SKELTON, Cathy (Cookie) It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Cathy, 74, at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket, on January 2nd, 2018. Loving mother of Lisa Gallant & Chad (Ashley). Proud Nana to Haley, Brooke, Cameron, Lily and Maddie. Sister to Dorothy Henning, Harold Laycock and Lorna McCracken. Pre-deceased by parents Russ and Pearl Laycock, sister Betty Hayward and brothers Max, Martin, Bill and Ted.
Employed 38 years at GE/Black & Decker and 11 years at Johnson Controls. Recent employee of Casino Rama and devoted volunteer for Canadian Cancer Society and Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions.
She enjoyed playing cards, dancing, cooking and travelling near and far with family and closest girlfriends. Cathy also took great joy in participating in the lives of her grandchildren, whether it was trips to the zoo, taking them to lessons or work, she loved spending every minute she could with them. Cathy's overwhelming,
Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, January 7th from 1pm to 4pm at the Ivy Orange Hall, 5099 20th Sideroad of Essa Township. A private family interment will be held in the spring. Messages of condolence may be forwarded to the family throughpeacefultransition.ca In lieu of flowers donations to the RVH and Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions would be greatly appreciated by the family.
John Robson
Posted on: Thursday, January 4, 2018My condolences to Cathy’s family. I was a co-worker of Cathy’s at JCI/Setex in Shelburne and Cathy was a wonderful person and I feel I am a better person having known her. May she rest in peace.
Mike Henning & Karen
Posted on: Thursday, January 4, 2018Sorry to hear of Cookies sudden passing, condolences to all.
Mike is in northern Manitoba, and is sorry he is unable too be there with family.
Karen & Mike
Joy Appleyard
Posted on: Thursday, January 4, 2018I am so saddened to hear of Cathy’s passing. She was a wonderful woman with whom I had the pleasure of working with at Setex. She made my day on a regular basis and I am proud to have known her and been a part of her life. My condolences to her family. I am sure you know how proud she was of all your accomplishments. This world was a better place for having Cathy in it and she will be sorely missed. Another angel gained it wings. No doubt about that.
Sincerely with deepest condolences and fondest of memories.
Joy Appleyard
Tracey Rachel William & Tom
Posted on: Thursday, January 4, 2018As I reflect back on Cathy it is with total sadness and shock to know of her passing this week.
She was an incredible lady who touched everyone in her path in a special way. Her humour and candidness was always appreciated and I am so blessed to have had many fond memories shared with her.
My thoughts & prayers go out to all who knew her and the family and Grandchildren she leaves behind.
I hope in the days ahead he times you shared will help you all through this difficult time leaving you all with wonderful moments to cherish forever.
Love you Cathy you were one of a kind so thankful to have shared in your journey…??❤️
Alicyia Zanchin
Posted on: Friday, January 5, 2018My thoughts and prayers go out to Cathy’s family. I only recently had the honour of meeting her through Casino Rama as we worked together and she truly was a beautiful soul. She was so passionate about her family and I loved hearing stories about her grandchildren. It is clear to me that she has left her mark on all those who were blessed to know her. She will be greatly missed.
Kim Wagg
Posted on: Saturday, January 6, 2018I worked with Cathy at Setex & seen her quite a few times at Casino Rama, she was a wonderful person who will always have a special place in my memories. Heaven has gotten another angel. My condolences to family & friends .
Amy Louise Phillips
Posted on: Sunday, January 7, 2018With a tear in my eye and quiver in my heart, I can’t express how deeply I am mourning Cathys passing, inclusive with my loving thoughts and sincere sorrow that I carry for her loving family. We have our memories. You’ll never be forgotten Cathy!
XOXO Amy
Wendy Rose
Posted on: Sunday, January 7, 2018Cathy was one of my favorite people. She loved her kids and grand children so much, I am so sorry for your loss. She was amazing and I will miss her so much.
Joanne Oblin
Posted on: Monday, January 8, 2018Cathy joined our agency in March 2015 as a Volunteer Driver. Cathy was a very kind, compassionate driver and connected well with the children she transported. She was always willing to help out others. Cathy was an amazing volunteer who will be greatly missed.