NIEDJALSKI, Catherine (nee Hercus) passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 1, 2018, beside her beloved husband of 45 years, Larry (Spud). Cathie (Grammy) recounted happy memories, surrounded by her loving family, throughout her last days under the care of the ever-so-kind and thoughtful doctors and nurses at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria. Cathie was an elementary school teacher at Richmond, McKenzie, Quadra, Rockheights and Torquay, with a passion for teaching kids to read and building their confidence. One of her favourite learning opportunities was 100 Mistakes, where students would tally up Mrs. Niedjalski's mistakes to 100 and then Spud would deliver ice cream cones, demonstrating that everyone makes mistakes and they should be celebrated. Bingo was another popular classroom treat, with many themes such as Canada, Halloween and Christmas. Grammy travelled a lot with her family, watching her sons and grandkids cannonball into pools, enjoying takeout dinners in pajamas and playing games like Feed the Kitty and Put and Take. Grammy was a huge supporter of her family, being a dedicated sports fan, scorekeeper and audience member, and had a well-stocked craft room that she enjoyed with her grandchildren. At Cathie's request, no service will be held. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in memory of Cathie to the Victoria Hospitals Foundation.
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I'm very sorry for your loss. I was one of her students at Torquay Elementary in her grade 1 class. She was an amazing lady and helped me each year she could. She will be greatly missed xo my heart is with yours
Angelica Perri
August 21, 2018
Dear Larry, Luke, Mark and families, Our sincere condolences on the loss of your lovely wife and mother. Lynn and Betty Deyaeger.
August 16, 2018
Hi Larry, So very very sorry to hear of Cathy's passing! What a shock to you and all the family. My heart goes out to you all! Sincerely, Pat & Henry
Patricia Foley
August 15, 2018
Hi Larry! We were so sorry to hear of Cathys passing. We remember sitting together sharing stories from her teaching days. Our prayers are with you.
Jim and Joan Pogson
Coworker
August 14, 2018
Dear Larry,Luke,Mark & families,
Sharing in your sadness & remembering Cathie with special & fond memories, a cherished friend. May you find comfort within each other. God Bless, Ruth Jones
August 13, 2018
Please accept my deepest condolences for a sincere and kind person that we all will miss. God bless, the Huitika family.
Thomas Huitika
August 13, 2018
Dear Larry, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Sincerely Helen(Knight) and Norm Cottingham
August 13, 2018
Very sorry to hear the news. Sincerely, Ron Dibb.
August 12, 2018
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