It's been a year and I know you are in a better place now Mon, but just know that you are missed. Love, Janet

Dear Bill and Family, My heartfelt condolences on the loss of your Mom. May warm memories give you comfort. Keeping you in my thoughts, June

Dear Bill, Pat and Jake I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May the memories you have help to ease the pain of this difficult time. Love and Prayers Bill & Cheryl Satnik

Dear Janet, I'm terribly sorry for your loss. I am glad that you were with her in the end and that you will have those memories. All my thoughts and prayers are with you. Laurie

Dear Janet, I am so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. No matter how old we are, our mothers always have a special place in our hearts. May she always be in yours. My deepest condolences to you and your family.

Bill, Pat, and Jake. So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Debbie

Dear Bill, Thank you for telling me re your Mother's passing. I am sorry to hear this and want to express my sympathy to you, Janet and Debra. It is always upsetting when you lose a loved one. We always remember the nice things that mothers have done for us as we grow up, and it hurts to lose them. I hope that she did not suffer long, and as you stated that now she is resting peacefully. Please express my remarks to both Janet and Debra and hope that you are all well and happy with you lives. I still have nice memories regarding the Summer that we spent together. Sincerely Uncle Don

Bill, Pat, and Jake: Very sorry to hear about your loss. I have been thinking of you over these past few days, and wish you all the best at this difficult time. Kindest regards, Jim

Janet and family, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom, please accept my sincere sympathy. I am thinking of you Janet, your memories of her will keep her alive in your heart forever. Patti Shadbolt

Dear Janet I am so sorry for your loss. If your mother was anything like you, she must have been a very special person. In photos she has your warm smile and I can see she raised a happy family. May your shared memories of her comfort you during this difficult time. Maria

Dear Janet, I'm thinking of you during this time while you are grieving for the loss of your mother. I know you cared deeply for your mother and it must be a difficult time for you. I extend my warmest feelings for you. I did not know your mother, but if she raised such a fine and caring daughter such as you Janet, she must have been a very special person. all the best, your co-worker Thom Costea

Bill, Pat, Jake and family, we are thinking of you during this difficult time.

Dear Janet, Debra and Bill: Our family sends its' deepest sympathy and condolences to you at this time with the passing of your Mom. May you all have the good memories of her live in your hearts and God Bless. Respectively, Brad, Martine, Nicole and Serge Bezeau

Just learned the news of your Mom's passing and wanted to send condolences to you and your family Bill in this time of deep sadness and loss. God bless you all.

My condolences to Deb and her family. When a loved one crosses over its very difficult for the ones left behind. You will see her again one day, but till then you have people here who love you and will be here to support you in this difficult time. If you need someone to talk to I am always open and here for you.

My thoughts and prayers are with Deb at this time. May having this time together as a family bring you comfort. Debra's memory book is something very special for you all to share. Love, Jim

Janet, my heart goes out to you and your family. This is the time to remember, and celebrate, your mother and the happiness you had together. Hugs, Sarah

Words cannot express how sorry I am to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts.

Janet, my condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mother. Our thoughts are with you.

So sorry to hear of your loss Janet. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Marcella

Janet, Really sorry to hear of your loss. Will be thinking of you over these next few days. All the best as you and your family celebrate your mother's life. See you back at the office, jeff

Dear Janet, When I think of your mom, I think about you sending her books. You obviously cared about her and took good care of her. I know you will miss her. I am thinking of you and Ronn, and of the rest of your family. Gael

Dear Janet, my heart-felt condolences on the loss of your mother. May you and your family be blessed with strength, encouragement and love. Dee

Janet, my sincere condolences on your mother's passing. My heart goes out to you and your family during these difficult times. (big hugs) Denis

The name Kathleen comes from the Greek root name Kathleen, meaning "pure."

Kathleen Dawson, or Kathie (as she preferred to be called), will always be remembered as a spirited individual with pure passion for many things: the arts, the environment, her Christianity and her children.

Kathie was born on September 3, 1929 (star sign Virgo). A proud Canadian, Kathie lived to witness many great events, beginning with the Stock Market Crash of 1929 through to the modern-day wonders of the 21st Century.

Whether it was her Scottish heritage (being of the clan McKinley) or living through the tough years of the Great Depression, Kathie believed in responsible and frugal living. This, however, did not stop her from being generous with friends and family.

While Kathie was both a woman of her generation - becoming a wife and mother at an early age in the 1950s - she was also a fierce advocate for women's rights. Prior to marrying William Russell Hetherington, Kathie worked as an Executive Secretary for the company that makes Maxwell House coffee. Kathie was always proud of holding that job and enjoyed drinking that coffee, always black, throughout her life.

Kathie recalled with great fondness how her brother Sandy, a former WWII fighter pilot, walked her down the aisle.

Following her marriage, Kathie gave birth to five children: Janet, Debra, Bill, Wendy and Jamie. Sadly, Wendy and Jamie predeceased their mother. However, Kathie expressed her pleasure at seeing her surviving children go on to fulfilling lives.

Kathie was also delighted to having two grandchildren: Alex (Debra's son) and Jake (Bill's son).

Kathie strongly supported education and encouraged creativity. A landscape painter herself who often signed her paintings "Kathy," Kathie was proud of Debra's art works. Janet's writing, Bill's skill at computers, Jake's studies in French immersion (she thought French was very romantic!) and Alex's culinary abilities.

Some years after Kathie's first husband passed away from heart failure, Kathie remarried and became the wife of Ernest Dawson. Kathie survived Ernie too, after he lost a long fight with lung cancer.

When her children "left the nest" to pursue their own lives, families and careers, Kathie thoroughly enjoyed her independence. She loved her apartment in Brantford and watching television - especially current events, history and nature shows. She particularly enjoyed Criminal Minds. Kathie loved reading as well, surrounding herself with poetry, fiction and non-fiction, and especially liked science fiction.

Kathie came to have some dear friends in George (Bill) and Donna Wagner, who lived in her apartment complex.

Kathie believed passionately in preservation of the environment for future generations, and wrote to Dr. David Suzuki on the subject.

Kathie was also a devout Christian, and found great comfort in her faith. She believed in the teachings of Jesus, and the divine benevolence of angels above and on Earth.

Kathie passed peacefully at Brantford General Hospital on February 1, 2012.

im sorry for your loss. though i didnt know her well , your mom was a wonderful person. our thoughts are with you in this tough time

Brad, Martine, Nicole & Serge Bezeau made a donation to Brantford General Hospital - Palliative Care Unit

We are very sorry to hear about your loss. From our family to yours, our most heartfelt sympathies.