September 16, 1934 – September 12, 2022
Kay was born on September 16, 1934, to Kenton and Evelyn Mitchell in Watford, Ontario. She lived in Watford until 1953, when she moved to London and received her Nursing Certificate at the Victoria Hospital. Afterwards, she moved to Calgary and continued her nursing career at the Calgary General Hospital.
In 1958, she met and married Hugh Robinson. Their first son, Jonathan, was born in September 1960 in Banff, Alberta. They briefly lived in Sarnia, Ontario, where their second son Robert was born in 1962. In 1963 the family returned to Banff, and settled in Olds in 1967; here their last child Russell was born.
When Kay retired from nursing, she found many ways to keep busy around Olds: She was a clerk at many of the stores in town, worked as the Curator of the Olds Museum, and was a member of the Accredited Supports to the Community charity. She had a natural talent for nurturing and caring for others, and is fondly remembered by her family as a loving mother and a wonderful wife. Her horses and cats received much love and attention from her as well. She was always ready to lend a helping hand, and gave her friendship freely.
Kay is survived by her loving husband of 64 years Hugh; as well as Robert (Teresa), Russell, Christy, Kara, and her many friends and family members. She was predeceased by her parents, Evelyn and Kenton Mitchell, and her son Jonathan.
