Katherine CHAN Obituary
After a long courageous fight with cancer, our beloved Katherine has passed away. Born in Vancouver, educated at BCIT, formerly employed as a Library Assistant with the NVD Public Library. Dearly loved and missed she is survived by her brother Cecil, sister Susie and her partner Peter. Memorial Service will be at Celebration Hall, 5455 Fraser at East 38th, commencing sharp at 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 30. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Sakya Foundation, #201 - 2638 Ash Street, Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 4K3.
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December 9, 2013
I worked with Katherine at NVDPL. I'm so sorry to hear of her passing.
Kristiana Macleod
Mike Morris
August 28, 2013
Katherine is in my thoughts and prayers as she enters into her next journey. A true Dharma sister. She will be missed.
August 28, 2013
Dear Peter and Chan Family
Our sincere condolences to you all. Katherine is now at peace, after being so brave for so long. We always enjoyed our little neighbourhood chats and I will remember her as always being so up-beat! She will be missed for sure.
Sincerely,
Donna Kuchelema and Larry Longo
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