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CATHERINE CRAIG Obituary

CATHERINE A. CRAIG, R.N. October 4, 1975 - September 12, 2014 At St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto, Cathy died peacefully at approximately 2 p.m., Friday, September 12, 2014. Cathy is survived by her twin girls Sydney and Mackenzie Prosser-Craig, age 7, her fiancée Wendy Haasen, her mother and father Jane (Ouchterlony) and James Craig, her brother Gordon Craig, their extended families, and her former spouse Gail Prosser. Cathy was born October 4, 1975 at Women's College Hospital in Toronto. She is predeceased by her grandparents Catherine (Kay) Ouchterlony (née Grubbe) and David Ouchterlony and her niece Charlotte (Gordon and Daphne Craig). Cathy is a graduate of North Toronto Collegiate Institute where she was an avid participant in athletics and music. Cathy was a founding member and trumpeter in the band Gypsy Soul (later renamed Gypsy Sõl). In June 2006 Cathy graduated from the nursing program at Ryerson University (BScN) and was active as a Registered Nurse. The majority of her career was spent working in the Emergency Department of St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto. Her closest friends and family were at her side during the final weeks of her struggle with stage 4 breast cancer. Cathy's family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to her core group of committed and loving friends. They have given their time and energy selflessly, generously and without condition to Cathy and her girls. A funeral service will be held at Timothy Eaton Memorial Church, 230 St. Clair Ave. W., at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 19th. A reception will follow. A private interment will occur at Mount Pleasant Cemetery on a date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Cathy's memory to the Max and Beatrice Wolfe Centre for Children's Grief and Palliative Care (a division of the Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative Care, at www.tlcpc.org). Condolences may be made by visiting www.morleybedford.ca

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Published by Toronto Star on Sep. 15, 2014.

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Mackie P.C

September 6, 2021

I love u mommy and I miss u everyday day

Chris Graham

October 11, 2014

My condolences. I still have lots of happy memories of us playing up at the cottage as kids.

Laurel Challacombe

October 4, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. She was an amazing person. My heart goes out to all of you - especially her little girls.

Brigid Higgins

September 21, 2014

My heartfelt condolences to Sydney, Mackenzie, Wendy, Gail, the Craig family and all who are grieving her loss. I am a mum at McMurrich and had shared lots of lovely conversations with Cathy that I will always cherish. She emulated qualities that we are all striving to possess and she was a stupendous mother! She will not be forgotten and I'm so grateful for what she taught me!
With love Brigid Higgins and family

Richard Leahy

September 21, 2014

St. Michael's has lost an angel.
The soul takes flight to the world that is invisible and there arriving, she is sure of bliss, and forever dwells in paradise. May your soul soar with the angels and fill the hearts of all who knew and loved you, dear Cathy. God bless!

christine de Boer

September 20, 2014

All condolences for an exceptional person

Gisella Colucci

September 20, 2014

I had the pleasure to have worked with Cathy at St Mike's Emerg Dept. She was an excellent R.N. with a natural caring for others. Patients and staff alike were blessed with her friendly, lighthearted demeanor. Heartfelt condolences to her beautiful daughters, family and friends... "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal."

September 20, 2014

Deepest condolences to your family. It was such a pleasure to know you.

September 20, 2014

Our sympathy and prayers go out to Cathy's family and friends. We were saddened to learn of your terrible, terrible loss. The Rymshas (Tricia and Sue Rymsha Tamarack 3 Oxbow Lake Cottage Community)

Patricia O'Connor

September 19, 2014

RIP Cathy, You will be dearly missed my friend...
God Bless

Edward Recto

September 19, 2014

Rest in peace Cathy. We will miss you...

Nicole Dowling

September 19, 2014

Our heartfelt condolences to the entire Craig and Ouchterlony families for your loss. It was far, far too soon. With love - Nicole, Mark and Brendan Dowling

September 19, 2014

I was so sad to hear your news. My heart goes out to you and your family. Bev (Grubbe) Lamb

Basant Farid

September 18, 2014

My condolances to Sydney, Mackenzie, Gail, Jane, Wendy and the rest of the family. I was the girls pre-school teacher at Mcmurrich Co-op Playschool. I was shocked to hear about Cathy's sickness 2 weeks ago. It saddens me not getting a chance to say good bye and saying thank you for being one of the best parents to have joined our program and for always being so kind to me. Cathy always put a smile on my face when she came to pick up the girls. After they left the program, every morning when I walked down Winona she would be driving the girls to school, they would all roll their windows down all wave good morning to me. It made me so happy! I guess I should of known when I didn't see her anymore. I regret not thinking about it and not asking. Cathy was a beautiful heart and soul. The world has lost an amazing human being but the girls have gained a new angle watching over them. Cathy is now at peace, laid to rest looking down at her girls, family and friends and all those who love her and has that big beautiful smile on her face.

She maybe gone but she will never be forgotten.

RIP beautiful angel.
With lots of love,
Basant

Sarah and Dee Doerr/Lester

September 18, 2014

It is with deep sadness that we send our condolances to all those who were touched by Cathy. She was a warm, friendly and talented person with an energy that was welcoming and kind. Although I did not get to see Cathy often at family functions, the times I did were always a pleasure. I have a fond memory of hearing - perhaps a first recording - of her group, proudly played for me by her adoring cousin, Amy O. May the warm memories and laughter soon fill the hole that has been left in her absence.

Heloise Serapiglia

September 18, 2014

My heartfelt condolences to Cathy's family and especially Sydney and Mackie. xxx (Elisa's mom)

Elaine Gaber-Katz

September 18, 2014

My heartfelt sympathy to your family and to Sydney and Mackenzie. Elaine from Balsam Cottage at Oxbow.

Patti Andrews

September 18, 2014

Jane and Jim, there are no words ........... It's been several years since we last connected and I was so sad to read of Catherine's passing. As the parent of adult daughters I can only imagine the pain of your loss. Catherine was an accomplished and beautiful young woman who clearly lived a good and full life. I can only hope that the many happy family memories you have, along with the hugs and kisses for and from those two beautiful little girls, will help to comfort you all in the difficult days ahead. Sending you love and peace.

Craig Moore

September 17, 2014

My heartfelt condolences go to everyone in Cathy's family grieving her loss. I knew her in high school and was always a big fan of her humour and sincerity. I am stunned and saddened to hear of this terrible news.

peter c

September 16, 2014

Im sorry to hear this news. I was one year behind Cathy at north toronto and was lucky to hear her play trumpet and hit some volleyballs with her. I will remember her cool curly hair, confident but quiet personality and respected that everyone, including all of the teachers at school really loved having her around the school. A lot of people looked up to cathy there. She will be missed.

Matt and Kaye Rutledge

September 16, 2014

Our deepest condolences to Cathy's family. She was one of the funniest and most talented human beings I've ever met. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Miss you, Cathy.

Theresa Sette

September 16, 2014

My prayers are with all those who mourn. Know she is in a place without pain yet we cry. Celebrate her life through the memories.my support to her friend Ryan Cook

Sarah Lamont-Justice

September 16, 2014

It is with great sadness that I learned of Cathy's passing. My deepest sympathy goes out to her family, her close friends, and to her girls. I can't imagine what you are all going through right now, but you and Cathy are in my thoughts.

Aimee Geiger

September 16, 2014

I met Cathy in the ED at St. Michael's Hospital. As a new staff member I found her to be so welcoming and helpful. She was a role model to me -- her leadership, guidance, kind-heartedness, nurturing and spirited demeanour to both patients and fellow staff was amazing. I will fondly miss our bike rides home after an evening shift where I was often heckled for riding too slow :)
Taken too soon, I will miss her. Please accept my sincerest condolences. My thoughts and prayers go out to all those who loved her, especially her daughters, partner, family, friends and the rest of her St. Michael's extended family.

September 16, 2014

Our deepest sympathies to Sydney, Mackenzie, Wendy, Gail and Craig family. Our hearts go out to you all.
Lee Mendelsohn-LiVolsi, Kate and Roberto LiVolsi - from McMurrich.

September 16, 2014

Our deepest condolences to Sydney, Mackenzie, Wendy, Gail and family. We will always remember her warmth and humour. She was and is a beautiful soul. She will be dearly missed and always in our hearts. All our love,
Christine, John, Margot and Cole

C carriere

September 16, 2014

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Cottage evening, 2010

Leah Birnbaum

September 16, 2014

We miss her very much and look forward to sharing happy memories of Cathy with her family for years to come.

Stephen and Kristine Douglas

September 16, 2014

We are so very sad to hear about Cathy and our thoughts are with you all. Lots of love to the Craig family.

September 16, 2014

So hard to believe Cathy is gone. Her wonderful spirit lives on in all of us though. My heartfelt sympathy to her daughters, her life partners, to her family and to her St. Michael's family --- she will missed, she was truly an incredible and dynamic woman.

~ Mary Dimeo, St. Michael's colleague

Lorna Courchesne

September 16, 2014

My deepest sympathies to the Craig family, I am Gail's aunt from Sudbury. Kathy has been to our home on numerous occasions and always had fun. Her memory will always live on in her twin girls McKenzie and Sydney. Bless you girls , Gail, and the Craig family love Auntie Duckie

Aline Tessier and Brian Bunyak

September 16, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Our deepest condolences.

September 16, 2014

Beautiful humanbeign who brought such happiness to others through her music and spirit. I will always remember her as a person who was generous in sharing her gifts with others and likely had no idea that she had such a profound impact on.

Patricia Burrows

September 16, 2014

Cathy and I played volleyball together at NT, and I will never forget the confidence and friendship she instilled in me when we were on the court together. I have enjoyed viewing the pictures of her beautiful family via facebook these past few years, watching her beautiful girls grow. I am utterly devastated by this news, and I extended my deepest condolences to the Craig family, her girls, her fiancee, and all the friends and people whose lives she has touched. Cathy -- you will be deeply missed.

Megan McNally (Kilfoyle)

September 15, 2014

I went to NT with Cathy. I played one year trumpet with her where she was awesome....and played basketball and volleyball.... she could do it all. She had an impact and lasting impression on all those she met. My condolences to her family especially her two young girls. Thoughts and prayers.

RIP Cathy. With much Love from the Coverts

Jacqueline Covert Simon

September 15, 2014

Much love to all the Craig family.

Attila Fias

September 15, 2014

Our deepest condolences on behalf of myself and my family, we are extremely saddened to hear of this tragedy. Much love to Jane and the whole Craig and Ouchterlony families. I have brief but fond memories of her, our prayers go to her loved ones.

September 15, 2014

We cannot begin to imagine how hard these past few months have been for all of you. Our hearts will continue to be with you in the weeks and months ahead. We may have to let go but Cathy will stay forever in our hearts..

The Ventura Brothers (Jose, Ernesto and Amadeo)

September 15, 2014

We are deeply saddened by the news of your passing Cathy.. We will never forget how you charmed everyone with your trumpet playing, "Thou wast not born for death, immortal Bird! "(John Keets, Ode to a Nightingale) . You will always be in our hearts.

September 15, 2014

There are no words, really. I will always remember Cathy as a positive life force and an authentic spirit ... she has touched many and I have no doubt that she will continue to do so. My thoughts are with you all.
Mary McAllister

MaryAnne Davis

September 15, 2014

I am so very sorry for your loss

DArcy McGuire

September 15, 2014

Cathy was simply awesome. Awesome person. Awesome musician. And she kept us in stitches at the studio. Her humility and talent will never be forgotten. So sorry to hear of her passing. Big love to her family and friends at this difficult time.

Alvaro Castellanos

September 15, 2014

Our sincere Condolences from Alvaro & Boris Castellanos - we will not forget the great times we had playing music with Cathy - Cathy we will miss you!!

September 15, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss. Our sincere condolences.
xoxox
The Elms Family

Denina Simmons

September 15, 2014

My condolences to your family. I remember Cathy as an honest, talented woman. Rest in Peace.

September 15, 2014

Our sincerest condolences on the devastating loss of Cathy. Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Lindsay Blakely & Anthony Hammill

Kate Hood

September 15, 2014

I went to NT with Cathy & I remember her as someone who could do it all. She played trumpet, sports & made friends with a tenacious spirit. Most of all I remember her as a genuinely nice person. My heart goes out to her family & girls, I am sincerely sorry for their loss.

September 15, 2014

Our deepest condolences to Sydney and Mackenzie, Wendy, Gail and family. We'll always remember her warm smile and loving devotion to the girls. Always so positive. My daughter, said "she was one of my favourite Mom's who used to throw me in the air". She will be dearly missed but will forever be in our hearts.
with all our love,
Danielle, Isabella, Freddie & Julian Tiqui

Linda & Gord East

September 15, 2014

Our sincere condolences. Memories are forever - keep them in your hearts forever.

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