Kathryn "Kay" E. McTaggart

Kathryn Ellen "Kay" McTaggart, age 95 of Port Hope, passed away peacefully, in the comfort of her own home, on Thursday, March 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Kay was born on February 19, 1931 in Grindstone City, Michigan, to the late Alvin and Jeanette (McCachen) Woolner. Kay graduated from Cass City High School in 1949. Soon after graduating, Kay got a job at Frutchey Bean Co. in Cass City as the office girl. Her boss, Art Atwell, gave her the nickname Kay, because it was easier for him to remember. Kay and some friends travelled to Bad Axe one night, to the roller rink, where she met a handsome, young man, named Harold McTaggart. Harold and Kay were united in marriage on May 5, 1951 at the Gagetown Nazarene Church. Harold preceded her in death on May 2, 2016, just a few days shy of their 65th wedding anniversary. Kay then got a job working at Bad Axe Grain, where Harold also worked til 1956, when they moved their family to Port Hope. Together Harold and Kay founded Thumb Farm Service Inc. in 1971 with grain elevators in Port Hope, Ubly, and Ruth. Kay was the secretary/treasurer for Thumb Farm Service for over 40 years. Kay was a member of the Port Hope United Methodist Church, the Port Hope United Methodist Women, where she served as the treasurer for many years, and was a Sunday School teacher for many years. She was also a member of the Grindstone Port Hope Sportsmen Club, the Port Hope Chamber of Commerce, and the Port Hope Community School PTA. Kay and Harold travelled to Florida for over 30 years, spending much of their time in Zephyrhills, Florida, where they made some amazing friends. Kay is survived by her three children: Alan (Judy) McTaggart, Jean Norton, and Debra (Jerome) Lackowski, all of Port Hope. Six Grandchildren: Lindsey (Greg) DeJonge of Zeeland, Mark (Amanda) McTaggart of Traverse City, Autumn Norton of Mount Pleasant, April (Nick) Osburn of Mount Pleasant, Thomas (Kate) Norton of Port Hope, and Alex Lackowski of Filion. Eight great grandchildren: Fynlee DeJonge, Olive McTaggart, Henry DePottey, Carter Osburn, Charlotte Osburn, Michaella Norton, Londyn Norton and Piper Lackowski, sister-in-law: Donna Woolner of Capac and many nieces and nephews. Kay was a very loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, and will be deeply missed. Kay was preceded in death by her parents Alvin and Jeanette Woolner, her husband Harold, brothers: Kenneth, James, Bernard, Alvin, Francis and infant Clarence, and her sister infant Sarah, father and mother-in-law: Donald and Luetta (Gray) McTaggart, brothers and sisters-in-law: Neil McTaggart and Donald McTaggart, Ellen Jean (Thomas) Maus, her step mother Lorraine Apley Woolner, and nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a very big thank you to Kendra, Deanndra and Brittany, the wonderful caregivers who showed Kay so much love and compassion over the past few years and especially in her final days. Funeral Services for Kay will be Monday March 16, 2026 at 11 am at the Port Hope United Methodist Church, with Pastor Karen Kinney officiating. Burial will follow in the New River Cemetery. Friends may call at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach, on Sunday, March 15, 2026 from 2-8 pm. Visitation on Monday will be at the church, beginning at 10 am until time of services at 11 am. Memorials may be offered to the Port hope Chamber of Commerce Fireworks Fund, the Grindstone Port Hope Sportsmen's Club, the Port Hope United Methodist Church, or to a donor of your choice. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com

Kathryn "Kay" E. McTaggart

February 19, 1931 - March 12, 2026