Obituary of Katherine Mary Wilson

March 8, 1972 – Calgary, Alberta

April 24, 2023 – Calgary, Alberta

Kathy Wilson (nee Armstrong), of Calgary, AB, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, at the age of 51 years.

Kathy was a bus driver, teacher's aide, caregiver for the disabled, periodontal sterilization technician, day home operator, and owned and operated a commercial and residential cleaning company. She managed a home and raised four children. Kathy was very active with children’s groups including Girl Guides and Navy Cadets, and activities such as, swimming, soccer, dance lessons, drama club, music lessons, and tutoring. She also participated in charitable events such as “Mud Run” and “Walk for Diabetes.” Kathy was a passionate animal and nature lover, who enjoyed gardening, especially orchids, and bird breeding. Her most memorable vacation was Sandals in St. Lucia in 2017.

Kathy was the beloved wife of Peter, and devoted mother of Nicole, Jessica, Ashley, and Rebecca. She was a proud grandmother of Delilah May Lyons, and Miles Peter Wilson, and was a loving sister-in-law to Charmaine. Kathy is also survived by her parents, Nadine and Tom Armstrong; her two brothers, Aaron, and Richard; her two sisters, Debbie, and Coralee; and lastly, her eight birds and three fish.

Kathy will be most remembered for her positive outlook, her sense of humor, her caring nature, and for being the matriarch of the family.

Thank you to her daughters Jessica and Rebecca, her brother Aaron and his wife Charmaine for their love and support.

"Do not stand at my grave and weep

I am not there. I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow.

I am the diamond glints on snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain.

I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning's hush

I am the swift uplifting rush

Of quiet birds in circled flight.

I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry;

I am not there. I did not die. "

- Mary Elizabeth Frye

A Celebration of Katherine’s Life will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at McInnis & Holloway (Chapel of the Bells, 2720 Centre Street N, Calgary, AB T2E 2V6). Reception to follow in the Hospitality Centre at the Funeral Home. Condolences, memories, and photos can also be shared and viewed here.

In living memory of Katherine Wilson, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 Centre Street North, Calgary, AB T2E 2V6, Telephone: 403-243-8200.