In Memoriam

Dr. Kathleen Lyons

It is with deepest sorrow and heartfelt love that I share the passing of Dr. Kathleen Lyons. She met her Lord on Monday, October 7, 2024 in her home surrounded by family and loved ones. She will be greatly missed.

I need not tell you the important contributions Kathleen made to the ESU Kentucky Branch throughout her many years on the Board of Directors. She championed the Scholarship Program from which so many have benefitted. Several recent scholars have been sent abroad on a scholarship under her name. She was a dear friend to many of us and a wealth of knowledge for our organization. According to her nephew Geoff, she was most proud of her 2024 ESU Lifetime Achievement Award and kept it prominently by her sickbed to the last.

The arrangements include a visitation at 9:00 on October 19, 2024, at the Cathedral of the Assumption. Her memorial service will begin at 10:00, followed by a luncheon in the undercroft. Flowers will be sent from our Branch. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.

This is the link to the details in the Courier-Journal. https://www.courier-journal.com/obituaries/psbn0966339

Paul Whitty

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our esteemed colleague and friend, Paul Whitty. Paul’s contributions to the Kentucky Branch of the English-Speaking Union were immeasurable and his presence will be profoundly missed. In recognition of his remarkable lifetime of service, Paul Whitty was honored with the Kentucky Branch Lifetime Achievement Award at the National Convention this past Friday evening. This accolade was a testament to his outstanding contributions to our cause, and it is a tribute that will forever stand as a reminder of his lasting impact.

Paul’s legacy will continue to resonate within our organization, and we are grateful for the time we had with him. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time. The obituary for Paul Whitty can be found here:

https://www.pearsonfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Paul-Whitty/#!/Obituary

Keith Eiken

The Kentucky branch is saddened by the loss of past Branch ESU Scholar, Board of Director Member, Scholarship Committee Member, and longtime branch member Keith Eiken.

The date of the visitation and memorial service are mentioned in the attached obituary notice: https://www.courier-journal.com/obituaries/lcj267405

Many thanks for his remembrance, in lieu of flowers, to the Kentucky Branch Scholarship Fund.