Catherine “Cathie” Paterson
April 1, 2025
Peacefully at her residence on April 1, 2025, just shortly after celebrating her 95th incredible year. Beloved wife of the late Alex Paterson for 71 years. Loving mother of Elaine and David Sawyer. Proud grandmother of Joshua (Faith), Cate (Doug), and Kim (Jordan). Very proud to have lived long enough to enjoy her great-grandchildren Maddox, Alex, Margaux, Asher and Cohen. Always putting her family first, Cathie’s love knew no bounds. She perfected the modelling of selflessness and compassion for not only her family but to anyone with whom she may have crossed paths.
Alex, Cathie and Elaine arrived in Canada from Scotland in June of 1957. Since that time, Cathie and Alex travelled the world, leaving their mark across the globe and always coming home with extraordinary tales of their travels. A lover of the arts in dance and song, Cathie enriched the lives of those around her and even entertained with the occasional highland fling.
To those who had the privilege of knowing and loving Cathie, she was forever the consummate lady – the perfect embodiment of grace, style, and class, and she did so without ever a strand of hair out of place. Even in hurricane-type winds, Cathie’s hair remained immaculate. She took a lot of pride in her immovable coif. With a remarkably quick wit and sharpness like no other, Cathie kept her friends and family on their toes until the end. Cathie’s legacy will live on through her family and in the beauty of every day.
Cremation has taken place.
My condolences to Cathie’s family. I had the privilege of working with Cathie at Philip’s Electronics. She was a lovely lady. One thing I remember about Cathy was her fingers flying when she would knit during lunch time!
~ Marie Demeter