Kathleen (Kay) Richardson

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kay Richardson, who passed away in Whitehorse, Yukon on July 30, 2024 with her husband and two daughters at her side.

Kay was born in Thurrock, England to Lady May Valentine (Maisie) and Frederick Henry and was the youngest of five children. She met the love of her life, Wilf, and they were married in 1978. Kay and Wilf immigrated to Canada in 1987 with their two young daughters and built a life for themselves in Burlington, Ontario. Starting as an administrative assistant at TD Bank, Kay commuted by GO train every day to downtown Toronto and worked her way up the ranks to become a respected senior corporate executive, all while raising a young family with warmth and care. She spent 29 years at TD Bank before retiring in early 2017 and moving with Wilf to Cobble Beach, near Owen Sound, Ontario. In 2022, Kay and Wilf moved to Whitehorse, Yukon to be close to family.

Kay loved to cook, was a voracious reader, and always found a way to stay positive and share her enjoyment of life with those around her. She never hesitated to sing and dance along to the music and loved celebrating holidays and all special occasions. Kay leaves behind her beloved husband and confidant, Wilf, after 46 years of marriage. Kay was a loving mother to her two daughters, Gemma (Lee) and Stefanie (Matt), and proud Nana to her three grandchildren (Scarlet, River and Dallas). She is predeceased by her parents and all four siblings (Maureen, Fred, Gloria and Helen) in the UK.

The family wishes to thank nurses and staff at Copper Ridge Place, as well as a number of home care support workers and nurses for the care they provided in Kay’s final days.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Grey-Bruce in Kay’s memory, https://alzheimer.ca/greybruce/en/take-action/donate.

A service and reception will be held Wednesday, August 7 at Heritage North Funeral Home in Whitehorse at 11 a.m., followed by interment at Grey Mountain Cemetery.