Obituary of Kathleen Galay

Kathy Galay (nee Syroid) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at the age of 89. She was born on January 11, 1936 in Espanola, Ontario to Harry (1999) and Jennie (1999) Syroid. Kathy has been reunited with her beloved husband, Dennis Bohdan (2019) to whom she was married for 57 years. Dear sister of the late Marie (2020) and survived by her sister Jeannette (Jeana) Syroid. Fondly remembered by her aunt Cleo Sokoloski, and many cousins in Saint Catherine's, Espanola, Toronto, Montreal, Amherstburg and Ukraine. 

Kathy was  Chocha, Aunt, Nina to many of her friends’ children, Stevan, Greg,  Debbie and Markus were fortunate to have her as their godmother. 

Kathy and Dennis loved to travel, visiting many places in North and South America, Europe, and Asia. They especially enjoyed their trip to their father's homeland, Ukraine. 

 She belonged to and supported many organizations, MYHO, OYK, Ukrainian National Federation, W.E.S.U.N., Sts. Vladimir and Olga Ukrainian Catholic Church. She enjoyed selling pierogi, Salvation Army Christmas dinners, Easter telethons, Trident Investment Club and Southwood Lakes Social Club. To know Kathy was to love her, she was a good listener, faithful to all who became her friends, many of them from childhood to present. Her strong will and faith were precious gifts to everyone. In memory of Kathy, donations may be made to Sts. Vladimir and Olga Ukrainian Catholic Church or a charity of your choice. Visitation will take place at Windsor Chapel Funeral Home – South Chapel, (3048 Dougall Ave., 519-253-7236) on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM & 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM with  Panahyda (prayers) at 8:30 PM. Visitation will continue at Sts. Vladimir and Olga Ukrainian Catholic Church (601 Lake Trail Dr., Windsor) on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 from 10:00 am until time of Funeral Service at 11:00 AM. Burial to follow at Heavenly Rest Cemetery.  

Vichnaya Pamyat 

Eternal memory