Whitney Pier
It is with great sadness that we, the family announce the passing of our mother, Katherine ‘Kay’ (Morrison) Borden on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Kay was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all who knew her.
Born on August 26, 1933, in Marble Mountain, Whycocomagh, Cape Breton, Kay was a daughter to the late George and Margaret (Maxwell) Morrison.
Kay was employed at the Sydney City Hospital for 28 years and then at New Dawn Guest Home for 19 years as a cook.
Kay is survived by her two sons, Scott , Sidney (Celine) and chosen son, Peter Colford; grandchildren, Aubrey, Sidney Paige, Deacon, and Mikayle; great-granddaughter, Avery; siblings, Jeannette MacDonald, Whycocomagh, Cindy Cambridge, Sydney, and Diane Morrison, Sydney; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Kay was predeceased by her husband, John Howard Borden; sister, Mary Hamilton and brothers, Donnie Morrison and Howard Morrison.
Kay was so kind to everyone she knew and would cook and bake for everyone no matter what the occasion.
Kay will be greatly missed by her friends at the Griffin Street Home, Whitney Pier; as well as many friends and neighbors on Hankard Steet in Whitney Pier. Kay will also be forever missed by her long-life friend, Doris Smith.
Visitation for the late Katherine Borden will be held at the Pier Community Funeral Home, Whitney Pier, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street) from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. A celebration of Kay’s life will be held in the funeral home in the All Faith Chapel on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 10 a.m. with Margie MacIntyre officiating. Interment will take place Forest Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Sydney.
For those unable to attend, Live Streaming will be available on our website.
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Donations in memory of Kay may be made to St. Philip’s African Orthodox Church in Whitney Pier.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
My deepest condolences to the families of Kay. She was such an incredible woman. Her love and support to this community will be missed.
From: Pamela Parries
Scott, Sidney, and extended family.
I am very sorry for the loss of your Mom. May she rest in eternal peace.
From: Cathy (MacLean) Law
My condolences to all of you. Kay was a great lady with a wonderful sense of humour. She will be greatly missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers going out to all of you.
Kay was a wonderfully warm person with a large heart. She was a fantastic cook and a great story teller. My heartfelt condolences to her family and to Peter who was the best son to her. May her soul rest in peace.
So sorry for the great loss of your Mother and sister to Jeannette, Cynthia and Diane and their families.
May her dear. Memories bring comfort during this sad time.
My sincere sympathy to all the family!
Please accept my condolences of the passing of your beloved Mom.May she rest in peace
Condolences to Kay’s family and friends
To all the families of the late Katherine Borden. My deepest heartfelt condolences to you all during the lost of your mother, sister, grandmother and a wonderful friend. Kay will be greatly missed. God Bless You all and may Kay R.I.P.
Heartfelt Condolences to Kay’s Family and Friends. We wii keep you all in our prayers during this very difficult time. May she rest in eternal peace.
Heartfelt Condolences to Kay’s family. She was a good friend to my mother (Johanna Winton). R.I.P. Kay.
Condolences to all of Kaye’s family. I Remember her growing up in Whycocomagh, and think we were the same age.
She must have inherited her mother’s cooking skills.
So Sorry To Hear Of Kay’s passing! Thoughts and Prayers Going Out To Family and Friends! Kay was a Wonderful Friend and Took Me under her wing when I started working at New Dawn and we Remained Good Friends To This Day! She Will Be Missed By All Who Knew Her! RIP Kay! 🙏🙏❤️❤️
So very sorry to hear of Kays passing. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Larry and Sandra Hrynick❤️
My sincere condolences to Scott and Sidney and all the family on the passing of Kay. She was a sweetheart. May she rest in eternal peace.
Love Helen ❤️
Our sincere condolences to family member’s
Scott,Mikayle:
Sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother and Grandmother. Cherish your memories and hold them close so they can bring you comfort now and the days ahead.
Sidney, Scott and families
Please accept my sincere condolence on the passing of a great mother, grandmother,, and friend, Kay Borden.
She was a great person and we always kept in contact even when the Archbishop and I moved to Halifax. She also was a great, giving friend to St. Philip’s Church.
May she rest in peace🙏🏾 and perpetual light shine upon her.
Our deepest condolences to Sidney, Scott, Peter and the entire family. Your mother was a phenomenal woman who I know you all were proud of. A great neighbour, a faithful servant and contributor to St. Philip’s African Orthodox Church. May Kay’s sweet soul rest in peace and eternal light shine upon her always. May you all find moments of peace and comfort in the memories you hold and as you go through the grieving process. We love all of you.
Frances (Waterman), David, Nevaeh, EVander and Lady Isabel Waterman.
Our deepest condolences to Kay’s family and friends. A beautiful lady. RIP
Mary & Roddie Keeping
My deepest condolences to Scott, Sidney, and the entire family. May Kay rest in peace.
Lionel Ruck jr.
My sincere condolences to all of Kay’s family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time..God Bless.
Kay was a very kind person, and a wonderful cook. We are thinking of Scott, Sidney, and all of Kay’s family during this difficult time.
Madeline McCarthy and daughters.
Kay your memory will forever live on on my heart! I fist met kay when I was 19. Working security for the remediation work being conducted adjacent to her property. Kay was one of the kindest people I had ever met. She would let the security personnel sit on her porch during hevey rain. Often offering meals and refreshments on the hoter days.
She even bought me a birthday card and a foil balloon on my 20th birthday. I still have the balloon and the card. To this day the balloon Is incredibly still fully inflated air to this date.
Kay you kindness new no bounds and you will forever be in my heart. My deepest condolences go out to your friends and family. The community lost a pure kindhearted soul this week. Wherever you are I take great comfort in knowing. They are lucky to have you. R.I.P. Kay you will never be forgotten!
So sorry for your loss 💕
Sorry to here , My Condolences to Family and friends. RIP
My condolences to the family. May she Rest In Peace.
Sincere condolences to all Family & Friends for the loss of Kay.