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Katherine "Kay" Yvonne Runge - Class of 1960

Submitted by Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 <fgustafson917@gmail.com> on 09/Sep/2015

    Katherine "Kay" Yvonne Runge, 73, of Cambridge, passed away peacefully at her home in Cambridge on Monday night, September 7, 2015.  She was born August 25, 1942, at St. Luke's Hospital in Newburgh, NY. Kay graduated from Newburgh Free Academy in 1960. She was a Registered Nurse having graduated from Albany Medical Center School of Nursing, Albany, NY in 1963.  Kay and her family resided for many years in Newburgh and upon graduation from nursing school she worked at St. Luke's Hospital as an Emergency Room Nurse. In the 70's Kay and her mother moved upstate and eventually found their true home in the town of Cambridge. Kay was extremely proud to have worked with a wonderful staff for many years when she served as Director of Nursing Services at Mary McClellan Hospital in Cambridge.  Kay was a life time member of the United Methodist Church and a current member of Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, Saratoga Springs, NY. Kay, a strong and independent person, was a devoted daughter and a dedicated nurse. Never one to stay still for long, she loved gardening and taking care of the home she and her mother loved so much. A touchstone for her family and friends, Kay had a wonderful gift of finding the perfect words to express her feeling through personal visits "so we can just sit and chat", in telephone conversations, and in the many lovely notes, letters and emails that she sent. Upon her retirement, Kay took the opportunity to travel. She fulfilled a lifelong dream of seeing Alaska and shared wonderful experiences traveling with longtime friends and family to Arizona, New Mexico, Wisconsin, Delaware, Maine and Florida. Kay was pre-deceased by her beloved mother, Lucille Flemming Runge and her father, Kurt Otto Runge.  She is survived by her cousins: Yvonne Lucille Flemming Lawrence of Newburgh, NY, Linda Flemming Byrne of Deltona, FL, Julie Flemming of Aynor, SC, Susan Ann Flemming of Walworth, WI, Joanna (Jim) McCune of St. Augustine, FL, Margaret (Thomas) Waz of Newburgh, John (Kim) Lawrence of Wappinger, NY, David Lawrence of Key West, FL, Richard (Jane) Lawrence of Newburgh, Daniel Lawrence of Stuart, FL and numerous other first and second cousins.  Her family would like to express their, and Kay's appreciation to the supportive Cambridge community. They give their thanks for the kind services provided by the Cambridge Rescue Squad, HCR Home Care and Hospice of Washington County. Please also know that the support of her church and the kindness of her generous neighbors and dear friends buoyed her spirits and gave her comfort throughout her illness. Most especially her family wishes to extend their gratitude to her wonderful caregivers. Because of all that you did, Kay was able to be at peace staying in her own home, surrounded by familiar things and people she loved.  Calling hours will be Thursday, September 10, 2015 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Ackley, Ross & Gariepy Funeral Home, 73 West Main St., Cambridge. A funeral service will begin at the conclusion of the calling hours at 6 p.m. Interment will be at 1 p.m. on Friday at the Woodlawn Cemetery in New Windsor, NY. At Kay's request, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cambridge Valley Rescue Squad, 37 Gilbert St., Cambridge, NY 12816 or a charity of your choice. To offer online condolences, please visit www.ackleyrossfuneralhome.com

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