Kay C. Patrick

Kay C. Patrick, age 75, of New Philadelphia, died peacefully late Saturday evening, July 19, 2008, in Union Hospital, following a brief illness. Born at Toledo, Ohio, on December 16, 1932, to the late William and Gladys McLaughlin.Kay was raised in Toledo, and graduated from DeVilbiss High School. As a teen, Kay played field hockey, and was an accomplished equestrian, competing in horseshows throughout the Midwest and South. She attended Sweet Briar College at Sweet Briar, Virginia, for two years before transferring to The University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. Kay graduated from the School of Education in 1954. It was at this time she met the love of her life, James Patrick, a young law student attending Michigan Law School. Upon graduation, Kay returned to Toledo to teach third grade at Maumee Valley Country Day School. But her heart was with Jim, and after several years of a long-distance courtship, they became engaged, and married on December 12, 1959.With Jim’s roots and legal career in Tuscarawas County, Kay moved to New Philadelphia, where they very soon began a family, and ultimately reared four children. As a young mother, Kay became involved in numerous community activities, many of which she continued through her adult life. She was a member of the Canton Junior League, Junior Clionian, Tourist Club, Union Hospital Auxiliary, the Tuscarawas County YMCA, and the Tuscarawas Philharmonic League. She volunteered her time to Mobile Meals, Share-A-Christmas, and Harbor House. An avid reader, Kay was a long-time supporter of the Public Library, and had recently become involved in the Friends of The Library. Jim and Kay were long-time patrons of the Little Theatre of Tuscarawas County and the Tuscarawas Philharmonic. Kay was a member of First Presbyterian Church in New Philadelphia, a long-time member of Union Country Club, the University of Michigan Alumni Association, and Pi Beta Phi Sorority.Kay had a tremendous passion for sports, both as an active participant and spectator. She became a serious tennis player in the early ’70s, and competed in many local tournaments. She continued playing until recent years, and earned the respect of many younger tennis players in the community. Her love for the University of Michigan football team was legendary, and well known to her friends, many of whom supported that “other” team, Ohio State. Kay was involved in all of her children’s, and grandchildren’s, activities. Her interests included caring for her corgis, gardening, reading, and attending theatre and art events.In addition to her parents, Kay was preceded in death by her loving husband, James Shaweker Patrick, who passed away on September 23, 2004.Kay is survived by her four children: James M. (Elsie) Patrick and grandson, Jay, of Darien, Connecticut; Allison J. (George) Adam and granddaughters Jessica, Sara, Audrey, and Brooke, of Andover, Massachusetts; Sheila P. Snead and grandchildren Essie and Patrick, of New Philadelphia; and Kevin S. (Robin) Patrick and grandsons Ryan and Kyle, of Kent, Ohio. Kay will be sadly missed by her sister-in-law, Jane Patrick Eiman, and niece, Jeanette (Oliver) Boulind, and great-nephew, Henry, and great-niece, Lucie, all of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Kay will be missed by her many friends, as well as her beloved corgi, Barcley.Friends are invited to call Tuesday, July 22, from 2-4 and from 6-8 in the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia. The Rev. Dr. Richard H. Greenwood will lead a memorial service celebrating Kay’s life Wednesday morning at 11in the First Presbyterian Church at New Philadelphia. Cremation will follow visitation, and a private family committal service will be held in Evergreen Burial Park where she will be laid to rest alongside her husband, James.The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Tuscarawas County Council for Church and Community Share-A-Christmas Program 1458 5th Street NW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663. Linn-Hert-Geib(330) 343-5506www.geibcares.com