CATHERINE ANNE FASANO (AIRD)

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CATHERINE ANNE FASANO
(nee AIRD)
May 1, 1931 - April 18, 2020

It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mom Cathy Fasano, at the age of 88 years.
She is survived by her children, Gary (June), Susan (Lorne), and David (Lori); her grandchildren, Dan (Suzy), Elizabeth (Dan), Sean, Evan, Alison (Chris), and Scott; her great-grandchildren, Taeya, Emily, Lily, and Carson; her sister Irene Bullen (Norm), sister-in-law Teri Aird, nieces, nephews and their families, as well as many friends.
Cathy was predeceased by her loving husband Thom, her parents, Don and Angela, and her brothers, Ron and Jack.
Mom was born in Winnipeg in 1931, the oldest of four siblings. She grew up in the West End on Balmoral Street, later moving to Victor Street. She attended John M. King School, General Wolfe Junior High School, and Daniel McIntyre Collegiate Institute. Growing up, she spent her summers on her aunts' farms in Treherne and Notre Dame de Lourdes. Mom then attended business school and worked for a few years before Gary was born.
It was at Daniel Mac she met the love of her life, Thom, and they wed in May, 1953. Family was very important. Mom and dad raised their children together and spent time at curling games, rugby matches, track meets, hockey, lacrosse and soccer games. Mom was an active member of Christ Church Anglican, singing in the choir, organizing and attending outings with the "Tuesday at Two" group, and volunteering at the annual plant stand; she made many good friends and memories there. Mom was on the Parent Council of the Winnipeg Flying "M" Athletic Club for several years. She was also a long-time member of Deer Lodge Curling Club, where she was one of the organizers of the Wednesday Ladies, a league that continues to this day.
Mom loved having picnics. They ranged from kids' birthdays to grand multi-family affairs organized with her best friend Betty Letham. She loved to travel. Unfortunately, dad, not so much. So, while they did visit Scotland, England, and Halifax among other places, they spent most summers enjoying the cottage at Bird Lake. After dad's retirement, they spent their winters in Mesa, AZ, enjoying the sun, the golf, and the socializing.
Mom had a knack for helping others. If there was a need, there was mom. Visiting family and friends in hospital, feeding, supporting, running errands, helping. She never tired. Mom also had a special "gift" for pinching a penny, stretching a dollar, and she could sniff out a bargain at 40 paces. We're sure she's the reason The Bay is still in business!
Mom was very fortunate in that, up until the stroke in February, she lived independently in her own home, getting around on her own steam, doing her own thing. She was a fun and generous lady and we will miss her dearly.
Cremation has taken place. A celebration of mom's life will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Lori Fasano Scholarship at the College of Pharmacy U of M. (give.umanitoba.ca/lorifasanoscholarship), Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, or Diabetes Canada.

"Rest eternal grant unto her,
O Lord and let light perpetual shine on her.
May she rest in peace."

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 25, 2020