In memory of

Catherine (Kay) Marie Easun (nee Miles)

July 28, 1931 -  February 16, 2025

Born July 28, 1931 in London, Ontario. Died peacefully in Toronto, Ontario on February 16, 2025 in her 94th year. Passed after a four year struggle with vascular dementia resulting from stroke. Predeceased by her beloved parents James and Annie (nee Jervis) and siblings Ruth, Edward, James and Ross. Also predeceased in 2018 by her former spouse Robert (Bob) Easun. Kay will be greatly missed by her children David (Edith Warren), Jeff (Diana Merlano), Susan Clark (Paul) and her four grandchildren Matthew and Rebecca Clark and Sara and Andrew Easun.

Champion multi-sport athlete, particularly in swimming, throughout her public and secondary school years. Gibbons Park was her "Life Saver and Life Shaper" throughout the depression and war years and led to her becoming a member of the Canadian swim team at the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland, New Zealand. Proceeded on to the University of Western Ontario where she won many sporting titles and awards. First woman inducted into the UWO Athletic Hall of Fame and to be awarded White and Purple Blankets. First and only woman to be presented with the Claude Brown Trophy. UWO honours degree in Physical Education which led to a career as a permanent and part time teacher at both the University and High School levels.

Extensively involved in Ontario and Canadian Masters Swimming. Swim meet chair of the 1985 World Masters Games. First Hud Stewart Award recipient in 2005. Recognized by the City of Toronto and the City of North York for many years of volunteerism. Long time evangelist with the Canadian Hemochromatosis Society where she was acknowledged for her outstanding educational and fund raising activities. Participated in the distribution of bed kits to underprivileged children on overseas trips with Sleeping Children Around the World. Her many accomplishments and awards are simply too numerous to review in detail..

Most of all Kay was a kind and loving Mother and Grandmother. She never missed a good bedtime story and was there for every hockey and figure skating practice. She was dedicated, encouraging and supportive to her family at all times. Our hearts ache.

A special thank you to Allison Cooper and her support team at Christie Gardens Care who kept Mom warm and comfortable for four years.
A Celebration of life to be held in Toronto at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kay Miles (Easun) Swimming Award at Western University; attention Legacy Giving , Western University, Westminster Hall, Suite 110, 361 Windermere Road, London ON N6G 2K3 (cheques payable to Western University) or by calling 519-661-4200 or online at https://www.westernconnect.ca/donateWestern.html (please copy and paste this link to your browser).

Guestbook 

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Becca Clark (Granddaughter)

Entered February 19, 2025

Love you forever Grandma! I hope you are up there swimming, baking, playing lots of cards, and giving Daphne ear scratches!!! I promise to always go by “bye bye birdie” when I play basketball, and live life to the fullest because of you! xoxo miss you always 🩷

Jeff Easun (Son)

Entered February 19, 2025 from Markham, ON

Thank you for being an amazing mother.

You will be greatly missed.

Love you Mom!

Jeff

Ann Haslett (Friend)

Entered February 19, 2025 from Toronto

I remember Mrs. Easun as a mother who welcomed all of us whether it was after school, a weekend sleepover, a week at the cottage or Christmas Eve Dinner. She was incredibly accomplished and gave back. I’m very sorry for your loss.

Chris and Gabrielle Jordan (Family Friend)

Entered February 19, 2025 from COLLINGWOOD, Ontario

A very accomplished Woman who always had a warm heart when she greeted you.

Saveria and Dero Sabatini (Long time friends of Susan and Paul Clark)

Entered February 19, 2025 from Toronto

Our deepest condolences to your family during this difficult time. Wishing you strength, comfort, and peace in the days ahead. Thinking of you all.

Love, The Sabatini Family

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