Catherine has died.

Catherine died tonight at 9:20 p.m.

I was at her side, joined, a few minutes later, by Oliver, my brother Mike and my mother.

Catherine died gently and peacefully, and on her own terms.

As she lived.

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Wayne on January 17, 2020 - 05:43 Permalink

Very sorry for your loss.

Ray's picture
Ray on January 17, 2020 - 06:13 Permalink

My heartfelt sympathy

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Martin on January 17, 2020 - 06:42 Permalink

Sorry to hear Peter and Oliver. So much loss recently.

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Diane Gaudreau on January 17, 2020 - 07:02 Permalink

My condolences to you and your family........may you find moments of peace in your heart during this painful journey.

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Sidney on January 17, 2020 - 07:20 Permalink

We are so very sorry Peter. Thank you for sharing details of your journey so others can learn and understand.

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Erin on January 17, 2020 - 07:25 Permalink

So much love to all of you.

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wayne collins on January 17, 2020 - 07:44 Permalink

My sincere condolences to both you and Oliver on your great loss.

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Robert Charles ... on January 17, 2020 - 08:12 Permalink

Dear Peter - sending my love to you and Oliver x Rob

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Juliane on January 17, 2020 - 08:27 Permalink

Love. <3

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Catherine Boeckmann on January 17, 2020 - 08:33 Permalink

Deepest condolences, Peter. Wishing you and Oliver gentle comfort and peace, too.

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Art Rhyno on January 17, 2020 - 08:34 Permalink

So sorry for your loss, Peter, you and Oliver will be in our thoughts - Art & Laurie

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Steven Garrity on January 17, 2020 - 08:39 Permalink

We love you.

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Shirley Smedley Jay on January 17, 2020 - 09:34 Permalink

Peter, Sorry to hear about Catherine’s passing. We send our love and comfort to you and Oliver.
Shirley & Allan

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Andrew MacPherson on January 17, 2020 - 09:49 Permalink

So sorry to hear that. My condolences.

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vbj on January 17, 2020 - 09:55 Permalink

My heart is aching for all of you.

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Keith Burgoyne on January 17, 2020 - 10:00 Permalink

I'm so sorry, Peter. My heart has broken for you.

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Jill Power on January 17, 2020 - 10:02 Permalink

May you feel surrounded by love and comforted by memories. My sincerest sympathies.

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Jordan Bober on January 17, 2020 - 10:28 Permalink

Sending love and peace to your family, Peter & Oliver.

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Mark Greenan on January 17, 2020 - 10:33 Permalink

So sorry for your loss. Love to you & Oliver.

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Cheryl on January 17, 2020 - 10:46 Permalink

Sending you and Oliver all my love. I’m so glad you were with her in her last moment of life.

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Laurent Beaulieu on January 17, 2020 - 10:56 Permalink

Peter and Oliver, our deepest condolences and sympathies.
Laurent and Will

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Ton Zijlstra on January 17, 2020 - 11:00 Permalink

dear Peter, my heart goes out to you and Oliver. big hug, Ton

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Barb McDowall on January 17, 2020 - 11:00 Permalink

Peter, my deepest condolences, my love and a warm hug, Barb ❤️

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Barb McDowall on January 17, 2020 - 11:00 Permalink

Peter, my deepest condolences, my love and a warm hug, Barb ❤️

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Hannah Bell on January 17, 2020 - 11:52 Permalink

All my love to you and Oliver.

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Hannah Bell on January 17, 2020 - 11:52 Permalink

All my love to you and Oliver.

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Martin Ruben on January 17, 2020 - 11:57 Permalink

Sending love and hugs to you and Oliver

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Chuck McKinnon on January 17, 2020 - 12:00 Permalink

I'm so sorry for your loss, Peter, but glad that you had each other for as many years as you did. My most heartfelt condolences.

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Susan White on January 17, 2020 - 12:07 Permalink

I'm so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and Oliver in my thoughts.

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Kate on January 17, 2020 - 13:02 Permalink

Peter, I'm sorry for your loss. Thank you for so eloquently chronicling her story. Thinking of you and Oliver.

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Daniel Mullen on January 17, 2020 - 13:11 Permalink

My condolences to you and to Oliver. Catherine will always be with you in your journeys through this life.

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Michele Beaton on January 17, 2020 - 13:46 Permalink

Peter and Oliver, I'm so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

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Vicki and Stephen on January 17, 2020 - 13:51 Permalink

Peter and Oliver, saddened to hear about your terrible loss. Our hearts go out to you and your family.

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Christina Clorey on January 17, 2020 - 13:56 Permalink

I'm so sorry for your loss, Peter. Sending love and big hugs to you and your family.

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jypsy on January 17, 2020 - 14:22 Permalink

So very sorry to hear this Peter & Oliver. Warmest wishes....

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Susan Arbing on January 17, 2020 - 14:32 Permalink

My sympathies to you and Oliver. May Catherine rest in peace.

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Rob MacDonald on January 17, 2020 - 14:53 Permalink

My deepest sympathies and condolences to you and Oliver, Peter.

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Karen Skuce on January 17, 2020 - 16:00 Permalink

Devastated to hear this. Sending love to you Peter and Oliver.

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Paul Pival on January 17, 2020 - 16:33 Permalink

Condolences to you and Oliver, Peter.

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Neil Strickland on January 17, 2020 - 17:54 Permalink

My condolences to you, Oliver and the rest of the Rukavina clan. Although I never met Catherine, I feel as if I knew her (based on what you've written about her over the years).

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Ghislaine on January 17, 2020 - 18:13 Permalink

My deepest condolences to you and Oliver.

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Tim Piper on January 17, 2020 - 19:40 Permalink

In the early days of my daughter Cassia's life I remember Catherine's sense of caring for Cassia. Not just literally caring for Cassia (which she did) moreover you could feel the caring coming off of Catherine. One time Catherine called me at work because she was wondering who was picking Cassia up somewhere and she told me to get over to where she was and pick her up. For Cassia's sake. It takes a village and Catherine was part of that. Catherine was full of sweetness and love. She was smart and fun too.

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John on January 17, 2020 - 19:59 Permalink

I’m so sorry, Peter and Oliver

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Bonnie on January 17, 2020 - 21:56 Permalink

I'm so sorry to hear, Peter. Thinking of you & Oliver.

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Bonnie on January 17, 2020 - 21:56 Permalink

I'm so sorry to hear, Peter. Thinking of you & Oliver.

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Darren Peters on January 17, 2020 - 22:06 Permalink

Dear Peter and Oliver:

Words cannot express my sadness for your profound loss. A beautiful family. If I can support in any way, know I will. Deep Peace to you and your beloved Catherine

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Craig on January 17, 2020 - 23:07 Permalink

My condolences, Peter.

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Craig on January 17, 2020 - 23:07 Permalink

My condolences, Peter.

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Craig on January 17, 2020 - 23:07 Permalink

My condolences, Peter.

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Jillian Cunliffe on January 17, 2020 - 23:07 Permalink

We are extremely blessed to have had Catherine in our lives. Very few people are the real deal. Catherine was for sure. She touched the lives of many and will continue to inspire through the many memories she created in the acquaintances she made. Oliver and Peter, you are her legacy. She will never be forgotten. Love to you both. Jillian, Gary and Isleen xo

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