MARY CATHERINE MACPHIE

(née Drake) It is with heavy hearts, and a profound sense of love and gratitude, that our family announces the passing of Mary Catherine "Cathy" MacPhie, who left us peacefully, on February 16, 2025, at the age of 84. Cathy was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and dear friend, known for her warmth, kindness, and enthusiasm for life. She touched the hearts of all who knew her and will be dearly missed. Born to Laurence and Mary (Latimer) Drake on November 5, 1940, Cathy grew up in Toronto's Lawrence Park community with her younger brother, Peter (Judy). In her early years, she made wonderful lifelong friends at St. Clement's school, and Trinity College at the University of Toronto. In July of 1969, Cathy married Robert Henry MacPhie, and so began a love story that would last a lifetime. Cathy was a devoted mother to Hugh (Michelle) and Laurence (Laura) of Toronto, and David (Colleen) of Baltimore, Maryland. Her pride in her husband, children and "daughters-in-love" knew no bounds. Cathy will be dearly missed by her six grandchildren: Jackson and John; Emily and Beatrice; and Julian and Gabriel. She was also cherished by her nephews, cousins, and extended family, all of whom knew her as a unifying force that strengthened family bonds. Cathy enjoyed an exceptional career as an educator, beginning as a high school teacher at Riverdale Collegiate Institute in Toronto, and later at Cameron Heights Collegiate in Kitchener. After taking time away to raise her three boys, Cathy returned to teaching in 1987, this time in the primary system of the Waterloo District School Board, where she taught at Hillside Public School (formerly A.R. Kaufman), Mary Johnston, and Rockway Public schools. She will be fondly remembered by colleagues and the many students she impacted throughout her career. Please visit Erb & Good Family Funeral Home's website at www.erbgood.com or call 519-745-8445 for visitation and funeral details.