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Catherine Mary Toplass
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Catherine Toplass Obituary
TOPLASS _ Catherine Mary (nee Webb) passed away peacefully at St. Paul's Hospital on June 23rd, 2006 at the age of 71 years. She was surrounded by her loving family, husband of 53 years, Derick, her 3 children, Susan (Ross), David (Janice), Stephen (Marlene), as well as her 8 grandchildren, Shaun, Laura, Elise, Douglas, Aimee, Danielle, Nicholas, and Kristen. She also leaves behind Jacob (great-grandchild), extended family members Amber and Tayler, and her beloved pets Smokie and Teaka. A celebration of Cathy's life will be held on Friday, June 30th, 2006 at 2:00 pm, Victory Memorial Park, 14831 - 28th Avenue, Surrey, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the SPCA. She will be forever missed and in our hearts always. xxoo Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre www.victorymemorialpark.com 604-536-6522
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Susy TOPLASS
July 25, 2006
Dear Mom,
I miss you so much and my heart aches for your voice telling everything is going to be alright. I believe you helped Nick when he fell 4 stories to the ground you must have cushioned his fall. Please stay by his side until he is able to stand and walk on his own. At first I was worried I couldnt sense you surrounding me with your love but now I know you never left my side and that you are my son's guardian angel. I hope you are free from pain and your heaven is a beautiful place... Peace to you mom, with love...your daughter Susan
Elise Toplass
July 24, 2006
It has been so hard to deal with the loss of you. I miss you more and more each day. I will think of something that I know you will like, or find funny, and realize that I can't phone you and tell you about it. I know that you are always with all of us, but its hard not being able to hear you from day to day or even see you. I love you so much and it is still hard for me to come to terms with the fact that you are not phisically here. I love you and miss you.
Phil / Nancy Gard
July 19, 2006
We wish you well on your continuing journey. The memories of our friendship with you and Derek beginning when we first met while working at the Arbutis Club will always remain with us. You made the world a brighter place and laughter came so easy to you and for this we thank you. God speed.
Daniel Clifford
July 13, 2006
Hi Cathy
Thank you for all the kindness you showed me on my visits to Canada. You were always happy and welcoming, I will always remember you. Dan
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lutz & lyse haufschild
July 13, 2006
We enjoyed meeting Kathy at the lake, and when we got to know her better we really liked what she stood for and how Kathy dealt with her health issues. We will miss you, Kathy, and the lake will not be quite the same without you.
Kristen Toplass
July 6, 2006
Dear Gramma, Although this has been one of the hardest things i have ever had to deal with, in a way it has been a blessing. You have inspired me to be a better person and for that i will forever be greatful. You are my gaudian angel and you will always be alive in our hearts. I now know that you are in heaven with god and that gives me great comfort. Even though i didnt always show it or tell you i love you. Your passing has shown me more things that i can't even begin to explain. Your service was beautiful and you would be so proud of the courage everyone showed...even Grandpa was strong enough to share some words with all of us. If it wasn't for your loving spirit being with me i would never have been able to say all the things i wanted and needed to say. Your love, kindness, and caring nature will stay with us and help guide us through the hard times we all have to face. Thank you Gramma for showing me the person i am now aspiring to be. I am forever greatful. I love u with all my heart. You will always be my Gramma and even though one day when i have kids they may not have been able to meet you, i will teach them everything you taught me..including not to go down the stairs on their bums:) Your in a better place now.. and you will be there to help guide me to heaven when it comes my time. I love you
Love Always and forever
Kristen
joanne topliff
July 3, 2006
my blessings are sent to all of the broken hearts of the family. all my memories of you aunty cathy ; are wrapped up in a shinny pink box,with a beautiful white bow, tied with a little yellow elaphent on top , and I have stored this away in my heart for-ever forever free love joey
maureen ryan
July 1, 2006
Dear Cathy,I am very sad about your passing as You meant so much to me.It was so hard to see you to-day but you have a lovely family & they did you proud to-day,Love Maureenxoxoxo
Pat&Edna Ryan Ryan
July 1, 2006
Dearest Cathy,we will never forget your smiling face,you will be greatly missed when we go up to our cabin,& you will be in our hearts forever.Love you always,Pat & Ednaxxxxxxxxooooooooooo
Chris Nutley
June 30, 2006
You will be missed, Cathy,very much by all. We had a lot of laughs and good times, say hi to Elsie Tanner and all the Coronation Street gang up there, Love, Pat and Chris
chika nomoto
June 30, 2006
thank you very much cathy.you are my canadian mother.i never foget your kindness and all things.i always love you.
Sandi Topliff
June 29, 2006
Aunty Cathy, It saddens me deeply and hard to believe you are not with us, I remember the love and care you gave me when I needed someone to trust. I cherish every memory of family times spent together.
Your incredible strength and courage will always be an inspiration to me and never forgotten ....My Symathy and thoughts to you
Uncle Derek,Susan,David,Stephen and all your families.
Love Always until we meet again.
Laio Kay
June 29, 2006
My very dear Cathy,
It's Kay again.I keep thinking of you so much.I keep all your e-mails that we shared lots of things,I just read and read,I can hear your voice saying Kay I am proud of you always.Cathy,I have to say thank you for coming into my lives.I am a luck girl to get lots of love from you always.You will be with me always.
Lot of love
Stephen Toplass
June 29, 2006
Mom, we loved you very much,you touched all our hearts and help us get through life. When we needed you, you were always there to help guide us and when that time came for you to leave us the entire family was by your side to help guide you. I will miss you very much and will always think of you each and every day. You're in my heart always. Love you Mom... xxoo
It's not the years in your life that count most, it's the life in your years.
Mandy Webb
June 29, 2006
Although we only met a couple of times it was obvious that you were a fun-loving person with a heart of gold, who loved her family more than anything in the world. The pride you had for all your children, grand children and Derick was a pleasure to see. You made a wonderful life in Canada, one to be envied, and you will be sadly missed by everyone that ever knew you, including us all from Derby.
Rest in peace.
Graham, Mandy, Scott & Sian Webb
xxxx
chika nomoto
June 29, 2006
thanku you my dear cathy.i never foget your kindness.you are my canadiann motehe.inever foget your kaindness.i always loveyou.
chika
chika nomoto
June 29, 2006
thank you dear cathy.i am never foget your kindness.you are my canadian mother.love you chika.
chika nomoto
June 29, 2006
thank you cathy.i never foget your kindness.you are my canadian mother.i always love you.
chika nomoto
June 29, 2006
thank you cathy.you are my canadian mother.i remember your all kindness.inever foget forever. i always love you.
Love Vic Val Samantha &Dominique Gard
June 28, 2006
Not quite sure what we are going to do with out you Cathy, But quite sure your spirit will be arround us always with love.
Thauk you for all the thoughtful christmas preseuts Birthday cards and and fun gatherings.
Now peace and comfort are yours in heaven
Debbie Burke
June 28, 2006
In remembering Cathy, through shared days back at RGI, what comes to mind first were the impromtu window skits out in the store...very British, tongue in cheek ending with howling laughter by Cathy and her co-workers.
And at the end of her workday announcing "My day is done".
To her family, sincere condolences. She will be missed.
Brenda Farrell
June 28, 2006
Why did you have to go?Will miss you forever my cousin,our dear friend.Farewell,love forever,Brenda and Keith Farrell.
Nick Toplass
June 28, 2006
DEAR NANA:
All our hearts are sore and aching right now, but I believe they only hurt because they are growing to make more room for you nana. Once in our heart, always in our heart. You'll Forever be with us, please guide us along our life journeys, be our angel until our time comes to join you.
Elise Toplass
June 28, 2006
I keep thinking of you and your wonderful personality. I mill miss you forever. I love you with all of my heart, Grandma Doggie. :)
Marlene Toplass
June 28, 2006
A brave and courageous battle you gave. Thank you for all the laughs and encouragement over the years....and mainly thank you for Stephen, the love of my life. (You still owe me $1,000,000 for taking him off your hands!) Peace and happiness always...love
Robert E Webb
June 28, 2006
I only had one sister Catherine "Cathy". Now the one I had has gone; but I still have loving memories of our happy childhood.
With deepest Sympathy your loving Brother Robert "Bobby"
Kanae Kinosada
June 28, 2006
Dear Cathy,
It's hard to believe that you passed away.I miss you so much.It is very regrettable not to be able to accomplish the promise of
going to meet you.It is my treasure every day spent with you.I never forget you,and you are alive in my heart forever.
with lots of love
Kanae
Susan TOPLASS
June 28, 2006
To my beloved mom,
I can't imagine my life without you mom, my heart is overwhelmed by great pain and sadness. I will never forget you, my love and memories of you will surround and comfort me for the rest of my days until the time comes and you are by my side to guide me to heaven.
Your loving daughter, Susan....
Janice Toplass
June 27, 2006
Dear Cathy,
Watch over us and keep us safe. The struggle was difficult but you were a fighter. We will miss your silly wit, and the waves goodbye from the window. You will forever be in that window watching us. Your royal wave the last thing we see. I will miss you. Love Janice
Liao Kay
June 27, 2006
It's hard to imagine that she passed away.She was a cheerful and elastic person.I would shared my favorites with her speacial English type as she did them.We talked,watched TV....lots of things we did them together.Thanks a lot,Cathy.I had a super lovely time with you.I love you and I miss you so much.
lots of love always
Kay
Laura Toplass
June 27, 2006
I love you grandma. I feel you are with us all right now and will be forever. Thank you for being a bright light in my life, I will miss you.
Gwen Christensen
June 27, 2006
Although I didn't know you personally Cathy, I know your granddaughter, Elise, and through her I can feel the love that is shared between you and your family. I can also share the pain of losing a loved one because I lost my mom 2 years ago and still, the tears come often. Losing someone who holds such a huge part of our hearts can sometimes feel very lonely, no matter how much love and support you are surrounded with. The space that you filled Cathy, is empty now, but your family and friends' hearts are just that much fuller now because you occupy that space. As I said to Elise, and will also say to your husband, and the rest of your family, you will never stop being missed, but that is a good thing because it means you will always be alive. You will always share in everything they see and do, because you were the start of it all. You were your family's primary relationship and their foundation. So, to the family and friends and everyone you have touched in your life, ride out this tough time and soon you will be able to embrace the happy memories that made your family what it is. Everyone loved you very much Cathy. Elise has made that very clear and I am only an onlooker from the sidelines. To the family - coast with the waves of this experience knowing there will be great highs and lows, but Cathy's love for you, and yours for her will help to get you through it.
Laura Toplass
June 27, 2006
I love you Grandma, you are an inspiration to us all. Thank you for all the wonderful memories. I will miss you.
Kristen Toplass
June 27, 2006
Grandma, I miss you so much. You taught me many things. I love you and you will always hold a special place in my heart! Give a kiss to everyone one in heaven for me. Love Forever and Always
Kristen
Elise Toplass
June 27, 2006
It's hard to imagine that she has passed. She was a loved person. Her sarcastic remarks made me smile. I don't ever remember her being in a bad mood. She would smile all the time. She was the type that would express her opinion to everyone. We all had to know what she thought. I respected her for that, and still do. My grandma was a very smart person, whom I looked upto. The struggles she had to overcome enspire me to be strong. She will never be forgotten. I wish all my love to my family and I send my strength to my grandpa. I love you all, and we will get through this together.
David Toplass
June 27, 2006
Mom, you will be with me always
I love you
Love always
Dave
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