Obituary of Kathleen Elizabeth Hogan

HOGAN, Kay (Kathleen Elizabeth) (Nee Savage) Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 26th, 2008 at the age of 88. Predeceased by her husband James (Jimmy) (1985) and son Dennis (1998). Beloved mother of Kathleen, Maureen (Tim Heavens), Lyle, Shelley (Tom Suffield). Loving grandmother of Jamie, Maureen, Kristen, Matthew, Brenda, Bill, and Jonathan. Blessed great-grandmother of Alexis, Madeline and Ryan. Kay was the only child of Jack (1969) and Grace (1975) Savage. She will be lovingly remembered by all members of the Hogan Family, brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. She leaves behind her faithful feline friend Gracie Pearl. Kay was a Ford Office Employee in the 1940's where she was member of the Ford Office Girls Club. She played on the Ford Girls baseball and basketball teams. She later became a Custom's Officer and retired from Canada Customs in 1985. Husband Jimmy was one of the "Gladstone Hogan Boys" along with brothers Leo, Frank, Eddie and Bernie. He was a Sub-Regional Director for the UAW and was the Founding Father of Windsor's Club 240. She will be well remembered for her love of animals, knitting, needlepoint, crossword puzzles and being the best sports fan ever. Kay would have been a terrific addition to the sports desk at TSN's Sports Centre. Deepest appreciation is extended to the staff of Sunrise of Windsor for the loving care she received. Visitation will be held at WINDSOR CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 1700 Tecumseh Rd. E. on Sunday, September 28, 2008 from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Prayers Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Relatives and friends will be received for visitation at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church (834 Raymo Road) on Monday September 29, 2008 from 10:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. Cremation to follow. If you so desire, Memorial Donations may be made to "Jimmy Hogan Bursary", University of Windsor, Windsor/Essex County Humane Society and the Kidney Foundation. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.windsorchapel.com