Katharine Aziz COLENBRANDER

1960 - 2021

KATHARINE AZIZ COLENBRANDER March 7, 1960 - August 14, 2021 Katharine Aziz Colenbrander (affectionately known as Lamb) died peacefully at home due to complications from breast and ovarian cancer, after a 9-year battle with the disease. She is survived by her husband, André Colenbrander and three children: Andrew (29), Matthew (27), and Kate (23). She is also survived by her mother, Mary Aziz; brother, Adam; sister, Alexandra (Neil MacDonald); and was predeceased by her father, Alexander. Katharine spent her life in Toronto. She attended The Bishop Strachan School and Queen's University, where she made many of her lifelong friends. Following university, Katharine lived in England and travelled Europe before moving back to Toronto. She worked in marketing prior to marrying in 1990. Lamb's humour, sincerity, honesty, and bluntness allowed her to instantly connect with people. She had exceptional taste and style which were reflected in everything she did. She was passionate about gardening, antique hunting, and cooking, especially organic food. She lived her life with a keen awareness of our impact on the environment. She always lent a sympathetic ear to other people's problems. When the Najjar family fled the violence in Syria, she and others helped bring them to Canada and establish a new life. She was a fighter until the very end, and her determination and positive outlook were felt by everyone around her. The outpouring of support has helped us appreciate how deeply Katharine has touched so many people's lives. We would like to thank the staff at Princess Margaret and Toronto General Hospitals, and everyone who helped her during this time. In lieu of flowers, a donation in her memory may be made through Ovarian Cancer Canada: ovariancanada.org. A private service will be held for the immediate family, and a larger celebration of life for friends and family will take place at a future date.