I met Cathy a few years ago. I guess a few years before she retired. She was kind. Cathy would sit in my chair sometimes feeling blue. She always left smiling after my visits. Unfortunately, I didn't see her as much in the last year or so. May you rest easy Cathy.

Nancy Lecocq, Stylist.

Dear Stephen and Christine. I'm so sorry to read of your Mom's passing. I had not seen your Mom for some years but the last time I did see her was at WalMart. We had a short chat - naturally about the both of you and about my sons, Jon-Paul and Marc LeBlanc.

It was because of your Mom's involvement in the Scouts (Beavers) at Greendell that brought my family into the Community. The group was very short of leaders and the enrollment was stopped. I was disappointed of course for my sons. Would you be a Leader she asked. " Oh no, I have no experience!" Your Mom asked "can you wax a leaf"? "Yes" I said with a question mark?? "You're in!" And that was the beginning of our involvement with Greendell for many, many years. It was also the beginning of my 45+ years of volunteering for many, many organizations and good causes. I've had some wonderful experiences and met many people I would never had the good fortune to meet if not for your MOM. She trusted me on the spot to prove I could "wax a leaf".

Please accept my sincere condolences and sympathy for losing such a special Mom and unique person.

Mrs. Strike as I knew her growing up was always good to me even though her son and I could be a handful at times. I have many fond memories of her and I offer my condolences to Steve and the rest of the family.

My sincerest condolences to Stephen, Christine and to your families. I have many great memories of time spent with you all on Metz. Your mom was always so welcoming and kind to us every time we came to visit creating great memories. I truly appreciate all of the mother figures I had in childhood and she was definitely an important part of that.

Please accept my heartfelt condolences in your loss. RIP Catherin

I had the pleasure of working with Cathy at Walmart. She was always so kind and caring and genuinely happy to be there. I will miss our run-ins and your sweet messages on FB. My deepest condolences to Cathy's family - It was clear how deeply she loved you all.

I worked at Nortel and lived in Hillsburg I was friends with Brian Ruth and of course Cathy she was a wonderful person and I'm very saddened to hear of her passing My sincere condolences to her family

Susan and Barry Mitchell

Cathy was a beautiful gentle soul she always had a smile on her face, I will take many trips to St , Vital park in her honor . I would always share photos of our little dog Molly and she would comment how cute she was Miss you lots Rest in Peace Cathy

My dear friend Cathy, So many great memorires over 40 plus years , from Woolco/Walmart days and on to retirement, many lunches, phone calls and texts on Messenger when we didn't feel up to going out. I miss you and will treasure all these memories,and remember you as a great friend .. Rest in peace Cathy, Love Fern

I met Cathy almost 50 years ago shortly after moving to Winnipeg from Toronto. We sat together at a Christmas party and talked about being new to Winnipeg and living in the same neighbourhood.

At that time, I didn’t think Cathy and I had much in common. She was a stay-at-home mom with two toddlers and I was on a career path.

Later that year, Jim invited some of the guys back to his house after a curling event and the wives joined them. Cathy welcomed all of us with a smile and great snacks. You could tell she was enjoying every minute and so was I.

From that day she became one of my best friends. She let me talk about my job and I let her talk about her kids, whom I grew to love as family. She would do anything for her kids and, as I soon discovered, she would do anything for her friends, including me. She was always there to support me - through a marriage break-up, several moves, job changes, and the loss of family members. We cried together and we laughed even more. She was a wonderful friend and I will miss her immensely. Rest in Peace my dear friend. You will always be in my heart.

My Dear Friend

There is a hole in my heart where you lived. I will always member the great times we had growing up in Montreal

And though the years.

Rest in Peace. My friend until we meet again.

My Dear Friend:

Loved your friendship working with you and your georgeous backyard on Metz. You and Barry gave those chipmunks, especially "Chippy" a lot of peanuts. We will have a glass of wine and think of you. Hope you are in a wonderful peaceful garden.

Love, Michelle & Barry

I met Cathy when I started working at Walmart 3119 in St Vital. Cathy you always met me with a smile on your face and a friendly greeting. You were missed when you retired but always came to visit and say hello to us at the Vision Center and to have your glasses cleaned as well. RIP dear lady, it was a pleasure to have meet you

Well my friend I miss you now and I will miss you tomorrow and I will you will always be on my mind and forever in my heart. We had a lot of good times working or going out. I'm glad we went to the Leaf and you were in your glory. Having lunch with you and Missy Barker here or at your place and we would laugh for hours. Or just getting together to enjoy Tim's steep tea. Love you my friend RIP Cathy

We will miss you my friend. We had so much fun and laughter over the last forty plus years! We were blessed to call you our friend. ❤️

Cathy was a dear friend you didn't have to see or hear from daily or weekly. I am so grateful for the early years when we were always together and involved in our wonderful community centre Greendell. As time moved on we would see each in passing at her work or at friends. Cathy was always interested in hearing how her friends and family where doing. The old expression 'it seems like yesterday was the last time I saw her' stands so true with Cathy. No matter how much time flew by The conversations would just flow. You will be very missed but the memories remain. Much Love, Linda Bowles