OBITUARY WINDSOR- Katherine A. (Ballard) Reay, passed away at the Captain Lewis Residence on Thursday, November 17, 2022, after a lengthy illness. She is the beloved wife of Walter W. Reay with whom she shared 45 years of marriage. Kathy was born January 1, 1951, in Lincoln, Maine. She is the daughter of the late Donald Ballard, Sr. and Barbara (Conant) Ballard. Kathy was a graduate of Lee Academy Class of 1969. She went on to further her education, graduating from Husson College with a degree in Business. Kathy worked at VA Healthcare Systems at Togus as a secretary for 36 years until her retirement in 2009. Kathy loved babysitting her grandchildren and spending time with her family, she especially enjoyed going to the family camp at Madagascal Pond in Burlington, Maine. She also enjoyed walking, reading, doing crossword puzzles and going on road trips with Walter to Florida and the Outer Banks with her family. In addition to her loving and devoted husband Walter, Kathy is survived by her children Brian Reay and his wife Erika of China, Pamela Reay of Pembroke, MA and Penny Orsted and her husband Brett of Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin. Her brothers David Ballard and his wife Victoria of Hampden, Michael Ballard and his wife Karen of VA and Scott Ballard and his wife Lisa of Fairfield. Her sister Sharon Ballard and her husband Kevin Gross of Wilson, NC. Her cherished grandchildren Lauren and Evan Reay, Rahlo Reay, Alex, Chris and Ben Orsted. Her great grandchildren Vivian and Remy Orsted. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Kathy is predeceased by her brother Donald Ballard, Jr. Kathy's family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the entire staff at the Captain Lewis Residence for the outpouring of care, love and support shown to Kathy and her family. Kathy's visiting hours will be on Monday, November 28, 2022, from 10:00 AM- 12:00 noon in the Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, 1 Church Street, Augusta. Her Funeral Service will follow visitation at the Funeral Home at 12:00 noon. Interment will be in Coombs Cemetery, Augusta. In lieu of flowers donations in Kathy's memory may be made to the Captain Lewis Residence, 270 Maine Avenue, Farmingdale, ME, 04344. Arrangements are in the care of Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, 1 Church St. Augusta where condolences and memories may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the funeral home website by visiting www.khrfuneralhomes.com