HAMPSTEAD — Kay Germain, 81, passed away Monday, Oct. 26, 2020.
Kay was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Robert Germain.
She is survived by Barbara Baker (Jack Baker) of Davenport, Iowa, Shelley Lowe (Joseph Flores) of Hampstead and Robert Michael Germain (Shayla Germain) of Hampstead; five grandchildren, Jamie, Allison, Connor, Hayley and Madison; five great-grandchildren, Camden, Beckett, Stella, Aubree and Forest; sisters, Sandy Harmel (Bob Harmel), of Tipton, Iowa, and Judith Mast (Gifford Mast) of Costa Rica; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Kay was born Feb. 14, 1939, in Creston, Iowa. She attended and graduated from Davenport High School. While working at Iowana Ice Cream Shop, she met who would become the love of her life. They married in November 1959 and started a family soon after. Kay was a stay-at-home mom while the children were young. When Kay returned to work, she began her long-term career in the drug store business, eventually becoming a certified pharmacy technician. In her years of working with the public, she never met a stranger.
Kay was an accomplished seamstress and doll maker all her adult life. She won many awards for her doll making. During her retirement, she put her doll-making talent to good use while donating her handmade dolls to various children’s charities.
Although Kay’s handmade creations were important to her, her biggest love was her family. She was a fierce defender for those she loved. She was outspoken, stubborn and caring.
She deeply loved her husband, and when he passed away, she wasn’t given time to mourn before her own health struggles began. Her greatest desire was to be reunited with her love. After an 8-month, courageous battle, she left this world to be with her Bobby again. She will be missed by all.
A memorial will be held in spring 2021. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to one of the following: www.sharethetable.com, www.cancer.org, www.gildasclubqc.org, www.adoptionfirstanimalrescue.com (or the animal rescue of your choice), www.uichildrens.org.
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