It is with great sadness Cathy’s family and friends announce her peaceful passing at the Exeter Villa on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at the age of 69. Cathy is predeceased by her parents Harold (1994) and Mary (Hannigan) (2013) Holtzmann, and her brother Steve Holtzmann (2011). Survived by her cousins who loved her dearly and will miss her, but also cherish her memory. Cathy will be lovingly remembered by the Dougherty family and her friends Kathy Hayter, Sheryl Feagan, Marj Green, and Lynne Farquhar. Cathy’s family and friends would like to extend a warm thank you to the staff at the Exeter Villa for their care, compassion and support over the past 10 years.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street South, EXETER on Tuesday, February 20th from 11 – 12, where Cathy’s memorial service will be held at 12 noon. Cremation with interment, Exeter Cemetery.
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Donations to Alzheimer Society Huron Perth, Jessica’s House or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Melonie Miller
Lynn, Marj, Kathy & Cheryl
Our thoughts and prayers are with you girls & Cathy’s family.
Your love from start to finish for your friend shows what kind of people you are.. 💕💕💕
Hold tight to those special memories.
Barry & Melonie
Doris Wragg
I was so saddened to hear of Cathy’s passing. I remember her as being so much fun and a great friend in high school. My thoughts and prayers are with all that remained close to her . Rest in peace Cathy
Sue Vaclavek
I knew Cathy from working at Western and have such fond memories of her. She was such a bright light. I am very sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Cathy.
Judy Walker
My cousin Cathy was an incredibly special person. I remember visiting with her, Steve, Aunt Mary & Uncle Hal at every opportunity when my family visited with my Grandma Hannigan. She used to visit me in Toronto and we would go out to dinner and take in a play. We had great talks and lots of laughs. Rest in peace Cathy – we will always miss you.
A special thanks to her friends who took care of her and all the staff at the Villa.
Don & Joan Heywood
To Cathy’s Dear Friends:
Sorry for your loss. I had the great privilege of babysitting Cathy for years she was a kind soul. She had very caring family. She has left this world way too soon. Please RIP. Hugs Don & Joan
Sandra howard
Cousin Cathy, you are loved and will be missed. We had great times in Exeter and our
home with the family.
Peace and love,
Sandy and Rick
Jim and Helen Hearn
Our sincere sympathy to Kathy, Sheryl, Marg, Lynne and all Cathy’s loved ones. What a beautiful picture of Cathy. I like to remember her from those happier times.
Jim and Helen
Kathy (McDonald) McVittie
I grew up across the street from Cathy . We were childhood friends . It saddens me to hear of her passing .
Frances Bidewell
My condolences to all who knew and loved Cathy, and heartfelt thanks to her faithful friends who stepped in to help when she needed them. Thanks also to the staff of Exeter Villa.
I met Cathy when she moved to Winnipeg. She was a good friend to me and I’ll always cherish my memories of her.
Katherine Ens
Cathy touched a lot of people with her outgoing personality, sparkling smile and contagious laughter which were uniquely hers in high school.
Deepest Sympathy to Cathy’s family and friends.
Alda Reis
It was with great sadness when I heard of Cathy’s passing. To Cathy’s family and friends, please accept my deepest condolences.
Cathy and I became friends while working at Western University. We went on a trip to Portugal and had the most wonderful time. Cathy also joined our family on a vacation to PEI. We will hold on to these wonderful memories of Cathy.
Rest in peace my friend.
Alda Reis
Anne Baynham
My sincere condolences to the Dougherty family. Cathy will be missed!
Sincerely, Anne Baynham
Jacqui & Charlie Regier
To all of Cathy’s Special Friends and Family, we are sorry for your loss, have lots of fond memories of Cathy and her love of ‘ star gazing’…you girls where there and supported her when she needed you… she is gone to soon…With Sympathy Jacqui & Charlie Regier and the Coughlin Family
Anne Baynham
My condolences to Cathy’s cousins, her friends Cathy, Lynn, Marj and Cheryl for your kindness and care you provided her over the years, So sorry for your loss!
Sincerely, Anne Baynham, Oshawa
Shari Robinson
Sending my deepest sympathy to all those who loved and cared for Cathy.
Linda & John Wuerth
So sorry to hear about Cathy. My sympathy goes out to her dear friends that have been by her side so many years. You have been so devoted to her while in the Villa and taking her on little outings. I am sure she appreciated your kindness though she couldn’t aways show it. You have our deepest sympathy
Craig Fellner
I had the great pleasure of working with Cathy in my time at Western. She was the smiling face of the parking office. Thinking of her family and friends at this time.
Yvonne/Jim Barnetson
So sorry to hear of Cathy’s passing!
R.I.P. Cathy!
Yvonne (Fisher) Barnetson
Chris Moore
In this moment where there are few words… we would like to send Cathy’s family and her lifelong friends comfort in the midst of sorrow. We were saddened to hear of her passing.
Thoughts,
Chris (Parsons) & Peter Moore
George and Sue(Insley) Wilson
Cathy’s friends and family, we are saddened to hear of Cathy’s passing. Cathy was a gentle, kind woman. She was brave during her illness. Cherish your precious memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Exeter Villa
The residents and staff of Exeter Villa, join our hearts in an expression of sympathy and condolence to you and your family at this time of sorrow. May the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Mark Heimrich
To Cathy’s Holtzmann cousins, the Dougherty’s, and all her family and dear friends;
Our sincere condolences in your loss of Cathy. May she rest in peace.
Mark & Julie Heimrich
Patti McDonald
Cathy was one of the world’s beautiful people . She was my Dear Cousin , but was like a sister to me. That she missed so much life with her illness is heartbreaking. I have wonderful memories of her along with her Dear parents and brother. I will remember her with loving thoughts. Her soft, and gentle laugh with always be with me. Love you Cath. Patti
Teresa Hendriks
Dear Cathy’s friends and family.
I am thankful for the time I was able to spend with Cathy over most of the last 10 years.
RIP Cathy
Teresa Hendriks
Kathy Coolman
Sorry to hear of Cathy’s passing.
My deepest condolences to Cathy’s friends and family.
Gary and Linda Hayter
Kathy,Sheryl.Marg and Lynn Please accept our heartfelt feelings, of the passing of a great friend Cathy. You girl’s have been a great support to Cathy while she has been in the Exeter Villa.
Richard and Wendy Jennison
Our thoughts and prayers are with Cathy’s good friends and family at this tough time in their lives. Your standing proudly by Cathy’s side makes you remarkable and special. Hold tight to those special memories.
Barb Dow
Thinking of her friends that gave her the best life possible you will miss her but she will be happy
Wanda Reynolds
To Cathy’s Friends & Family
My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
Wanda Reynolds
Debbie Crown
So sad. To friends and family, my condolences. I will always remember the Cathy we knew and always enjoyed being around.
RON AND GLENDA LINDENFIELD
To Cathy’s Friends & Family
We went to school with Cathy, such a beautiful soul, so sad and to young, Our Sincere Condolences
Ron and Glenda Lindenfield
Dave Frayne
So sorry to learn of Cathy’s passing.
Have many good memories of her skiing, boating and enjoying life.
My condolences to all of her family and friends
John Hannigan and Janice Kostash
Cathy was one of my first cousins on the Hannigan side. I have wonderful childhood memories of the times the extended family would gather in Exeter at our Grandma Hannigan’s. Cathy would always be there, and as we were relatively close in age we spent a fair bit of time together. She was fun-loving and friendly, a favourite among the cousins. Those were good years, ones that I think were important for Cathy. In later life, she bore her illness and circumstances with courage. My wife Janice got to know Cathy in those later years and greatly admired her. Now may you rest in peace, Cathy.
My thanks to all of her friends in the Exeter area who cared for her and visited her at Exeter Villa in those difficult final years.
Gerard Charrette
Very sad to see another classmate leave us. I have good memories of Cathy. My sincere condolences.
Nancy-Rae and Bob Lovie
To Cathy’s friends and family..Our deepest condolences to you all at this time..Cathy and I were high school pals and worked together for awhile in Hensall..Will always remember her smile …she was a very special lady….