The Gowey family lost another beloved member tonight, the last one of the older generation. Doug's Aunt Kathy passed away this evening due to complications of a broken hip. She broke her hip about 3 or 4 weeks ago, and she never really recovered from it.
Aunt Kathy was the one who gave Sara her early appreciation for tea. She had small teapots (brown betties) that the girls (her great-nieces) were always allowed to use when they'd come over to visit. She had a marvelous doll house that was the anticipation of many a visit for the kids. She and her husband Hal (who passed away many years ago, not quite sure how long ago) would make the kids wonderful homemade toys - dolls, small knitted items, trucks, boats and many miniature items. Every Christmas would have a new intricately designed Christmas card.
She also had a very dry wit about her and she knew so much about the family history.
Kathy and Hal never had children of their own, so really took an interest in their nieces and nephews and their families. She will be greatly missed by us all.
Knitting still goes on here, but I've just taken a "too busy" break from blogging I guess. I hope to be more consistent soon!
4 comments:
Sorry to hear of your family's loss. Sending hugs your way.
So sorry for your loss, she sounds like she gave everyone wonderful memories.
Losing a loved one is always difficult, but somehow, the last of a generation, to me, seems so final. My Granddad's were both from large families, and in the last couple of years, all of the siblings are now gone.
May you be blessed with wonderful rememberances of her.
I know it is tough. I'm so sorry.
Like Elizabeth Zimmermann said-
“Knit On, with confidence and hope, through all crises.”
Take care girl. See you tonight.
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