GRAY — Kimberley Anne Cave, 62, of Gray, died Thursday evening, April 6, 2023, at her home in Gray.

Born in Augsburg, Germany on Nov. 21, 1960, the daughter of Col. Raymond P. Thomas and Isabel M. (Moran) Thomas, Kim was a typical “Army brat,” attending schools in Kentucky, Maryland, Rome, Italy, Izmir, Turkey, Illinois, and Maine. Following graduation from Lake Region High School in Naples, Kim went on to attend the University of Maine at Orono, earning a bachelor’s degree in Zoology.

After graduating from UMO, Kim married and moved to Raymond, staying close to her parents in Casco. She helped raise her stepchildren David and Jessica Cave, prior to the arrival of sons Thomas and Robert. Her parents were actively involved in Tom’s and Rob’s lives when they were born, and often babysat the boys when needed. 

Kim worked for Hannaford Bros. for 30 years, first in their corporate office as an executive assistant, then as manager of the entire Hannaford video rental operation in Scarborough. In order to devote more time to her two boys, she transferred to the Hannaford retail store in Windham, where she eventually became a pharmacy technician. Upon moving to Gray, Kim enjoyed working in the office of a medical practice in Falmouth until the practice was sold. It was then that, as she said, she was fortunate to find a new career with “the most wonderful co-workers ever,” as an HR specialist with Lowe’s of Windham.

Kim enjoyed reading, birdwatching, camping, kayaking, nature, and animals of all kinds, and always dreamed of working on a farm or for a zoo. Kim was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother. Nothing gave Kim as much joy as getting on the floor, playing with the grandbabies, and making them belly laugh.

Kim is loved by her two sons, Thomas Cave of Gray, SGT. Robert Cave (U.S. Army) of University Place, Wash.; two sisters, Suzanne Dufresne of Buxton and Marianne Thomas Welch of Scarborough; brother, Richard Thomas of Casco; two grandsons as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.  

She was predeceased by her parents, Isabel and Raymond Thomas of Casco; sister, Elizabeth Anne (Moran, Thomas) Russell and her husband Thomas Russell of Lafayette, Ind.

We remember her kind heart, great sense of humor which enabled her to always find a funny story to share, even during life’s toughest challenges, and her uplifting spirit — “Might not be tonight, tomorrow or the next day, but everything is going to be okay.”

A memorial service celebrating Kim’s life will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Road in Casco.  www.hallfuneralhome.net.

Kim was a faithful supporter of St. Jude Children’s Hospital.