Kathleen Gillian CUSHMAN

Hi Trudy,
> >
> > Thanks so much for your yarn and needle donation for the Ottawa
> > Knitting Guild.
> > I picked it up yesterday and sorted through it today. All that
> > acrylic yarn is perfect for knitting for children and for the
> > homeless. I will pass some of the smaller bits to a group in the
> > west of Ottawa who knit for other groups, including pic line covers
> > for cancer patients and Twiddle Muffs for Altzheimers residents in
> > nursing homes. I...

I am so sorry for your loss. Kathy was such an incredible person. Working with her on the "Alta Vista" team at VON
are some of my fondest memories. The socializing at either your home or Kathy and Marco's, playing Pictionary and laughing
until our sides hurt, that is how I like to remember Kathy. I will definitely attend her" celebration of life" and if possible, Jim will as well.
My prayers are with you and your family.
God bess,
Fran Millen

Hello Janet - my wife, Frances, and I were saddened by the news of the passing of your sister, my cousin, Kathy. To lose somebody who has been a part of your life will always be very sad. Of course it is almost a blessing as you have said, as it was when I lost both my parents within a month of each other and more recently Gladys. To witness a loved one whose quality of life has gone is distressing to say the least. So happy that the three of you shared some time together so recently which...

Thank you so much for bringing some of Kathy's wonderful fabrics to VQC yesterday.

As I was folding and going through her fabric, I shed a few tears as it really brought back great memories of her laughs, great conversations and the awesome seamstress/quilter she was.

I truly miss her and she will remain in our hearts at the Orleans group forever!

This is a transcript of Kathy's daughter Gillian's brief talk at the Celebration of Life on 29 October 2017.
" I was not going to say anything today but their are so many peoples lives that my Mom touched and I wanted to share my own personal experience.
When I was 18, I was very ill for many months. My mom was my advocate, my rock, and my voice when I couldn't speak for myself. Without going into detail my mom pushed for a medical test that the medical professionals were reluctant to...