AUGUSTA — Catherine “Kay” S. Morin, age 96, died Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Augusta Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center. She was born in Lisbon Falls, ME on April 8, 1915 only daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Keller) Pruell.

Kay worked several jobs during her lifetime, but was a homemaker for most of her life.

She loved to crochet, quilt, and hook rugs. Her home was always filled with plants and her collection of salt & pepper shakers. She was devoted to her family and could always be relied on for support and love. She never interfered, gave advise only when asked and always put her family first.

She was a communicant of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church.

Kay was pre- deceased by her husband, Florian J. Morin; a son, Andrew H. Morin and a daughter, Patricia G. Roinested.

She is survived by a son, Florian C. Morin of Spring Valley, CA; two daughters: Katherine F. Morgan and her husband John of Readfield and Barbara A. McCarty and her husband Walter of Litchfield; a son-in-law, Norman Roinested of Windsor; a daughter- in law, Gracy (Misty) Morin of Lewiston; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the staff at Augusta Rehabilitation Center for the care and concern they gave Catherine during her time with them.

At her request, there will be no public visiting hours. Following cremation, a graveside service will be held in the spring in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Western Ave., Manchester.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Catherine’s name may be made to: Harold Alfond Cancer Center, c/ o MaineGeneral Health, Office of Philanthropy, P O Box 828, Waterville, ME 04903-0828.

Arrangements are under the direction of Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta, ME. Condolences to the family may be sent via the funeral home website at www.plummerfh.com.