Catherine Rhoda Hamilton

Cathy passed away just shy of her 83rd birthday on October 29, 2022. She was predeceased by Don, the love of her life and husband, and by her eldest son, Jeff.

Her four children, Jeff, Dave, Janie (Rick) and Susan (Richard), had the distinct privilege of getting to call

Cathy Mom. They grew up in a home where the values of unconditional love, hard work and good humour trumped all. Jackie (Sean), Dana (Austin), Bryan (Jackie), Zoe, Fiona, Sean and Oscar will lovingly remember their grandmother for her warmth, support, generosity, and genuine interest in all of their pursuits.

Cathy and Don did everything together. They explored all of southern Ontario’s nooks and crannies in pursuit of her passion for genealogy (any they missed would later be discovered through the search for the ultimate garage sale deal). And, while Don coached competitive fastball and hockey for thirty years, Cathy was by his side to keep meticulous stats at every game and the many tournaments they travelled to (not to mention sewing nametags onto dozens of jerseys at the beginning of each season).

Our family would like to extend our heartfelt and eternal gratitude to the wonderful team of caregivers at the Harmony Hills Long-Term Care Community. Over the seven years that Mom lived there, and particularly after Dad’s passing and during the pandemic, this group of professional and compassionate folks made an immeasurable difference in Mom’s life and, by extension, ours.

A visitation for Catherine will be held Wednesday, November 9, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Paul O’Connor Funeral Home, 1939 Lawrence Ave. E, Scarborough, ON M1R 2Y8. A chapel service will occur Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 12:00 PM, 1939 Lawrence Ave. E, Scarborough, ON M1R 2Y8.with a burial to follow at Pine Hills Cemetery, 625 Birchmount Road, Scarborough, ON M1K 1R1.