CATHY EARLA WHITE-LEMON

Condolences & Memories (24 entries)

• A special and dear friend who I've remembered always. Still in shock after hearing this sad news - Posted by: Brad Almond (friend forever) on: May 21, 2016

• Not just my neighbour - but truly my friend. I miss you. Each and every single day, I miss you. - Posted by: Candice (friend) on: May 02, 2016

• Just thinking about Cathy brings back wonderful childhood memories. We moved to Orchard Road when I was 4 years old and Cathy immediately became my first best friend. We had so much fun growing up together riding our bikes, building forts in the woods and swimming in the 12 Mile Creek. Throughout elementary and high school Cathy was the one I looked up to. She was a great student, amazing athlete and one of the kindest people I have ever known. Her beautiful smile will be missed. My thoughts are with her family and close friends. - Posted by: Cindy Mayor (Childhood Friend/Neighbour) on: Dec 04, 2015

• Tess and Brehanna so very saddened to hear about your loving mothers passing. She will be so very much missed. Our hearts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Darlene and JIm St louis (Friend/neighbor) on: Dec 03, 2015

• I met Cathy about 20 years ago via Allan and Yvonne Smith. I took a liking to her immediately! She was creative, fun and full of life. I will never forget Cathy. Whenever I would visit with her, she would make me drink a glass of wine. If you went to her house after dusk, you could see that lovely tree by the fence that had white lights on it. The garage door that has a mirror and mosic tile on it. I remember it as if it were yesterday when she did it. The beautiful flowers that she had, the wonderful spirit that existed through her was so impowering to be in contact with her. Many years ago she gave me a statue that was black of a naked lady. I still have it in my back yard today and I will never forget the beautiful tree in the corner in the basement with the lights on it by the couch! It was so romantic and fun. Just like Cathy. I will miss my friend that I would go and visit each summer and say hello. Someday we will meet again. I know that Lily is keeping her company. Allan and Eve send their love to you. - Posted by: Corky Karen Goldberg-Schmautz (friend) on: Dec 03, 2015

• Brehanna and Tess, your mother Cathy will truly be missed. She was an amazing woman, always smiling and upbeat. I remember the first day I met her... she ran over with her gigantic toolbox in hand and said "let's get this trampoline together"... after that we became friends sharing giggles, wine and stories. Although I cannot make it to the service today, my thoughts are there with you all. - Posted by: Veronica Benderski (Friend) on: Dec 03, 2015

• So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother Tess and Brehanna. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time! - Posted by: Dowhan Family (Friend ) on: Dec 02, 2015

• When I think of Cathy, I see her smile, her sparkle. She will be remembered - and missed. - Posted by: Debra Suderman (Friend, former co-worker) on: Dec 02, 2015

• We have a beautiful collection of photos from Cathy's visit here when Brehanna was under 1 - our Grandson was about the same age. Cathy has always been very loved by all the Hannahs. We are so sorry to hear this sad news. - Posted by: Helen Hannah and Gary Cox (long time Burlington friends) on: Dec 02, 2015

• So sorry to hear of Kathy passing our thoughts are with the family at this time. - Posted by: John and Denys Rempel (Friends) on: Dec 02, 2015

• Sorry for your loss, Tess and Brehanna. Your mother was such a kind lady and I know how close you girls were! You know where to find the Petricks if you need anything! Thinking of you guys! - Posted by: Monica (Tess's Friend) on: Dec 02, 2015

• I went to school with Cathy and we hung out on Orchard Road with many friends there. Cathy was a lovely lady who was well respected by all who knew her, always a lady and sadly missed, R.I.P. dear Cathy. - Posted by: Reg Denis (old friends) on: Dec 01, 2015

• Cathy - larger than life, shining brighter than any star, laughter everywhere you went. I will miss your humor, your smile, your caring and generous heart, and the crazy shenanigans you spearheaded. Rest in peace my friend. I look forward to drinks in the garden and more shenanigans when we meet again. - Posted by: Andrea Giacobbo (coworker and friend) on: Dec 01, 2015

• Cathy and I became friends from the first day we met at U. of W. Athletic Therapy clinic, three decades ago when we were both new to Manitoba. Cathy had a unique ability to make you feel like you were very special and that your ideas were great (even if they weren't). Cathy always had great stories and gardening tips to share and wasn't afraid to tackle projects or challenges with enthusiasm. We shared much laughter and many tears through the years. Cathy's most impressive quality was her genuine compassion for her clients/patients, and enduring love for family, especially her daughters. As a family, Don, Erin, Ally and I will keep Brehanna and Tess in our thoughts and prayers; we know Cathy is at peace, and in heaven without pain, and we will see her again some day. - Posted by: Cathy Lewis (Friend) on: Dec 01, 2015

• Dear Cathy... Loved our drink and cheers at Sandy's Canada Day Parties! So many memories of our Sundays on Orchard Rd. How you tried to teach me board games with 2 big St. Bernards drooling on the board. Loved and had so much respect for everything you did and stood for! You will always be remembered and always be missed!! xo Our hearts are broken. - Posted by: Karren White-Copeland (cousin) on: Dec 01, 2015

• Cathy dated my late friend John Hannah / drummer years ago. She was the sweetest girl. As old acquaintances have been renewed, we have spoke of Cathy the last few weeks .... perhaps we were connecting somehow. She always laughed when I called her Jacqueline Bisset. Rest beautifully and peace to her entire family. Kim - Posted by: Kim Darby (Acquaintance ) on: Dec 01, 2015

• I am so sorry for your loss. I had the opportunity to work with Cathy and she came in to my life to share her talent as a physiotherapist for my father near the end of his life. I want to share a poem she read at my fathers funeral and hope it resonates in your hearts. ​The Dash by Linda Ellis ​I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend. He referred to the dates on the tombstone from the beginning…to the end. He noted that first came the date of birth and spoke the following date with tears, but he said what mattered most of all was the dash between those years. For that dash represents all the time that they spent alive on earth. And now only those who loved them know what that little line is worth. For it matters not, how much we own, the cars…the house…the cash. What matters is how we live and love and how we spend our dash. So, think about this long and hard. Are there things you’d like to change? For you never know how much time is left that can still be rearranged. If we could just slow down enough to consider what’s true and real and always try to understand ​the way other people feel. And be less quick to anger and show appreciation more and love the people in our lives like we’ve never loved before. If we treat each other with respect and more often wear a smile, remembering that this special dash might only last a little while. ​So, when your eulogy is being read, with your life’s actions to rehash… would you be proud of the things they say about how you spent YOUR dash? - Posted by: Sara Reid (Former co-worker and friend) on: Dec 01, 2015

• I had known the White family for many years and Cathy was the girl friend of my best friend and brother, I often would go by her house on Orchard Rd and talk forever with Her dad, mom and brothers. Cathy was the most exemplary person I've ever met and this news brings great sadness for I have been trying to find her for years. God bless you sweet lady, your with our brother now....rejoice - Posted by: Gerry Michaud (friend) on: Dec 01, 2015

• My sincere sympathy to Cathy's co-workers - the loss of someone with so much empathy,humor and ability to look at the big picture. Her smile was the first thing you noticed with Cathy.. - Posted by: Gisele Pereira (School of Medical Rehabilitation,faculty member ) on: Dec 01, 2015

• Cathy was a Beautiful women inside and out, Will be greatly missed by all. - Posted by: Mitch (friend) on: Dec 01, 2015

• Cathy always had a smile on her face and joy in her heart.. Those are the special memories I will treasure. The beautiful person she was INSIDE and OUT. Until we meet again. - Posted by: Melanie Mumby (White) (Cousin) on: Dec 01, 2015

• I miss that smile. Until we meet again, BFF! - Posted by: Janice Finnson (friend) on: Dec 01, 2015

• Cathy was a true trailbrazer in her early career as an Athletic Therapist. She was the first female therapist to work in the Western Hockey League and any professional league for that matter. I was blessed to have her join me as a colleague at the University of Winnipeg for a brief period of time before she chose to pursue her career in Physiotherapy. It is a true testament of her impact at the university when some of our former players, not knowing her married name, recognized her smile immediately and associated it with "their Cathy". Cathy had a million dollar smile and a heart and soul to back it up. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. - Posted by: Glen Bergeron (Former co-worker) on: Dec 01, 2015

• My memories of working with Cathy are seeing her great compassion for her patients and her wonderful sense of humour. Watching how she treated even her most difficult patients taught me a lot. I was always so happy on the days she was working on our Unit - she would always brighten my day and that of many others as well. The thought that this vibrant, caring person had a life-threatening illness was almost too much to take in. Cathy will be missed by so many people, not the least which are her family. - Posted by: Penny Maletic (co-worker, Unit 5 So., VGH) on: Dec 01, 2015