Kay Helene Stewart Styles Hyde Park, New York Obituary

Kay Helene Stewart Styles

Kay Helene Stewart Styles, 85, a longtime Hyde Park resident and formerly of Whitehall, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at the Baptist Home in Rhinebeck.  Born September 5, 1936, in Whitehall, she was the daughter of Henry J. and Olive Lawrence Stewart.   Kay worked at the Hudson River Psychiatric Center from 1954 to 1967, owned the Plak Shak Plastercraft Shop from 1975 to 1980, and most recently, managed the St. Francis Hospital Gift Shop from 1983 until her retirement in 1997. Together Kay and her husband, Bob, also helped with the restoration of Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel. She also volunteered at the Skene Manor Gift Shop in Whitehall.  On July 10, 1965, in Hyde Park, she married Robert J. Styles. Bob predeceased her in 2004.  Survivors include her three children, Terri Lynn DiBona of Temple , AZ, Richard McDonald and wife, Cathie, of Rhinebeck, and R.J. Styles and wife, Chrissy,  of Hyde Park; four granddaughters; one grandson; five great granddaughters; and seven great grandsons. She is also survived by two sisters, Jean Stewart of Whitehall, and Joan Sovetts of Queensbury, NY; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Marlene A. Gordon of Hyde Park.  In keeping  with her wishes, cremation has taken place.  A period of memorial visitation will take place Saturday, October 23rd, from 10am to 12 Noon at Sweet’s Funeral Home, Rte. 9, Hyde Park.     A service will take place at 12 Noon at the Funeral Home, burial of her ashes will follow in the family plot in St. James’ Churchyard, Hyde Park.  Kay's family respectfully requests memorial donations to St. Peter’s Church, 171 Salt Point Tpke., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 (<a href="http://www.stpetersparishny.com">www.stpetersparishny.com</a>), or, the Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital Fund, The Atrium, Suite 503, 241 North Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. (<a href="http://www.midhudsonregional.org">www.midhudsonregional.org</a>) To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit Kay’s obituary page at  <a href="http://www.sweetsfuneralhome.com">www.sweetsfuneralhome.com</a>.   Do not grieve, my family and friends for my life on earth is done. I laughed and cried and lived my life until God called me home. I choose that you not view me now -for me - I am no more. You're here with those who love me still, and I with those before. So no one is alone you see - you have each other and they have me. It's been the same since God made man and never question why. For each of us are born to life -to live our life and die.
September 5, 1936 - October 13, 202109/05/193610/13/2021
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Azure Stach
November 29, 2021
I remember Kay from when I was a little kid. Kay worked Hudson River she may have worked with my grandmother Fay Robinson. Kay was a love at Saint Francis Hospital gift shop. At the gift shop she was a good friend to my other Grandmother Mary Ciolko that was a Co worker... Continue Reading
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Tribute Store
October 22, 2021
We always enjoyed spending time with her at the Lake.
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Tony and Toni Pulver
October 20, 2021
Wishing you peace for comfort and courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts . Our deepest condolences
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Sheila Marchant
October 18, 2021
Kay was one great lady. I met her at St. Francis Hospital. We used to share a smoke together. Her sense of humor was infectious. She will be missed.❤️
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Donna Troy Brooks
October 17, 2021
I was just mentioning to someone 2 days ago how i mussed seeing Kay out gardening at skene harbor & walking her beloved Sassy! II must say how I enjoyed her upbeat attitude & perseverance. She was a sweet soul but could be feisty when needed. I am also so happy that sh... Continue Reading
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Flo Hornbeck
October 14, 2021
Kay is a sweet memory from my childhood and even young adult years. I loved seeing her at Charlie and Marlene’s and running into her in town. When she opened her plaster craft business it was fun taking a class from her and getting to do a few projects. She was a great... Continue Reading