Kay E. Cayey, 78, Potsdam

POTSDAM -- Graveside services for Kay E. Cayey, 78, a resident of Debra Drive, Potsdam and formerly of the Wildwood Road, Colton, will be held at a later date in the Stark Cemetery, South Colton.

Mrs. Cayey passed away Friday, July 12, 2024, at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital.

Kay is survived by her three daughters, Kelly and Peter DeShane, Hannawa Falls; Amy Cayey and Dennis Shea (pre-deceased), South Colton, and Emily Dunn and Tim Stone, Pierrepont; her four beloved grandchildren, Cody J. Willmart, Samantha Klemens, Morgan Dunn, Rhiannon Dunn and five great-grandchildren. Kay is also survived by a brother, John “Rick” and Marie Smith, Brownville and her three sisters, Donna Reif, Hannawa Falls; Nancy Connelly, Hannawa Falls and Linda Fingar, Texas as well as several nieces and nephews.

Kay was pre-deceased by her parents, John and Vivian.

Born in Potsdam, NY on June 8, 1946, to the late John and Vivian Morgan Smith, she graduated from Colton-Pierrepont Central School, Class of 1963.

A marriage to James E. Cayey later ended in divorce.

Kay was a devoted homemaker and enjoyed reading, crocheting and socializing with her family and friends.

Kay loved being with the grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Memorial donations in Kay’s memory can be made to the Colton Fire Department or to Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley and memories and condolences may be shared online at www.buckfuneralhome.com.

The Buck Funeral Home in Colton is serving the family of Kay E. Cayey.