KATHLEEN (KAY) ISABEL ROBB

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KATHLEEN (KAY) ISABEL ROBB It is with sadness we announce Kay's passing on May 24, 2007 at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, at the age of 81. Kay was predeceased by husband Steve Pomeranski; mother and father Mary and William Roy Robb; and brothers, Alvin and Clarence. She will be greatly missed by her sister Irene (Bill) Peters; brother Laurence Robb; eight nieces and nephews, including Bonnie (Doug) Jerlo, Bill (Roula) Peters, Bob (Karen) Peters, Diane (Harold) Funk, Denise (Scott) Patterson, Bill (Kathy) Robb, Karen Robb and Debbie Robb - and their combined 14 children - all of whom had tremendous and unconditional love from their Auntie Kay . Kay spent her childhood in Dropmore, Manitoba, and enjoyed sports - especially curling and baseball. Church was an important part of Robb family life, and Kay played the piano at most of the services, which were held in the community hall. She found work as a teen in Winnipeg, but returned to Dropmore to help with her ailing mom. Returning to Winnipeg in 1955, Kay worked at a grocery store, and after her mother's passing in 1958 took care of her father until his passing in 1973. Then after three years she found her life partner in Steve Pomeranski, and they were together for 17 years until his passing in 1993. After some time alone she then began to enjoy high-rise apartment living in downtown Winnipeg - her apartments having a wonderful view of the Forks Market. She still loved her sports, and would watch curling, baseball, and football especially if the Bombers were playing. Thankfully, Kay had many good friends in her life, and we know she will be missed by them all - particularly the High-Risers and members of Club 22. Special thanks to Heather for taking care of her and being a good friend. Kay gave so much time and love to her family, and her hugs and pleasant conversation will be missed more than she could ever know. Her love, generosity and genuine concern for her brothers and sister, nieces and nephews and their children is her legacy - she loved us as her own, and told us so. We love you too, Auntie Kay! A service celebrating her life will take place at Thomson Funeral Home, 669 Broadway Ave., Winnipeg, on Wednesday, May 30, at 1:00 p.m., with Reverend Abe Neufeld officiating. Reception to follow, with interment later at Chapel Lawn.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 28, 2007