Kay HARTLEY
1962 – 2026
It is with the utmost sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Kay.
Dearly loved partner of Lee, daughter of Kevin and Wilma (both deceased), beloved sister of Carol and adored aunt of Alexander, favourite niece of June and Ian (dec.) and cousin of Wendy and Stuart.
Treasured friend to many including Mark, Kerry, Mattie, Bec, Ruth, Hans, Max, Palz, Kelvin, Madge and Charlotte.
Gifted friend and healer, exceptional cook, crafter and gardener. A wonderful human being.
You are warmly invited to attend the funeral for Kay on Wednesday April 15th, 2026 at Studley Grounds, 121 Studley Park Rd, Kew, commencing at 2.00pm.
If you are unable to attend in person, please join the livestream.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Benevolent Fund Appeal – Cat Protection Society of Victoria or Donate To Guide Dogs | Guide Dogs Victoria.
Service Details
2:00 PM
Wednesday April 15th
Studley Grounds
121 Studley Park Road, Kew
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Kay, Thankyou for your wonderful expertise in making my body heal. The laughing lectures on what I should not expect it to do and what I should have been doing since I last visited. l will miss your warm, witty chats, especially about your garden. The battle with the animals that claimed it as their special happy place and your prowess at growing so many things. It is a shock that you passed so quickly, but to be so blessed to take your final breath in your treasured garden enjoying what you loved. It is some comfort to those you have left behind. Hugs to Lee, your family and freinds. Rest sweetly now.
I was fortunate to be a patient of Kay’s for many years. She was an exceptional healer as well as a kind and caring human being. Our discussions ranged from food and wine, travel, health, sport, family, our pets (my dog, her cat) and life in general. Her ability to relax and heal made every visit cherished. I wish Lee and her family my most heartfelt condolences. She will be sorely missed
What a wonderful beautiful human being. The world is poorer for Kay’s passing.
Kay, you were a warm hug
My safe space
Your healing hands. ‘Magic’
Thank you for healing
Thank you for listening
Thank you for sharing
You were special, a favourite
A wonderful person that has left a huge void
Sleep gently dear friend
Never forget you
Much love
Joy & Margot
Campbell, Ryan, Phillips family
Kay was a remarkable healer, and I will always be deeply grateful for the care she gave me. Time and again, I was stunned by the difference she could make when others simply couldn’t. Beyond managing my pain, I came to realize that she carried an extensive understanding at chiropractic, drugfree healing – knowledge I learned to trust.
Kay began influencing my life back in the early 1990s, and from that time onward the way I lived and cared for my health changed forever because of her. During treatments, she asked about my work, holidays, and whatever else was happening in my life – partly to help me relax, but also because she genuinely cared. I continued seeing Kay despite moving away from Melbourne at the beginning of 2000. I was saddened when she told me that she was going to retire in 2 years, but her sudden passing is heartbreaking.
She leaves behind not only the legacy of her skill, but the quieter legacy of the lives she touched, the comfort she brought, and the trust she earned. I will always remember her with gratitude and affection. My deepest sympathy to Lee, Carole, Alex, Aunty June and Kay’s friends during this time of sorrow and may you find peace in the memories you hold.
Sending Lee, Carole, Alex, Aunty June and Kay’s close network of friends my deepest condolences.
She was such a great person to spend time with – my chiropractor of 35 years – we spoke of, and shared so much more than, my aches and pains. Travel well Kay, I am so grateful to have known you.
Kay was an incredible human being. So much love emanated from her. Beautiful soul. I am very saddened by her passing. rest in peace dear one.
Kay was the most extraordinary person. Her gift for healing, her love of travel, her knowledge of food and her desire for a better world will be enduring memories of her.
My sincerest condolences to Lee, Carol, Alex and Aunty June. May Kay’s memory be a blessing to each of you at this impossibly difficult time.