Thanks for your kind words, Jody, Julie, Jane, Kate

Yes, it is hard to believe that a year has passed by.

She is in our thoughts.

Judy (Cathie's sister)

You are always in my thoughts Cathie....I still really miss my friend but think of all the good times with a smile on my face and warmth in my heart.
Love, Jody

It's hard to believe that a year has passed since you have been gone, Cathie.  I think of you often - of all the laughs and stories we shared, and miss those times greatly.  
Love Jane

Dear Cathie, I have missed you so much this past year. Every day when I walked I thought of what we would have done together. I missed sharing my days with you.  It was lonely finding my way without you. ...Love Kate

Almost a year has past and I find Cathie often in my thoughts.  It is hard to believe such a vibrant woman can only be reached in our hearts and minds.  Time moves on for everyone, but for Cathie it has stopped, teaching us that each day is precious and so our relationships with one another.  Remember to let the important people in your life know how special they are to you.  Enjoy live love.  With fond remembrances, my thoughts go out to Cathie's family as this year ends.

Rest in peace Cathie. I remember how nice you were to my kids and myself at Driftwood school. Lesley, your Mom was so proud of you. Driftwood Public School won't be the same without her smiling face, But she is smiling from above. Deanne MacIntosh

Poem recently shared with me:

If tears could build a stairway
And memories a lane
I'd walk right up to heaven
And bring you home again.

Love, your sister Judy

My heart sinks to know that you are gone, but in the sadness that I feel, I know that you are at peace and free.  Cathie, I have wonderful memories of you that I will always cherish.  I am so glad to have walked this earth with you and to have called you my Aunt.  Love and Light be with you.  XO Laura

Laszlo and Lesley; Rob, Owen, Emmett and I send you our love.  You are in our thoughts.

Words can't express the heartfelt sorrow I feel for losing a friend rediscovered from the past.  I have fond memories of Cathie when we were young that will always be with me.  Laszlo and Lesley I am sorry that I never met you but you have a wonderful family that will support you in your time of bereavement.

What lovely memories are in those photos! I probably last met Cathie and Laszlo at the McManus reunions in Mattawa. But I have warm memories from the years in Toronto when we would get together on Rossander Court for family parties. My thoughts are with you all. 
(one of those many cousins in the McManus tree!)

Cathie,my children enjoyed having you as their librarian.I enjoyed talking to you at the school,you went out of your way to help even if you were busy.You will be missed.Rest in peace.Our thoughts go out to your family and friends.

Perhaps they are not stars but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.We will miss your sweet smiling face. It hurts to lose such and good and nice neighbor. May your soul rest in peace.

Cathie, I will miss our friendship greatly and will always cherish our great talks, our many laughs and your huge heart.  I feel very fortunate to have been one of your many friends and will never forget you.  I'm glad you have found peace after your long, hard journey.  You are truly an inspiration to all.

Cathie - you are now out of pain, rest in peace.  Linda Llewellyn

I only met Cathie and Laszlo once, but have kept up with her journey through Carol Anne.  Accounts of her bravery, forbearance and love throughout her battle will always be an inspiration to me.  My thoughts go out to her family and friends who will miss her greatly.

I met Cathy only a few times, but really got to know her through her friendship with Carol Anne as to her character and strong spirit.  She is at peace now, but leaves her gift of strength, smiles, joys of life and friendship with each and everyone she touched.

We will miss your sweet smiling face, but will always feel the warmth you shared with all of us either at the school,on the phone or at our house. Laszlo and Lesley our thoughts are with you at this time and always, love Melanie Bruce Carly and Emily Preiss

I met Cathie many years ago, while visiting my sister-in-law Carol Anne.  She was welcoming and lovely.  My thoughts are with you Laszlo and Lesley.  Celebrate Cathie's life - remember the good times.

How do you say goodbye to a good and wonderful friend...Cathie I will miss you so much.  We were always there for each other even though we lived miles apart. I was the "shy" one but you brought me around and what good times we had...I shall never forget them and I shall never forget you...you were amazing.  Even in your suffering you continued to give as I now how another circle of friends, my Cathie friends, that are also amazing.  Thank you Cathie...I love you.
Laszlo and Lesley our thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.

"Cathie, although I never knew you, I know from your friend, Carol Desaulniers, that you were loved by many and will be greatly missed by all who knew you. May you rest in peace, and may Laszlo and Lesley be comforted by the high regard held in the hearts of your many friends. â™¥" Sandra Grainger-Robb, Trenton, Ont

The road to a friend is never long
 When in your life they do belong.
So now you will rest as we go forth
 A friend we valued, a friend of worth.
Forever to occupy  a special part,
 of our mind and in our heart.
Rest in Peace brave friend for whom we cared
We won't forget your life and the part we shared.

With love from your Scrabble buddy and Sorority sister
 Your presence will be greatly missed!
 With Love Carol
 
Laszlo and Lesley
Our thoughts are with you both for your great loss . 
Carol, Lyle, Jeff, and Andrew

My dear friend Cathie. I will miss you so very much. You were a terrific friend to me,... my shopping mate, my concert friend, my confidante. We shared many, many good laughs, ups and downs. You were always there for our family. It was my honour to hold your hand through this sad journey. 

“Take me to some high place of heather, rock and ling
Scatter my dust and ashes, feed me to the wind
So that I may be part of all you see, the air you are breathing
I’ll be part of the curlew’s cry and the soaring hawk,
The blue milkwort and the sundew hung with diamonds
I’ll be riding the gentle breeze as it blows through your hair
Reminding you how we shared in the joy of living”

I will always remember Cathie as a wonderful woman with integrity, grace, humour, passion, warmth and incredible courage in the face of insurmountable odds.  I will very much miss her easy laugh and big heart.  I am so very proud and lucky to have been one of her many friends.  My deepest condolences to Laszlo and Lesley at this very sad and difficult time.   Rest in peace, Cathie - I will never forget you, my friend.  Yvonne Tutt

Rest in Peace Cathie.
I will miss you.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Laszlo and Lesley
Julie Rattray

OBITUARY

Catherine McManus Gartner

May 20, 1949 – December 30, 2010

Westmount Memorial Celebration Centre

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