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1998
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2021
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Katie McELWEENIE Obituary
It is with overwhelming sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our sweet angel Katie. Katherine 'Katie' Sheila McElweenie passed away on Monday, May 10th, 2021 at Cambridge Memorial Hospital after a long, hard fought battle with mental health. Katie was born September 27th, 1998 to her loving parents Martha and Steve McElweenie in Cambridge. Katie will be missed greatly by her adoring brothers Colin and Robbie. Devoted granddaughter to Sandra and Pat McElweenie, Andrew Glenny and wife Susan Close. We are comforted and are certain her grandmother Sheila Glenny and great grandmother 'Nanny' Margaret Winters welcomed her into the gates of heaven and into the arms of God.
Katie is forever loved by her family, and friends. She is survived by uncle Bob and aunt Lucinda Glenny, uncles Andy Glenny and Jason McElweenie and aunt Beth Glenny. Loving cousin to Cassy, Lauren and Drew.
Words alone cannot capture the essence of Katie and the impact that she had on our lives and those who knew her. She was always more concerned about the wellbeing of those around her than herself. Katie had the most beautiful warm smile that could light up your soul. She had extraordinary compassion and even with the briefest encounter you would remember her for life. The world needs more people like Katie.
Loving, sweet, friendly, intelligent, polite, hardworking, fiercely dedicated, exceptional person, who loved music, art, traveling, nature and animals - especially her cat "Scooby". She was an extraordinary artist who was humbled by her talent. She had a great sense of humour and profound sense of social justice. Katie knew right from wrong.
In her young years, Katie was a bubbly, happy and somewhat shy little girl. As she made her way through elementary and middle school Katie was always engaged in her school activities, dedicated to her studies, family, sports and time with friends. She received the Sr. class Citizenship Award her final year of middle school. In high school she continued to excel in her classes, school activities and winning many more awards along the way. She played high school field hockey and was involved in several activities including student counsel, art, science and business clubs. Katie graduated with honours and chose the Biomedical Sciences Program at the University of Guelph. Katie was in her final year of her program and dreamed of moving on and becoming a doctor, so that she could care for others.
Katie has a broad and diverse group of friends and they all know how much she loved them. Her warmth and gracious nature welcomed all as she was always so compassionate to their needs. Katie knew she was loved and was enormously grateful for the love she received from her family and friends. Katie's loss will forever leave an emptiness in our hearts that will never be filled. We find solace knowing Katie is looking down on us all from heaven and with the love and support of our family, friends, and God, the light will shine through this darkness.
We love you millions Katie, and wish you sweet angel dreams in your new home.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Katie McElweenie Memorial Fund GoFundMe page with all proceeds going to Canadian Mental Health Association https://gofund.me/3a43d29b or the Kids Help Phone https://kidshelpphone.ca/
If you have a photo, video, story or memory of Katie that you would like to share with her family please email [email protected]
Our families hope is through this tragedy, families will be having discussions with their kids, parents, grandparents, friends and loved ones about mental health.
Private Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Coutts Funeral Home. A livestream Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Please visit Katie's In Memoriam page at: www.CouttsFuneralHome.com and click 'Join Livestream' at service time to view.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at: www.CouttsFuneralHome.com for the McElweenie family.
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Sheri Urquhart
May 24, 2021
I would love to be able to email this certificate to her parents / family. If you are a loved one and would like this sent to you, please let me know.
Sheri Urquhart
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Sheri Urquhart
May 22, 2021
I only knew Katie for a brief period of time, and I consider myself very fortunate to be one of the lives she touched with her radiance and grace. She said to me " I think we have a lot in common" . After reading what her life was like prior to us meeting, and the words so eloquently written described so accurately this beautiful soul I had met, I take her words with the highest praise and I will keep my chin up and keep looking for the good of tomorrow. There is a reason why we met, why I was then when you left in bright spirits, but come back pained and hurting. It is truly hard for many to understand that kind of pain. The pain that only one so empathetic, and feeling, and compassionate can feel. I wish more than anything that we could sit and catch up. I've really been looking forward to a coffee date and chatting about the book she suggested I read. My heart breaks for everyone whom loved Katie so dearly. My heart is broken on a plateau I've not experienced before, and I knew her for two weeks. My deepest and most heart felt sympathies for those devastated by this tragic loss. I love how much she adored her grandparents and parents and siblings. I love the story about her grandparents putting their lawn chairs out and holding up signs for her. I'd look out my window at those 2 yellow chairs daily and they always made me smile. Katie and I had great fun one day, trying to get my families attention from the terrace. Jumping and yelling. My 2 young daughters thought it was so great. They were waving back and yelling back at us even though we couldn't hear a thing they said. We all had smiles that evening. So did my family. The next time my husband arrived in the parking lot, she was so excited! She was the first one to spot him. It may seem very small and trivial to some, but she was always able to make the most out of any situation, even if that is watching cars go in and out of the parking lot (so many people have gate issues, it is slightly entertaining). The smile Katie had was one that could shatter the darkest of days. One of those magical smiles, that added a little sparkle in her eyes when she was happy. Just radiant. I take solace is knowing that Katie is no longer in pain. She can breath deeply and feel all the peace and calm she has been seeking so desperately. I will continue to try and discover why our paths aligned. I know now more than ever, I need to really take care of myself, ask for the help, notice the signs, and take my own mental health much more seriously even when it is the hardest. I will shine brighter for tomorrow and accept that rainy days will come and go. I will continue to live and remind myself to see the beauty in everyday.
Rest peacefully Katie girl. I'll watch for you in the beauty of this wonderous world around us.
Carol Rankie
May 22, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Katie was loved by all who knew her. I taught her at GCI and will never forget her smiling face and beautiful nature. May she Rest In Peace.
Carol Rankie
May 22, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Katie was loved by all who knew her. I taught her at GCI and will never forget her smiling face and beautiful nature. May she Rest In Peace.
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