Catherine DEAN Obituary

To Cathy´s family - this is such a sad and unexpected loss for you all. May God bless and comfort you.
My association with Cathy was as a parent and colleague during my time as school librarian. She was a fabulous teacher and grounded the kids thoroughly in literacy and numeracy. She was adored by the son she taught, and was his favourite teacher ever.
I bumped into Cathy about three weeks before her death and we had such a good laugh about school and the current crazy world.
She always had a ready laugh and kind word to say especially in trying times. I loved her optimism and candid observation.
If I had known I would have attended her funeral.
May you all find comfort in your memories of this lovely woman - wife, mother, Nana, sister, Aunty, cousin, mother-in-law and friend.
Ruth Grey

I just heard of Cathy´s passing. She was a fabulous colleague, always up for a chat, receptive to learning new digital information, and always stood up for me as a `learning how things go new teacher.´ To Cathy´s family especially new granddaughter, may your memories be as sweet as the often pink shoes and matching cardigan your mother adorned.

Heartbroken to hear this news. Cathy Dean was the most impactful teacher I ever had and will always be remembered fondly by myself and my family. Sending a large amount of love to her family

Deepest sympathy Kevin and family. Have just heard about Cathy's passing .She was a great friend and flatmate . Many a laugh was had.
John & Diane Arthur

Dear Kevin and family, We were saddened to learn of the passing Cath. We have lovely memories of our time teaching at Amuri all those years ago.Rest in Peace .

My deepest condolences to Kevin and family. I have just heard about Catherine's death and I'm very sad. Catherine and I were very good friends through our teacher's college days and I enjoyed catching up with her when I was in Christchurch. May she rest in peace.

Dear Kevin, Joanne, Michelle, Philippa and extended family.
Sending love and sympathy to you all.

Cathy and I spent many Saturday mornings at QE2 stadium helping at the shot put event. I loved being there with Cathy, she was such fun, gosh we had some laughs together it was the highlight of my day. My deepest sympathy to you all, at this very sad time. Debbie-Lee and Edward and Lucy Barrett.

My prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time. Catherine touched the lives of many children as an inspiring teacher.

Our deepest sympathy to Kevin and family. Catherine and I were school friends and I have wonderful memories of catching up as adults when time and distance allowed. We shared many wonderful laughs over the years, particularly as we both became teachers. Rest in Peace my friend.
Helen (nee Kirk) and Michael Dyson (Vic Australia)

Dear Kevin, Joanne, Michelle, Philippa and family,
Words can´t fully express our feelings at the loss you have suffered. I remember so many happy times spent with Catherine when we were growing up and all the good extended family times together over the years since. Please know we are thinking of you all. Our prayers and thoughts are with you, Alix & Bill and family

Kevin, Joanne, Michelle, Philippa & families

So sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Cathy. She was a lovely lady who always showed an interest in people.

Her involvement with the University of Canterbury Children's Athletics Club helped establish it as a great club for children to belong. She warmly welcomed our family when we joined and was most helpful. Cathy was a great manager on the Canterbury 12 & 13 year old interprovincial team, and we had some great trips away with those teams.

Kind regards
Michael Dix

Sending lots of love to you all at this difficult time. Louise ( Kelleher) & John Mann xx

Dear Kevin, Joanne, Michelle, Philippa and extended family. Our sincerest sympathies for your loss. Catherine will always be remembered by us for her genuine warmth and smile. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Regards Phil & Bev Trengrove (Sydney) .

To Kevin, Joanne, Michelle, Philippa and families,

It is with great sadness to hear of Cathy´s passing.

We will never forget her enthusiastic involvement with the Canterbury University Junior Athletics Club.

We fondly remember her at the Saturday morning QE II athletics´ meetings where the club was responsible for the long jump pit and discus circle.
Cathy kept everyone on task with a smile, especially the men who were raking the pit and attempting to discuss the rugby simultaneously.

Our love and thoughts to you all.
Mike, Pauline, Michelle, Corrine, and Nicole Godber.

To Kevin, Joanne, Michelle, Philippa and the wider whanau, what a terrible shock for you all. Sending you love, support and our sincere condolences - wish we could be there to bid farewell to Catherine,
Love from Steph, Richard, Sofia and Beatrice Zajkowski (Auckland)

We are deeply saddened by your sudden, great loss. Our tender compassion. As Cathy is "gathered unto God", may loving strength for this hardest of journeys for her beloved family be abundant.
Heart and prayer love
John and Diana Turner
Culverden