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Brigitte lit a candle
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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Cathy and I never met. We only knew each other via our Facebook pages and chatted about her gardens etc. Today would be her birthday and only when visiting her page, I learned the reason why I didn't hear from her.
Her charm and her warm spirit could be felt even online.
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Louise Halyk uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, August 18, 2022
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I was friends with Cathy for over 45 years! Although we didn’t see each other very often we spoke many times through out the year
I will miss her kind and loving soul!
Sending condolences to all her family and loved ones. She will be missed by many
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delma coll lit a candle
Thursday, August 4, 2022
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MY CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
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Marlee Robinson posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
It was only weeks ago that members of the Ridgetown Horticultural Society gathered for our annual pot luck supper at my place - and reminisced about suppers at Cathy and Kevin's home with pristine gardens and elegant statuary. Cathy's sweet calm made us all welcome and her joy in her gardens was infectious. Cathy was so young to go but she leaves behind many happy memories. Deep condolences to Kevin and the rest of her family.
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Carey & Susanna Dilliott posted a condolence
Monday, July 25, 2022
Our condolences.
Carey & Susanna Dilliottt
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Jack & Beverly Dilliott posted a condolence
Sunday, July 24, 2022
Please accept our deepest sympathy to the Dilliott, Smith and Osborne families.
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Sue MacDonald posted a condolence
Sunday, July 24, 2022
Our sincere condolences to the Dilliott & Osborne families during this difficult time. Cathy always had a smile & will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Tom & Sue MacDonald
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Barry Hendeson posted a condolence
Saturday, July 23, 2022
Pat & Dale,
Our sincere condolences for your loss, our thoughts and prayers
Pat & Barry Henderson
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Ron & Sandra Fysh posted a condolence
Friday, July 22, 2022
Our sincere condolences to the entire family. We always enjoyed visiting with Cathy when she came to the greenhouses. You could tell she enjoyed picking out every flower she purchased and had the perfect spot for each one of them. We hope your wonderful memories will help in the difficult days ahead. Hugs to all.
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ANNE & LARRY WILSON posted a symbolic gesture
Friday, July 22, 2022
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So very sorry for your loss.
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Jacob and Renee Geluk posted a condolence
Friday, July 22, 2022
Jake and Renee wish to express our sympathy to Kevin, the Dilliott and Osborne families with the loss of our dear friend Cathy. Cathy was a wonderful person with a big smile and always ready to help. We remember the many visits to her beautiful garden. Cathy we will miss you and you are gone from our sight, but never our memories. You will stay in our hearts forever.
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Wendy Smith posted a condolence
Friday, July 22, 2022
So very sorry to hear. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
Wendy Luckasavitch Smith and family
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Stan & Edna Brien posted a condolence
Friday, July 22, 2022
Edna and Stan, wish to express our sympathy to the Dilliott family. Cathy was a wonderful person who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
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Heather and Bruce Burrell lit a candle
Friday, July 22, 2022
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Our hearts and prayers go out to family with the passing of Cathy. Cathy always had a smile and was a great person to talk to..With sadden hearts we send our condolence's
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Heather, Jeff & Josh Brodie posted a condolence
Friday, July 22, 2022
Patty, Dale, Jen & Kim,
What a pretty lady! We are so very sorry to hear of the recent loss of Cathy. It sounds like she had a very exciting and fulfilling life even though it may seem that she was taken from you too soon. Celebrate the happy times you shared with her and the love you have for her will live on.
Lots of love and hugs to all,
Heather, Jeff & Josh Brodie
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Brenda & Bruce Sheeler posted a condolence
Friday, July 22, 2022
Brenda & Bruce Sheeler donated to The Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation in memory of Cathy
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Scott & Racheal Smith lit a candle
Friday, July 22, 2022
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Glenda Yule posted a condolence
Thursday, July 21, 2022
Sending my sincere sympathy to the Dilliott & Osborne families at this sad time. May all your happy memories help you through the difficult days ahead.
Sincerely, Glenda
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Pat Taylor posted a condolence
Thursday, July 21, 2022
We are so sorry to hear of Cathy’s passing. Such a beautiful gal, always with a beautiful smile.
Our thoughts & prayers to all her family.
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Sheila Campbell posted a condolence
Thursday, July 21, 2022
My condolences to Kevin, Betty, Patty, Ken and families. So sorry for your loss! Cathy was a wonderful friend and though we didn’t see each other often, we shared many laughs when we did get together. She was a beautiful person with the brightest smile! Thinking of everyone at this sad time!
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Barb and Mark Fuller lit a candle
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the Dilliott and Osborne families. Cathy was the most thoughtful, kind, beautiful inside and out woman I know. May the family find peace in the fact that she has passed on to the most beautiful garden there is. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with your families during this most difficult time. Love and hugs to all.
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Lori posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Kevin, we are all so sorry to hear of Cathy’s passing. She was one of the nicest woman that we knew. We have a lot of memories working for and with her in her gardens as well as with the statues. She will be missed.
Lori and Eric Atkins
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Rick and Nancy Shabley posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Kevin and Betty:
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your dear wife and daughter, Cathy. She will be greatly missed by all of you. Let all the wonderful memories help you through this very sad time. Just know we are thinking of you.
Sincerely, Rick and Nancy Shabley
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Brenda & Bruce Sheeler posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
We would like to send our condolences to the whole family! We have known Cathy since childhood and she was such a kind beautiful person! A personal memory is of my mom sewing Cathy's graduation dress. May she find peace knowing that she was loved by many and her memories live on in all the hearts that she touched. Hugs! Brenda & Bruce
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Catherine Chavis posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Betty, Patty & Dale, Ken & Kathleen & families. My sincerest sympathies to all of you in the loss of a Daughter, Sister and Aunt. Cathy was a beautiful woman inside and out with a kind heart and a gentle soul. She will be missed by all who had the privilege to know her. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
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Lynda Goldhawk posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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Ross and I send our most sincere heartfelt sympathy to the Dilliott and Osborne families. I have many fond memories of Cathy and her bright spirit will be missed. Special thoughts to Kevin, Betty, Patty and Ken.❤️
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Joe De Bruyn posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
So sorry to hear of Cathy's passing. She was truly a wonderful person and will be deeply missed. My sincere condolences to the Dilliott and Osborne families.
Joe De Bruyn
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Shaun & Lori Dilliott posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Our sincere condolences to the Dilliott and Osborne families. Cathy will be missed by all those who had the privilege of knowing her. She has left behind the memories of her beautiful smile and her sincere kindness. Our thoughts are with all of you at this very difficult time.
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Karen McClughan posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
My heart is broken to hear of Cathy's passing, My condolences to Kevin, Aunt Lorraine and all the Dilliott's who will miss her loving presence. My heartfelt sympathy to Patty, Ken and Cathy's Mom and all the Osborne and Smith family who are missing her today and always. XO
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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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John and Deb Guyitt posted a condolence
Monday, July 18, 2022
So sorry to hear of Cathy’s passing. She was such a genuinely sweet person. She will be missed by any one who knew her. Our condolences to you Kevin, and all her family.
John and Deb Guyitt
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Mandy Gotelaer posted a condolence
Monday, July 18, 2022
We are so sorry to hear of Cathy's passing. It was always nice to see her and her beautiful smile. We did not get to see her as often as we should have but when I would run into her we always had such great talks and she always made me feel welcomed and part of the family. She will be missed.
Love Jeff and Mandy Gotelaer
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Sharon and Mike Jochim uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, July 17, 2022
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Heaven must have needed a very special angel and took Cathy from her family and friends way too soon. There is a statue in my garden that is named after Cathy which she installed in our Ridgetown garden which is now in my country garden. When I look at her I will always remember our friendship. May your memories give you strength during this very sad time. Keeping Cathy's family in our thoughts and prayers xo
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Pat and Bob Davidson posted a condolence
Sunday, July 17, 2022
So very sorry to hear of Cathy’s passing. She was such a lovely lady and she helped us so much when our daughter was married at the most lovely setting. Our condolences to Kevin and family
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Eddie & Kathy Cikatricis posted a condolence
Sunday, July 17, 2022
Dear Betty & Family - so very sorry to hear of Cathy's passing. She was such a happy person - always a smile!!
She will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all,
Sincerely Kathy & Eddie Cikatricis.
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Val and Bob West uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, July 17, 2022
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So sorry to hear of Cathy's passing. She was such an inspiration to us, with her superb gardening skills and her detail for symmetry. She always had the biggest smile and a friendly conversation was always there. Kevin we send our deepest sympathy to you, she will be missed for sure..Stay strong dear friend..
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Lina Andrews posted a condolence
Saturday, July 16, 2022
So sorry to hear about Cathy's passing, sincere condolences to you and your family.
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Lynda and Randy Ross posted a condolence
Saturday, July 16, 2022
Kevin, we have such good memories of our get-togethers, Cathy's gardens and of course, the statuary. We will think of Cathy whenever we look at our statues and our fountain.
Our sincere condolences to Kevin and the rest of Cathy's family. She will be missed!
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Ev Poppe posted a condolence
Friday, July 15, 2022
Kevin and all the family
I am so saddened to learn of Cathy's passing. I will fondly remember her as a joyful, kind and caring person and the good times we shared as friends and colleagues (aka, "Garden Routes") and relaxing in your beautiful gardens.
With love and remembrance
Evelyn Poppe
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John & Joanne Humphrey posted a condolence
Friday, July 15, 2022
To all of Cathys' family. Please accept our condolences on her passing. We always enjoyed having Cathy come with a new piece of statuary for our gardens in Thamesville. She was always smiling even when she was really struggling with the installation of a new piece for us. Always wanted to make sure we were totally satisfied. She made our garden worth remembering and even though we have downsized now we were able to keep a few of the marble pieces and they will always remind us of her and her kind, gentle and giving nature. She will be missed.
John & Joanne Humphrey
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Nancy (McD) Canning & family posted a condolence
Friday, July 15, 2022
To Kevin, Betty, Patty, Ken & all the families. Needless to say, I/we are all crushed by the news of your sweet Cath - an amazing loving, caring & “giving of herself” friend, so loved by all of us who had the honour of knowing her & calling her our friend. She was a hard-working, respected & sweetest person & will be dearly missed by everyone. Keeping ALL of you close in our hearts, thoughts & prayers at this most unbelievable time. With love & BIG HUGS.../Nancy & Don Canning & family
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Bill & Cindy Carnie posted a condolence
Friday, July 15, 2022
Kevin, Betty, Patty, Ken and families. I am so sorry to hear of Cathy’s passing. She was a beautiful, vibrant member of the community, loved by all. Thinking of all of you. Rest Easy Cath!!
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Bj posted a condolence
Friday, July 15, 2022
Sincere condolences to the family , such a sweet , kind , soul …. She will be remembered, but missed ,rest easy Cathy
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Friday, July 15, 2022
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Friday, July 15, 2022
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