I first met Cathy at the train station in Montpelier. She was waiting for me and my son arriving on the train from NYC. It was windy and snowy. I carried Amos as we looked out for this new person in the near dark. "Just like Dr. Zhivago!"
Cathy later said to my brother Geoffrey. Cathy's voice was rich and and warm and I quickly felt grateful to have her close by as we drove off.
We stayed with Cathy, Ethan, Julia and my brother for 2 months or more until we moved to Burlington. Cathy shared her kitchen and home easily with me. I borrowed her sweaters and Amos was welcomed by her children. We had many good times together, including when Cathy put a metal fire pole through the living room floor to the basement playroom. That was a "no brainer" idea to Cathy.
Cathy had a kind and smart matter-of-factness about her which I cherished and which carried the show. Her generosity to others was vast. I'm very thankful to have known her over a long time. I'll remember her insights, energy and courage and will always hold memories of her near and dear.
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You will forever be missed and loved. Thank you for being a huge part of my life. Heaven gained a beautiful soul. ❤
In response to "What act of kindness did you witness from Cathy?"
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So sad to hear of Cathy’s passing. She always had a smile to remember.
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This is heartbreaking. Cathy and I were best friends all through grade school, middle and high school, beginning in first grade. Soooo many memories… riding bikes, going to church, fishing, dances, Blue Birds. I could go on and on. I’m so thankful she came to our last class reunion and we were able to be together with our other two school friends. My love to her family.
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Ethan, Julia and families we are truly saddened to learn of Cathy's passing and want you to know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. After Cathy left to build a new home closer to family last fall, we spoke often of how much we really appreciated having her as our neighbor on Crystal Lake over the past seven years. As this year's warm weather approaches, we were thinking about how we were going to miss her, T-bone and Sundance this summer. Our hearts are sad at the news but we are reflecting on what a wonderful neighbor and friend she was to us, how she inspired us with her love of family, her many talents, and the incredible drive and energy she put into everything she did. Please accept our sincere condolences on your loss and our love , Tom & Estelle.
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My heart goes out the the family. Julia is an old, dear and very special friend to me.
I will say that to me, Cathy was one of those people that lit up a room. She was always smiling and she gave off this very natural, calm and cool vibe. She always very welcoming. She was a true light!
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Dear Julia and Ethan, So sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Take good care of each other and know that Cathy will be loved and missed by many of us!
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