V. Kay Cahoon

V. Kay Gatz Cahoon, 80, of Asheboro, died Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Randolph Health in Asheboro.

Born in Wayne Co., NY, on October 23, 1942, Kay was the daughter of the late Paul Joseph Gatz and Doris Wing Gatz. She was a 1960 graduate of NRW and received Bachelor's degrees in Criminal Justice and Psychology from Oswego State. Kay retired after 24 years as a parole and probation officer for the state of NY. She enjoyed outdoor activities like cross country skiing and kayaking. She loved her animals.

In addition to her parents, Kay was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Alison van Es.

Surviving are her son, Tom Cahoon of Wolcott, NY; daughters, Lisa Calley (Greg) of New Smyrna Beach, FL, Beth Ludwig (Don) of Riverview, FL, Mary van Es (Dennis) of Troy, NC; sister, Mary Ann Paddock (Roger) of Marquette, MI; grandchildren, Tanya, Nicole, Joshua, Kendra, Danny, Grace, Cassandra, Mitchell, Maxwell, Jeremy, Brian, Holly, Emilie, Andrew; eleven great grandchildren; and faithful canine companion, Harry.

A remembrance mass will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Rochester, NY on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.  A gathering will follow at 2:00 p.m. at 7771 Dove Road, Wolcitt, NY.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.