Dearest Kay You were a amazing woman and motherl. Your children are a credit to your : mum, sisters and brothers with the occasional Aunt as well. I have so very fond memories of the "Clarkson" family (my second home) so much love to you Joey (McPherson)and Dirk, also Ngaere, Lewis and Indy Woodford-Bender

My beautiful kind mum Kay. I know you knew it was time to go but I will miss you every day for the rest of my life. Rest easy Slim.

Dear Kay, I was hoping to see you again at the end of this year, but this isn’t a possibility anymore. Perhaps you’ll have a cigarette (“a rolly”) with my dad when you see him next? He will enjoy that for sure! One of my youngest memories of you is that labels and terms like Aunt was not quite your thing; I agree that it ages us and defines us far too quickly and readily. I feel you can be comforted in the knowledge that you left behind a resilient and strong family who will continue to flourish. II have to wonder, isn’t that what life is really about? And that is, ensuring a little piece of yourself lives on? And/or maybe, somehow, affecting and changing people lives for the better even in the slightest way? I’d say you did of all of these things extremely well even if you knew that or not. You would agree that death is a funny animal. It works in strange and predictable ways. It demands of us its attention and patience, punctuating itself throughout our lives until its our turn. It has, and will become, your companion when you are not looking for it or expecting it, but reminds us all it wins in the end. This has certainly been true in my experience. As a way of getting through times like this, I prefer to alter the narrative by saying people like you, my dad and niece, decided to leave the story, much like exiting the stage versus leaving the show, as a means to teach us all something about ourselves and hopefully make us better people. I also like to think that death only really wins until we are forgotten. So, it will take a very long time for anyone to ever forget you! Where ever you are now, and what ever you need to do next, then god speed. I know the next time I will see you will be in my dreams. S.

Hey Aunty Kay, I spotted your star already. It is the twinkling one. Cheers Tony

Kay, we were so sorry to hear of your passing.You were a very special person with so many extraordinary talents.A creative person with a sharp eye for detail and a keen interest in so many things. We shall remember your gentleness and kindness to those around you.It has been a privilege to know you. May you rest in peace and never be forgotten. Much love ,Bev and Cedric

My Darling Sister Kay For happy times shared Throughout the years The love, the laughter And the tears For special that only You can do For all these things I thank you! Time and space may separate us But heart strings know no end I’m proud to call you my sister But happier to call you my friend Much love Joan

My Sister As children we had our ups and downs But the smiles always beat the frowns We shared our joys and we shared our tears We lived for each other for many years We didn't know much but I know I love you And that is all we needed to know..

Dear Kay, a lovely, gentle caring lady. Will always be remember by her cousins with love. Janis, Marie, David and Robert xxoo