Pogue, Kathleen Lees (Hicks) Kathleen "Kay” Lees (Hicks) Pogue passed away peacefully April 14th, 2016 at Lanark Lodge. Kathleen celebrated her 100th Birthday on March 19th 2016, with her family and friends. Kathleen was born in Perth to Mathilda (Forgie) and Mervyn Hicks. She had strong roots in the area being 5th generation, descended from Colonel Andrew William Playfair from Benvie Scotland. On her father’s side, 3rd generation, descended from William Hicks from Enniskillen Ireland. Kathleen has shared her knowledge of Lanark County with many historical writers recently who are commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the Perth Military Settlement. Kathleen is predeceased by her husband Paul Francis Pogue and her daughter Barbara Playfair Pogue. Beloved mother of Peter Pogue (Sue), Gayle Grass (Michael) and Frances Laidlaw (Bob). Loving grandmother to Graham Clark, Trevor Grass, Jessica Grass (Tom Tuszynski), Kelly Pogue, Mathew Pogue (Corina Haensel), and Joshua Laidlaw. Proud great grandmother to Zofia Grass Tuszynski, and John Pogue. Special thanks to the amazing care givers at Lanark Lodge. Their friendship and support were greatly appreciated by Kathleen and her family. A private family memorial will be held in the summer. Kathleen was appreciated for wonderful outlook on life and her sense of humour. She lived by the motto that a hug could brighten everyone’s day. It’s wond’rous what a hug can do. A hug can cheer you when you’re blue. A hug can say, "I love you so” Or, "Gee I hate to see you go”.