KATHERINE "KAY" ROFFEY-DAMPIER

Katherine 'Kay' Roffey-Dampier, born on July 3, 1924, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026, at the age of 102. Born in Glace Bay, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, to Irene Beatrice and Simon Meade, Kay was the fourth of eleven children. She is survived by her children, Bruce, Brian, and Donna, as well as her daughter-in-law, Libertad, stepdaughter-in-law, Leslie, and stepdaughter, Jan. Kay also leaves behind 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and two step-great-great-grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by her sisters, Ronlana, Ina, and Sonja. Kay was predeceased by her husbands, Alfred Roffey and Thomas Dampier, her son, Paul, stepsons, Bill and Dave, and her three older sisters and four younger brothers. A visitation will be held at Marshall Funeral Home in Richmond Hill, followed by a funeral and reception. Interment will take place at a later date at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or a charity of choice.