Kathleen Grace RYCKMAN

RYCKMAN, Kathleen Grace - It is with great sadness that the family announces the death of Kathleen Grace Ryckman (Kay) at home on Monday, May 7, 2007 in her 85th year. She fought a courageous ten year battle with Parkinson's disease. Born in Brantford, Kay started her teaching career in 1940 in Brant County and retired as Department Head of English as a Second Language at Mohawk College in 1977. Kay was an avid photographer and won many awards for her talent. She and her husband John traveled to many countries and shared their adventures with photo essays and travelogue presentations throughout the Niagara Peninsula. Kay has fond memories of her fifty two year association with Zion United Church, Hamilton. She will be missed by many. Kay will be greatly missed by her beloved husband John and her loving son David and daughter-in-law Lorraine, and Kay will miss her enjoyable time with her grandsons Wes, Greg, Doug and Matt. Kay is survived by her dear sister Marjorie of Brantford. She was predeceased by her parents Wesley and Katherine. Thanks to Steven Compton and special thanks to Jordan Nugteren and Heather Tomascin from Homewell Senior Care and to Dr. Wasi and the staff at 3Z McMaster Hospital. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. at KITCHING, STEEPE & LUDWIG FUNERAL HOME, 146 Mill St. N., Waterdown. The Funeral Service will be held at ST. JAMES UNITED CHURCH, 306 Parkside Dr., Waterdown on Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 11 a.m. Reception to follow then interment at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. If desired donations to the McMaster University Bone Marrow Transplant/Leukemia Research Fund, the Parkinson Society of Canada, or St. James United Church would be appreciated by the family. Please sign the Book of Condolence at www.kitchingsteepeandludwig.com 10644874