Mrs. Kathleen F. Koss

November 27, 1930 - July 30, 2016

LEWISTON - Kathleen Frances Koss “Kay” of 396 East Ave., Lewiston, died Sat., July 30. Born in Waterville, ME, she was the daughter of Lillian and Leon Traynor Sr. She moved to Lewiston in her youth graduating from Lewiston High School (Class of 1948). There she met her future husband and the love of her life Lionel “Lee” Koss. They were married for 62 years and were friends for 9 years prior to their 1953 wedding. Together they had 6 children, Pamela, Nancy, Robert, Patricia, Wayne and Kathy. The family lived in various location of the country due to Lee’s, service in the Army of 28 years. Since the early 70s the family resided in Auburn through all the children’s high school years. In the 1980s Kay and Lee moved to Lewiston. A devoted mother and beloved by her children, Kay became very active helping others after her husband’s retirement. Besides her loving devotion to her family she shared her passion of caring in numerous organizations including: American Legion Post 31 of Auburn--Past President, Past President Second District American Legion Department, Past President, Grand Dumaine 40 & 8, Past President of the Robin Dow Seniors, Past President 40 & 8 Voiture 354 Auxiliary, member of VFW Post 1603 of Auburn and Served as Councilor Staff & Board member for 28 years among other social projects. Her favorite charity was Girls State. She enjoyed collecting a variety of stuffed bears among ornamental and plates, ect, of bears. Other hobbies consisted of puzzle making, regular trips to the casino and bingo. The last decade she and Lee have spent the winter months in Florida while spending more time with family and good friends. A great woman and conversationalist, her presence will be immensely missed by the many she touched so profoundly. She is survived by: her husband, Lionel “Lee” Koss, Madlyn Atkins sister, Leon “Sonny” Traynor Jr. brother, Constance Traynor sister in-law, Stephen Traynor brother, Diane Traynor sister in-law, daughters: Pamela Fournier, Nancy Matthews, Patricia Blake, Kathleen Molloy, sons Robert Koss, Wayne Koss, 12 Grandchildren and 12 Great-Grandchildren. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com KOSS died in Lewiston, July 30, 2016, Mrs. Kathleen"Kay". Koss age 85 years a resident of Lewiston. A Mass of Christian Burial honoring Kathleen's life will be held THURSDAY August 4th 1:00PM at Holy Family Church. Committal prayers to follow at St. Peter's Cemetery. Final burial will take place at the Maine Veterans Cemetery in Augusta at a later date. Memorial donations in Kathleen's memory may be made to the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Maine c/o Girls State 5 Verti Drive, Suite B, Winslow, Maine 04901. Family and friends are invited to visit Wednesday, August 3rd from 2-4 & 7-9PM at the PINETTE DILLINGHAM & LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston, 784-4023