Kay Doris Bovat, 86
(1938-2024)
WESTFIELD – Kay was a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many. She was also a devoted Jehovah’s Witness for most of her life. She passed away September 1st, peacefully with her family by her side.
Kay lived in Westfield most of her life. She was a homemaker raising 8 children. She co-owned Don’s Bakery with her Husband Donald. In Kay’s younger years she learned frugality by gardening, canning, sewing, and crocheting, which in turn helped her provide for her family. In her older years Kay was able to harness her inner artistic abilities. She expressed this in many ways, which included handmade bears, dolls, stained glass pieces, and drawing. She was able to touch many lives by sending out her artwork in the form of greeting cards.
She was predeceased by both of her parents, Doris Burbee and Stanley Cebula. Husband Donald Bovat, her two Sons, Bryan, and John Rogers, as well as her Daughter, Ann Marie Pierce.
Kay cherished all of her family that she left behind. Her Sisters, Linda Mas, Carol Tefts and (Husband) Richard Tefts. Her Brother Robert Cebula. Her Sons, Steve and (Wife) Donna Rogers, David Bovat, Peter Bovat, and (Son In-law) Frank Pierce. Her daughters, Elizabeth Kellogg, Debra Milczarski, Lisa Bovat, and (Daughter In-law) Trudy Rogers. She also left behind 14 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She will be deeply missed by all.
A memorial service will take place on Saturday, September 14th, 1:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, located at 117 Southwick Road, Westfield, MA 01085.
Many thanks to Beacon Hospice, Vantage Nursing Home and O’Connell Home Care for their loving care.
