In her 85th year, Gay Ellen (nee Cartwright) passed away peacefully in hospital surrounded by her family on November 19, 2025. Married to the late Henry (Ted) Kimpton (dec. 2022), mom and dad shared 59 happy years together. Predeceased by her parents George and Marion (Sharman) Cartwright, her uncle Bruce Cartwright, her beloved sister Carolyn and brother-in-law Alan McArthur. Mom will be lovingly remembered by her children Cathy (Dave) Dilts, John (Kelly) Kimpton, and Peter Kimpton as well as her grandchildren Sarah (Matthew) Chatillon, Christopher (Oksana) Dilts, Evan (Grace) and Myles Kimpton, her great-grandchildren Owen and Elise Chatillon, Maxym and Sofiya Dilts and her nephews Jeff (Judy), Glen (Dot) and Tim McArthur and their families.
Next to her family, Mom’s second great love was music. A graduate of the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, mom served as organist and choir director for numerous churches in the greater Hamilton area over the past 70 years.
Our sincere thanks are extended to Dr. Michael Gallea and the staff of the McMaster Family Practice Clinic and to the staff and residents at Tranquility Place Retirement Residence in Brantford for their wonderful care for, and friendship with Mom over the past several years.
Family will receive visitors at Turner Family Funeral Home at 53 Main St. Dundas, on Monday, December 8 between 7-9 p.m. and on Tuesday, December 9 between 12-1 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at 1 p.m. Interment to follow at Grove Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers donations in Gay’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Alzheimer Society of Canada.
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Dear Cathy and family,
My sympathy to you at this sad time. I enjoyed knowing your mom through the years and appreciated her musical talent.
Sincerely Joyce
Dear Cathy and family,
I remember your mother as such a kind person. Her work at Binkley was tireless, and her love of music was contagious. Sending love and prayers,
Dawn (Trueman) Martens
Dear Cathy and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother, Gay, was such a special person and an important part of our Cooksville United Church family. Her music as our organist and her leadership with the Good News Singers brought joy to so many of us. Her kindness and dedication will be remembered. Please know that our family are thinking of you and send you love and strength during this difficul time.
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of my beloved piano teacher and champion, Mrs. Kimpton. She was such a light in my life and I think of her often. I hope your happy memories of her sweet presence will carry you through this difficult time. I will always remember Mrs. Kimpton with love and affection.
We were sorry to hear of Gay’s passing. She was a lovely person and played beautifully at our wedding. We are thinking of you all. Beth and Dave Hounsome
Ross and I are remembering Gay’s love, talent, and faith as we’ve been thinking about the gift she was to Ryerson United Church. As Music Director she encouraged us to be our best and drew out the special talents of many. As part of our church family, she served our “super” senior ladies with her delicious soup, warm hospitality. She made us all better with her example of service and love. She truly shone Christ’s light in our world!