MACVITTIE, Kathleen “Kaye” Laura

At the South Shore Villa on Sunday, December 31st, 2017, of Kathleen “Kaye” Laura MacVittie (nee MacDonald) of Victoria, age 89 years. Loved wife of the late Keith MacVittie. She is loved and survived by her son, Tracy Keith (Alanna) MacVittie, grandchildren Cameron, Chron and Keitha, son-in-law Harry Leonard, sisters Joyce Irving, Marilyn MacLean, brother Nelson (Inez) MacDonald, sistersin-law Florence and Marion MacDonald and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Emerson and Lucilla MacDonald, children Roger, Barry, and Sandra Leonard, and brothers Merlin, David, Blair (Diane), Billy and brothers-in-law George Irving and Allan MacLean. Kaye was born on her grandfather’s farm on June 10th, 1928, in VictoriaByThe- Sea. She taught at Lady Fane School before she married and moved to Massachusetts. In the 1970’s she returned to Victoria where she became an active member of the Village Council, Women’s Institute, and St. John’s Anglican Church. She was also a strong supporter of the Victoria Fire Department. She loved playing cards and for many years organized the weekly winter card parties at the community hall. Kaye was awarded the Queen Elizabeth 11 Diamond Jubilee Medal. Resting at the Dawson Funeral Home, Crapaud. No visitation by family request. A funeral service will be held from St. John’s Anglican Church, Crapaud, on Saturday, January 6th, at 11 a.m. If so desired memorial donations may be made to Westmoreland Cemetery Fund. www.dawsonfh.com