Kathleen M. "Kay" Hammond (nee Normore), 75, of North River, Newfoundland, went to be with the Lord on April 12, 2020. She was born August 11, 1944, in Bell Island, Newfoundland.
The daughter of the late Frances (nee Dobbin) and Bernard Normore. The tenth child out of thirteen.
Kay was first and foremost a family woman, always willing to lend an ear and offer her wise words of advice. She managed to light up a room with her kindness and contagious smile. Kay enjoyed a passion for the arts. She had a creative eye for painting, a love for music and a passion for writing poetry.
Survived by her husband of 58 years, Philip Michael Hammond. Loving mother of four children, Shawn Hammond, Bonnie Mortimer (Tom), Kelly Hammond, and Nikki Hammond (Andre); six grandchildren, Amy Mortimer (James), Amber Hammond (Mike), Kaylee Mortimer, Jesse Miranda, Jamie Miranda and Dakota Cousins; four great grandchildren, Meaya, Piper, Nora and Oakley; her brothers, sisters, nephews and nieces. All of whom she loved and touched dearly. Her memory will live on forever in our hearts. Cremation has already taken place at Slade's Funeral Home. Celebration of life is to be determined at a later date.
WHEN I AM GONE
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DON'T CRY FOR ME
WHEN I AM GONE
FROM OUT THIS WORLD OF STRIFE
WHEN MY DAYS ARE DONE
AND MY SOUL TAKES FLIGHT
TO BEGIN ETERNAL LIFE
DON'T CRY FOR ME
DEAR ONES DON'T CRY
FOR THE SHELL THAT LIES BEFORE YOU
IN YOUR SIGHT
IS BUT AN EMPTY VESSEL
IT'S SOUL BATHES IN THE LIGHT
DON'T CRY
REJOICE BELOVED FAMILY
FOR MY SPIRIT TRAVELS HOME
MY SAVIOUR BARES ME ONWARD
SO I AM NOT ALONE
REJOICE!!
LIFE WAS SWEET
AND HAD I MY WAY
I NEVER WOULD DEPART
BUT THE ONE WHO RULES THE UNIVERSE
STILLED THE BEATING OF MY HEART
NOW MY DEAR LORD'S VOICE HAS SPOKEN
AND THIS SERVANT MUST OBEY
AS EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU
WILL HEED THE CALL SOME DAY
SO LIFT YOUR HEARTS FROM OUT DESPAIR
AND DRY YOUR TEARS AWAY
THOUGH WE'LL NOT AGAIN MEET ON THIS EARTH
WE WILL AGAIN SOME DAY!! DON'T CRY FOR ME
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KAY HAMMOND MAY 1988
For further information please call Slade’s Funeral Home, Bay Roberts at 786-2323. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Slade’s Funeral Home, serving Carbonear, Upper Island Cove, Bay Roberts and surrounding areas.