June 2 obituaries

Kay Bienen

Kay Linda Gumbinner Bienen, 67, of Odenton, died of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease May 31 at home.

Born Jan. 1, 1938, in New York City, Mrs. Bienen earned a master of science degree from Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, N.Y,

She served as a Democrat in the House of Delegates for two terms and then worked as a professional lobbyist. Her last position was executive director of the Association of Community Colleges of Maryland. During her career, she lobbied for the rights of the handicapped and for environmental matters in the state.

Her interests included sewing and needlepoint.

Surviving are two daughters, Laura Jeanne Bienen of Odenton and Janet Susan Bienen of Luray, Va.; one brother, Paul Gumbinner of New York; and one grandchild.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, 147 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis. Burial is private.

Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the American Lung Association, 1840 York Road, Suite M, Timonium, MD 21093.

Published June 02, 2005, The Capital, Annapolis, Md.
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