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Lisa, My deepest condolences to you, your boys and extended family on the passing of your mom. May she rest in peace and may her memory be a blessing.
It was never a dull moment when Aunty Cathy visited. She always had jokes & laughs to share. I remember the fires we would have while everyone sung around it. Whenever our son saw her he felt comfortable right away & they would tease each other. Our thoughts are with family & friends as they navigate their grief. R.I.P ❤️
My cousin Cathy was such a beautiful woman. I will always remember her beautiful smile and laughter. She spent many days at our home in Stephenville. She will always be remembered.♥️ May God bless all of the family and give you the strength you will need to get through this difficult time.
A Mom is so special to pass at such a young age is so hard for the family to accept. Our deepest condolences to you Lisa and your families on your Mom's sudden passing. All our love Des and Pat
Dear John, Lisa, Nicole, Meighan, Ashley, Marg, Ed and Ken as well as your extended families, please let us offer our deepest sympathies on Cathie’s passing. She indeed had a larger than life personality and it was our pleasure to know her. Cathie will be missed.
God Bless
Geraldine and Ira Mac Innis
My sister, and soulmate, passed away suddenly and I am so sad.
In our adult life, my sister Cathy and I walked our own unique, and separate path. Along this separate path of ours we walked alongside our own Family, friends, co-workers, acquaintances and strangers. Some of these individuals we meet briefly, others we attach a lifelong relationship. On many happy occasions our paths crossed and we made memories. You see Cathy was one of those individuals you remember as charismatic, inclusive, strong in convictions, awesome mom/grandmother, companion and special sister!
Her story weaved a legacy and special bond between us. As I look back she seemed to be present for many of my family journeys and life achievements. We smile when looking at family photos and say there’s Cat! Our shared walk witnessed a lot of firsts including a helicopter ride over Myrtle Beach, a cruise to the Caribbean and Mediterranean, the awe aspiring view of the Grand Canyon, the serenity of Sedona, the beauty of Hawaii, the solemn quietness of Pearl Harbour, the plain life of the Amish in Pennsylvania, the majesty of Niagara Falls, and of course the vineyards, the beauty of Bay Bulls through her kitchen window, enjoying a autumn day at Mount Tremblant, the sights and sounds of Vegas, seascapes of Ogunquit, dance recitals, graduations and a host of other interactions with our daughters Steph, Kelly, granddaughters Courtney, Bree, TJ and Reagan, as they all adopted her into our family. Cathy friended our friends, and claimed Darrell’s grandparents as her own.
She loved her daughters Lisa, Nicole, Meighan and Ashley beyond measure. She was so proud of the of their academic and life achievements as well as their choices of life partners. She never missed a moment to brag about her boys, Kayden and Logan. She delighted in talking about her fiancé John. She moved effortlessly between her biological family and my family like a butterfly to flowers.
Every day we spoke. I like to believe we provided strength to each other. There is no replacing this loss. Each of us assembled here are left to try and come to terms with this sudden passing. We have cherished memories of her in the deepest recesses of our being. We are left to live, to mourn and to fan the embers of her candle of life so others may know who she was to us. In Darrell’s, and my adopted culture, the belief is she has walked on to another dimension and will greet us when our time comes.
I am proud of my sister and have been blessed to have had her walk beside me for so long. Now she transcends time and space by forever being with me in Spirit. Rest In Peace Cat with the Angels and our relations. Woliwon.
Marj, Eddie and Kenny. There are no words to express how deeply sorry we are to hear about Cathy's sudden passing. We have so many wonderful memories of times spent together at Aunt Bertha's house back in Stephenville. Cathy will surely be missed by all who knew and loved her. Our thoughts are with you all and her beautiful family .
Love, Len and Pam
Our heartfelt condolences on your Mom’s untimely passing. Know that our thoughts are with you. Aunt Sandra & uncle Joe.
I will miss you my childhood sister. So many memories. Go fly with the angels. Love you.
I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She surely will be missed. Prayers to all of you! May Cathy R.I.P.
Imagine. Your spirit is weary. You sit and rest in silence, lost in thought, a door opens and this radiant light fills the room. This light, or aura, is actually your aura reflected back to you by this superhero who enters. Some call her mom, nanny, sis, fiancé, friend and others, by her given name Cathy. She has gifted each of us with this experience or experiences. This entrance of her spirit interacting with our spirit creates the magic we knew, up to this moment, as life.
Each of us have our own story of our connection to Cathy. All our stories are important. Mine started when the Creator gifted me with meeting Marj. Marj then gifted me with meeting the Johnson family. Ken, Bertha, James, Ed, Cathy and Kenny. Over the span of some 56 years our interconnected lives have seen changes, overcome adversity, experienced ups and downs and celebrated achievements/milestones.
A constant through this period has been family bond.
On her earth walk Cathy embraced the imperfection of life and moulded this into a strong bond of faith and friendship. Her and Randy raised 4 beautiful daughters and Marj became, in our culture, a revered auntie. Conversely Cathy was the revered auntie to our family.
Cathy played a profound role in teaching us life lessons. Not so much by what she said but by the way she conducted herself. She is/was a treasure. Compassion, joy, hope, love, kindness, laughter, inclusiveness and the strength of kinship. She will be deeply missed yet, we know, in our heart we will meet again.
I would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to each and every one of you who have taken a moment of your very active life to reflect on what remembrances you have of Cathy. This means so much to those who grieve.
May her Spirit help us to embrace each new day going forward and energize us in remembering that we are all important to a lot of other people. May the Creator bless her family members.
Woliwon.
Darrell Paul
Sending our heartfelt condolences, you’re in our thoughts.
Love Aunt Sharon & Bill
Sending heartfelt condolences to Cathy’s girls and family, and the many friends lucky enough to have met Cathy. Cathy’s bright and vibrant spirit, and her kindness touched all. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
Jim & Barb Bear
Cathy and I spent much time together during the 80s and 90s. Her home was my haven, my home away from home. I loved going there because Cathy was so much like her mother, Auntie Bertha. She was loving, caring, funny and extremely smart. She beat me in many games of trivial pursuit, and I was in awe of her level of knowledge about everything. Watching her with her children was an unbelievable experience. Each of her beautiful daughters is unique and special, and that is exactly how Cathy treated them. She was patient, kind, and loving when dealing with her children. I was around during those babies' birth, and I can assure you that your mother never complained about any of you. She loved you above and beyond. I loved going to your home because it was a safe place. So much love and acceptance were present, and no one could ask for more. I remember when Lisa was born as Auntie Bertha was still alive. At her house, I asked her what Cathy called the baby. When she told me, Lisa Danielle, I gasped and told her she couldn't do it, as that is the name I'd been saving for years when I had a baby girl. Cathy and I often laughed about the ongoing joke that she stole my future baby's name, so she must be a mind reader. I never had a baby girl, but I am grateful for the times I shared with Cathy's girls. Lisa, Nicole, Meghan and Ashley, please remember that 50% of you is your mom, and you don't all get the same 50 percent so if when you get together, you keep in mind that collectively you are your mom, you will always feel her presence. A little piece of her is in each of you; you will see that more now than ever. My heart breaks for you, as losing your mother is a painful experience. I hope you find comfort in each other and the love she left behind.
My sincere condolences to Cathy's family. I have been close friends with Marj for many years and I know how much she adored her sister. My thoughts are with you all.
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