survived by her five children: Karen (Edward deceased), Paul (Karen Ann), Mary-Susan, Lisa and Charles (Jennifer); eight grandchildren: Michelle (Greg), Chris (Joy), Cara (Shannon), Cory, Thomas, Kayley, Grant (Taylor) and Kevin; and five great-grandchildren: Kaylan, Jeremija, Kasi, Benjamin and Mackenzie.
She is also survived by one sister-in-law, Sandra Kirby, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Kay was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Thomas, her parents Kevin and Madeline Kirby and stepmother Hilda Kirby.
She outlived all of her four siblings, Marie, Gerald, Lorraine and Hugh.
Mom was an incredible woman with a deep faith in the power of prayer, and she was a warm and loving mother, wife, sister and friend.
Mom had many lifelong friends including Diane Malloy (Calgary), and the Bridge Club – the Millars, Hirons', Kents, and Raymonds.
She grew up and lived much of her life in Blessed Sacrament Parish in Toronto before moving to St. Gabriel's about 30 years ago.
Mom lived on her own after Dad died, and she took great pride in the fact that she was more than capable of looking after herself, even despite various illnesses in recent years.
We extend our deepest thanks to the many nurses and doctors at North York General Hospital who cared for Mom in her final stay, most especially Dr. D. Grossman, without whose incredible palliative care, Mom would not have been able to achieve and maintain such a state of comfort and peace, right to the end. Thank you Doctor G!
A private funeral and interment will be held on March 4, 2021.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the charity of your choice that cares for those who are homeless or hungry.
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