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Catherine “Cathy” Jane Cameron

November 27, 2024

1943 – 2024

Cathy passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at St. Joseph’s Hospice in London, surrounded by loving family and caring staff. We cherished quality time with her following a cancer diagnosis in 2021 and recent recurrence. Cathy was predeceased by her older sister Wilma MacPherson, and will be deeply missed by her loving husband Fred Cameron, children Jena (Adrian) and Blair (Jackie), sister Muriel Garland, brother Blair Craven, four loving grandchildren, family and many cherished friends.

Born in Sydney, NS, Cathy met and married her love, Fred, in Halifax. They later moved to Ottawa, then Ajax, and finally London in 1981. Cathy earned a Master of Social Work and touched the hearts of many with caring support throughout a 20-year career in perinatal social work at St. Joseph’s Hospital, London.

Cathy had a special wisdom, grace, and ever-positive outlook. She loved hosting friends and family in her beautiful home, enjoyed travel adventures with Fred, sought challenge in retirement with SLR group, and enjoyed many special friendships, including her beloved book club of 20+ years. We are lucky to have had in Cathy a wife, mother, and friend who loved us so deeply.

A Celebration of Life will be conducted at Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., with a visitation from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Anyone who wishes to make a donation in memory of Cathy are invited to consider St. Joseph’s Hospice.

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Sending or sincerest sympathy to Fred and family as you celebrate the life of this special lady. Those so loved are so greatly missed. May her memory be a blessing.

~ Deborah (Farmer) and John Bond

Cathy, will always hold a very special spot in my heart. We worked together on some very difficult cases together and through them she also made sure I was doing ok through it. The kindest, most elegant woman I have ever known selflessly giving to everyone around her. You all know how special she was & may all of your beautiful memories carry you through your most difficult days. I’m so sorry for your loss. May she RIP Cathy Miller

~ Cathy Miller

Dear Fred, Jena, Blair and your whole family! I was so sad to hear of Cathy passing away. She was so special , one -of -a - kind to be sure! May the memories you have of her always be a treasure and a great help to you in soothing your pain. Bob

~ Bo b Lane

Dear Fred, Jena and Blair, Tears well up as I write this tribute to Cathy. Please accept my most heartfelt condolences at your loss. Cathy was a true gem who always asked about others and did not dwell on herself. She held you all so tightly in her heart. May Cathy's memory be a blessing. Most sincerely, Pennie Thornton

~ Pennie Thornton

Cathy took the outmost care of our NICU families with grace & compassion. We cherished Cathy’s integral role as part of our NICU team. “A class act” through & through! Rest in peace.

~ Marlene Maguire

Cathy was a remarkable woman. Always caring, respectful & soft spoken. She supported so many of our most fragile babies & family's at their worst & best times. She was the definition of class , both in her behavior & her beautifully put together wardrobe. She'll always have a special place in my heart .

~ Jacquie Preece-Lowe Retired NICU R.N.

It was a privilege to work with Cathy. She cared so much for the families she worked with and was a great friend to all who worked with her.❤️

~ Merilee Peter

25 years ago, Cathy Cameron and her good friend and colleague, Mary Young formed a book club, inviting four friends to join. The six of us have been reading and discussing books, hosting regular gatherings, sharing our joys and tribulations, laughing together and supporting each other ever since. A few weeks ago, our book club lost its founders, leaving four long-time members to mourn them. Cathy was warm, generous, cheerful, kind, a great listener and storyteller, an amazing hostess. We miss her enthusiasm and her thoughtful approach. We will miss Cathy's friendship. Diane McGrenere, Cecile Daoust-Mellamphy, Marguerite Neimanis, Phyllis Brady

~ Phyllis Brady

It was a privilege to have had the opportunity to know and work with Cathy through our careers at St. Joseph's Health Care. I recall thinking at her retirement how much we would miss her expertise, her calm wisdom, her compassion and warmth. Cathy was a very dedicated and highly respected social worker for the perinatal department who touched the hearts of many of her clients, friends and colleagues. I have very fond memories of Cathy and extend my deepest sympathy to her family.

~ Gwen Peterek

Cathy was a truly wise woman who was genuine, authentic, kind, caring and a great help to staff and families of the perinatal area and beyond. We relied heavily on her and our other social workers and she was sorely missed after her retirement. We had many discussions about Cape Breton and the importance of family. She always spoke highly of Fred and her kids. It is hard to imagine a world without Cathy in it but her memory and beautiful smile will be carried by all of us that knew her! Rest in peace lovely lady. Your memory is a blessing to me!💔😢

~ Valerie Rousom

Services for Catherine “Cathy” Jane Cameron

Visitation will be held at:
Westview Funeral Chapel
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario

December 20, 2024 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Celebration of Life will be held at:
Westview Funeral Chapel
709 Wonderland Road North,
London, Ontario

December 20, 2024 3:00 pm

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