Dear MIke, I am so sorry I can no longer attend the Celebration of Life service for Caitlin. I've come down with COVID and will still be consiered contagious on Saturday. All my best to you and the family.
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It was such a pleasure and privilege to count Caitlin as one of my friends, in addition to a respected colleague. We hit it off right away when I started at CMMI over 5 years ago; I found her to be a kindred spirit in quirkiness and passion for improving public health. She contributed so much to my life and met both of my sons.
I will always cherish the fish head hat that she made for the birth of my oldest son! He will always remember playing on the playground with her, especially when she helped him safely slide down the firepole.
Caitlin was so generous with her time and expertise and was a mentor and friend to many. Her loss is felt deeply, but her spirit lives on in me and in many others. I'm so sorry that she left this world far too soon.
-Emily Jones
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I was sadden when I heard the news of Caitlin's passing. My condolences to her family. I have fond members of her kind spirit and knitting enthusiasm.
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I mostly knew Caitlin through church and as a creative/artistic person. She took one mosaic class from me, then went home and transformed her entire bathroom in mosaics, with an undersea theme. I had never seen anyone go so far with such a simple introduction.
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I had the privilege of teaching English and creative writing with Caitlin for several years and loved so many things about her: her expansive knowledge and inspiring passion for literature, her inventive approach to teaching, her witty and generous spirit as a colleague and friend, and the compassionate and thoughtful ways she approached her students. She was a gentle, joyful and comforting guide to them, as well as a caring and considerate friend to her peers. She and I shared a mutual love of certain books we taught, and I still have a gift she gave me -- two rocks that she had painted and transformed into rabbits, characters from a book we both admired. I was amazed not only by her creative wizardry, but also by the remarkable kindness of her gesture. She was such a loving, giving person whose brilliance and talent were so wide ranging. I greatly respect the fact that she could use her gifts not only to educate young people, but also to improve the health and well-being of so many women and children. I am grateful to have been her colleague and friend and am profoundly sorry for her loss. I send my heartfelt condolences and prayers for healing to her family and many loves ones.
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I was lucky to teach middle school English with Caitlin for ten years, to witness her incredible ability to identify problems and come up with innovative solutions, her care for her family, her students, people in need. She was determined to improve life for everyone, and she continued to do that with her research into women’s health in her subsequent work life. I have many memories, but one of my favorites is her pulling the car over in Baltimore and handing a new pair of socks to an unhoused person. For me, this small gesture epitomized Caitlin—her willingness to shift directions when someone needed her, to pause my introduction to Baltimore to provide comfort and maybe good health to someone whose life was precarious. She helped so many people in bigger ways, but her awareness of the needs of others and her unselfish generosity were apparent in everything she did, and it’s why her spirit will live on in all of us who knew and were inspired by her. I’m grateful she was my colleague for a few years and very grateful for her friendship over many years. She was wise, honest, accepting, and generous, and I loved her for those things.
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I am very sorry for such a loss to the world.
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I knew of Caitlin as a contractor before coming to CMMI, the general word was "Caitlin was really smart and read everything". She was all of that to a level I've never seen before and was one of the most passionate people I've ever met. She was the soul of maternal health at CMMI and inspired our team. I still think about our many conversations as we were forming TMaH and her words to do something really innovative and dynamic, do something new. Her legacy through her work and interests lives on.
My heart goes out to her family and close friends. Caitlin had a mammoth heart and I miss her.
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Caitlin, I shall so miss my Halloween buddy. It was such a Balmer pleasure, hon, to chat across the fence while stoop sittin' and handing out treats. I especially loved how you engaged and admired each child, and enthused, as I did, with the participating teenagers (rather than treating them as too old!)
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My Dear Dr. Caitlin, my rescue team and my dear friend for nearly 40 years . . . ever in my heart. My dear ones — Her love for you abides always, and we will walk this path into the light together. See you soon. -c2
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I met Caitlin when we both served on the Stewardship Committee years ago at First Unitarian Church. She was lit softly from within; she was a good listener, and when she shared her views I found myself always wanting to agree with her. We met in person in the church's cluttered volunteer office, all gathered around a large table. Caitlin would knit as we talked. Once, as we were concluding our meeting, Caitlin announced she had finished the hat she was making and asked if anyone wanted it. I asked her how much she wanted for it and she said "nothing". I was astonished that anyone would so casually give away something so beautiful. But that was Caitlin; I left with a new winter hat. I have a feeling there are many people in many places who have Caitlin Creations delivered in much the same way. Peace, all....
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I met Caitlin in 2017 when we designed the MOM Model (originally, BuMP). Her, along with the team OG, made me feel incredibly welcomed on the team. When I struggled personally, she leaned in. When we both struggled, we leaned in to one another for support. I loved her passion which I saw on both MOM and InCK. If she disagreed with someone it was with the utmost respect, and also passionate in her response and most commonly with a big smile on her face and some laughter. She was a fierce advocate for those who we were fighting for to make healthcare integrated and coordinated and equitable for those most vulnerable and without a voice in the system. I love Caitlin so much. I’ve been carrying her laugh with me since I met her and heard the news. It’s comforted me and like we say in Judaism, may her memory be a blessing. I will love you always, Caitlin.
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We love this family so much and will miss Caitlin terribly. We are devastated
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