Saturday, March 11, 2023
I was very saddened to see this today. My deepest condolences to Cathy's family and friends.
I met Cathy in the mid 80's as part of the first northern student intakes in the ACCESS program for technologies. Although Cathy was there for the Nursing and BA programs, she was also a great resource and a big part of our intake. Those great folks at ACCESS were the difference in many succeeding at RRCC. Her door was always open to us, for guidance, for support and for more than once "talking folks off the cliff of quitting ". I did get the odd chance while still in Winnipeg to drop in and say hi.....and I always enjoyed that chance to gab.
It is fitting in your tribute to Cathy that you mention encouraging and uplifting thousands of students. I was one and although she may have never known it, it was just the little nod or smile that made a huge difference not only in my college experience but also in how I have conducted myself in my personal and professional career. She made a difference and I am a better person for knowing her. Thank-you Cathy.
