Former longtime Rumson resident Catherine Kaye Varone died on July 7 at Riverview Medical Center. She was 91.

Wife of the late Frank J. Varone, she was predeceased by her sister Joan Hagan.

Kaye was an avid golfer and 18-holer at Bamm Hollow Country Club and Rosemore Golf Club. She was also a volunteer for the Gray Ladies at Riverview.

In 2014, Kaye was crowned Valentine Queen and the poster person for The Chelsea assisted living. Someone who found much joy in time spent with her children, family and friends, they will all miss her deeply.

She is survived by: her three sons Frank B. Varone, and his wife, Linda, of Crystal River, Florida, Timothy J. Varone, Atlantic Highlands, and Shay J. Varone, Toms River, five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

The family is requests that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Kaye’s name.

— Obituary, courtesy of Thompson Memorial Home