Obituary of Kathleen (Kaye) Frances CUMMINGS

November 14, 1928 – Granum, Alberta
September 1, 2020 – Cochrane, Alberta 

Kathleen (Kaye) Frances Cummings of Cochrane, AB, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at the age of 91 years.

Kaye was born in Granum, AB. She attended Western Canada High School. Kaye enjoyed skiing, travel, hiking, cruising, cooking for family and friends, sewing and spending time with her grandchildren. Kaye had a love for all creatures particularly the beloved family dogs. While Kaye and Alex travelled the world by air, sea and motorhome, her most cherished vacation was her and Alex’s sixtieth anniversary cruise to Alaska with family.

Kaye’s kind and generous nature touched many lives around her whether it was sharing treasured recipes, sending heartfelt cards and notes letting people know she was thinking of them, providing wise counsel or just listening when others needed to share.    
    
Kaye is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Alexander Gerald (Sandy) and Doreen Cummings of Cochrane, AB; daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen Mary and Jay Winfield of Millarville, AB; and grandchildren, Michael and Jason Cummings

Kaye was predeceased by her beloved husband Alexander (Alex) Richard Cummings, her parents, Francis and Gerry Shapter, and her only sister Myrna Shapter.

A Gathering will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Cochrane, 369 Railway Street, Cochrane, AB), on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Due to Covid-19, the family respectfully requests that if you are planning to attend that you RSVP to the following email: cummingsrsvp01@gmail.com. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Kaye’s obituary at www.McInnisandHolloway.com.
 
In living memory of Kaye Cummings, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Cochrane, 369 RAILWAY STREET, COCHRANE, AB T4C 2E2, Telephone: 403-932-4740.