February 1, 2013       

CARTHAGE, N.Y.  —  Kay E. Waite, 69, of Sayre Road, and wife of Harold L. Waite, passed away Thursday, Jan. 31, at University Hospital in Syracuse.

The funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Watertown. Burial will follow in Black River Cemetery. Calling hours are 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at the funeral home.

She was born May 15, 1943, in Watertown, a daughter to Harold and Anne Gray Andrews. 

Following her education, Kay worked for the Agricultural Insurance Co., Watertown prior to her marriage to Harold L. Waite on March 2, 1963 at the Champion Methodist Church. 

Mrs. Waite worked for Community Bank in Carthage and Linda's Patchwork in Watertown for many years.

Kay was a member of the Champion Methodist Church. 

She enjoyed going to garage sales, shopping, and spending her time with her grandchildren, nieces and nephews. 

Kay loved country music, especially Alan Jackson's music and enjoyed attending his shows.

Surviving are her husband, Harold L., Carthage; a daughter and her husband, Jeannie and Bill Doney, Orange City, Fla.; a son and his wife, Joseph and Debra Waite, Black River; six grandchildren, Jenny, William, Russell, Jessica Doney, Nicole Howard and Bob Hatch; a great-granddaughter, Kendall Doney. Her sister, Beverly Rhilik, Waynesville, N.C.; many nieces and nephews. 

She was predeceased by her brother, Fred Andrews Sr., in 1987.

Condolences may be made at www.reedbenoit.com.







Information provided by Reed & Benoit Funeral Home and Newzjunky, Watertown, N.Y.