CATHERINE "Katy" O'GRADY

Acabo de conocer el fallecimiento de Katy, que me ha afectado sinceramente. La conocí en 1989 en Notre Dame College, donde impartí un curso de cultura española. Me pareció una persona empática y profundamente humana. A partir de ahí desarrollamos una amistad a distancia durante varios años (vivo en España). Conservo todas sus cartas porque Katy formaba parte del minoritario grupo de personas que dejan huella en los demás. Envidio a todos los familiares y amigos que pudisteis compartir...

It's been almost daily at the gym when I think about you and our swims in the pool! Your smile will always be remembered. Just today I spoke to Dillon and we shared thoughtfully about your strength, courage, and happy way of living life! And Gizmo is still keeping Dillon full of love!

Katy is to be admired for her love of life, strength, humor, kindness, and compassion. I met her at the gym and followed her incredible fight without a wimper. Dillon is a fortunate young man and we will all make sure he follows the lead of his wonderful mom. Terribly missed Katy but never forgotten!

mi seniorta, with your sweet nature and full of life soul i will miss every thing about you, you one of kind Angel i met in my life, as you always told physical pain might defeat me but will never have my soul, see you soon in another LA Vida, te AMO para simpare mi Irish princesa

The kindest person I ever met, Katy was someone who fought to live her life to the fullest every week. She never complained about her health problems, even to doctors, nurses, health workers or associates.

To the family, you have my deepest sympathy. May God give you the needed strength to endure, during this difficult time.

ANF - OH

RIP my sweet sister - always in my thoughts - forever loved.
Mary

Katy was such a nice and pleasant friend, and our hearts go out to the family, especially Dillon. We will miss her.