Kay Courtemanche

Kay Courtemanche born on 4/24/1953, the daughter of Ray and Leah (shorty) Poole. She attended South New Berlin central school graduating in 1972. Attended SUNY Morrisville majoring in business. One of her first jobs was a type setter at the Norwich Pennysaver. In 1977 she progressed on to be employed at Chenango Mutal Ins. Co. where she had the opportunity to obtain her Property and Casualty Lisc and a few years later became a Nationwide Insurance Agent in Sherburne for many years. On July 28, 1972, she married the love of her life Charles Courtemanche in South New Berlin. They were married for 53 years, and she is survived by him, their son David (Sueanna) Courtemanche of Roanoke Virginia, and their children Erin and Jacob Courtemanche. Kay is also survived by Grandchildren Kayla (Tyler) Karn-Weust, Makenna Karn, Leah (Kyle) Crawford and lily Karn of Oxford as well as Grandson Josh and (Jess) Hull and son Quinn and our son #2 Christopher (Heather) Karn. Great Granddaughter who lite up Kay’s heart, Twins Josephene (JoJo) and poppy Wuest. Also Survived by their beautiful, spoiled English Bullie Ellie Mae and a very special “Sis” Deloris Day. She was predeceased by her parents, Ray and Leah Poole, Mother-in-law Florence Courtenanche, Grandparents Ray and Grace Sander and a very special Niece Christina Pritchard.

Kay absolutely loved and adored her family. Her husband was her rock all thru her long bout with cancer. They had many good times traveling and just spending quality time tighter over 53 years of marriage. We met in the 1st grade and were boyfriends and girlfriends all thru school. She was never happier than when she was with her son and family, Grandchildren and Great Granddaughter’s. They were all she needed to be happy! She also enjoyed the outdoors, watching and feeding the many beautiful birds on the back porch, going for long rides with coffee and spending quiet times holding hands with Charles. A Big thank you to all of the wonderful staff at Chenango County Hospice!

Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Behe Funeral Home Inc, Oxford, NY. Calling hours will be Saturday November 22, 2025, from 11:00AM-1:00PM at the funeral home. Funeral services officiated by pastor Richard Howard beginning at 1:00PM.