M. Jane Catcher

1958 - 2022

August 19, 1958 - December 7, 2022

Jane passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 7 2022 following a 2+ year battle with cancer - she was 64 years young. She was born to Margaret Trudeau and Patrick J LaForce and grew up in Almonte, ON just outside Ottawa. She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Tom along with her sister Julie Drynan (Greg) and brothers Joe, Jim (Chrissy) & Jason (Darlene) LaForce. Also survived by father-in-law Chris Catcher Sr., sisters and brother-in-law Isabel, Tonia (Rick), Mary (Gord), Chris Jr. (Shari). Jane was a 1979 graduate of Early Childhood Education from St. Lawrence College in Kingston, ON. Upon graduation she embarked on opening & certifying an in home day care program for one of the professors at Queen's University. A few years later she moved to Toronto to pursue a business career. I met Jane at the University of Toronto while she was undertaking her Business Administration studies. I would like to believe that I was gallant & charming when we met, however truth be told it was Jane who chose me. She wanted to be with me and I wanted to be with her and that oneness never waned over the 40 years we were together. Following graduation in 1982 the usual stuff happened; work, travel, careers and marriage in 1984. We were not fortunate enough to have children, although that didn't matter as we had each other. We were blessed with numerous nieces and nephews and presently have 19 great nieces and nephews across our families. Jane's mid-life crisis came when she turned 46 which resulted in her returning to school and attaining her interior design qualifications graduating from Humber College in 2008. Jane's talent resulted in her opening a small boutique design firm - Catcher Design which was based on her two passions interior design & gardening. She continued to operate her small firm until her passing. Retirement brought new challenges along with a move to NOTL. She was an active volunteer beginning with numerous Canada 150 events including The Tall Ships and The Snowbirds. Jane also was the Shaw Guild Garden Tour Convenor and Shaw Gardens Chair in 2021 and 2022. Jane was a kid at heart and loved life. She loved animals and always carried dog biscuits with her when she went on a walk. She was a guiding light for many and will be tremendously missed by her friends and family. She was my best friend & life companion - goodbye my love. A memorial gathering will be held from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 29th at the Morgan Funeral Home, 415 Regent Street, NOTL. All are welcome to bid Jane farewell.