Katherine “Kay” Jean Tompkins,

On December 25, 2023, of Glassboro.  Age 88.  Beloved wife of William.  Devoted mother of William (Mary Beth), Joseph (Roseann), and Kathy Ann Karpovich (George).  Loving grandmother of Joseph, Dana, Kerri (Chad), Brittney (Rob), William (Samantha), and Lauren (Connor).  Proud great-grandmother of Joseph, Chase, and Emma Ruth.  Dear sister of Francine Thomas, and the late Joseph.  Cherished mother-in-law of the late Deborah.

Family was the most important thing to Kay. She showed her love through her cooking and would always offer people something to eat as soon as they entered her house. She was always warm and welcoming. Kay loved to cook and entertain. She hosted many holidays & family dinners where she would serve her specialties; eggplant parm, Sunday gravy & meatballs. Her house was always decorated for the holidays with her hand-painted ceramics. Kay painted ceramics and shared her work with her family for many years. Other hobbies of Kay’s included playing Bingo with her friends & Saturday morning gatherings at her local McDonald’s. In the summer, Kay would spend her time with her family at her house in North Cape May where she  would be on her deck with a cup of decaf tea. Kay’s love and warmth will be something that will be dearly missed. 

Family and friends are invited to attend her viewing Saturday 10:00 – 11:30 am at SS. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church, 362 Ganttown Road, Washington Twp.  Mass of Christian Burial 11:45 am.  Interment Gloucester County Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Williamstown.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Kay’s memory may be made to All Humane Animal Rescue Inc., PO Box 303, Wanaque, NJ 07465.

“A Life Well Lived Is Worth Remembering”