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Michel Clénet posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Mark, Adam, Isaac, this with great sadness I heard the sudden passing of your wife and mother. My sincere condolences to you and your family. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
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Lori Hay posted a condolence
Friday, July 29, 2022
Our sincere condolences to the Thomson family. Although we have a "Royal" connection, there is also an old soccer connection between Isaac and our son. Truly feeling sorrow for your loss.
George and Lori Hay and family
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Recovery Staff at the Royal Ottawa Place donated to Room 217 Foundation
Friday, July 29, 2022
We were all very saddened to hear the sudden passing of Kathryn. She was an amazing person and she was so valued by the Recovery Team. She will be missed. Know that our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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Dan posted a condolence
Friday, July 29, 2022
Peace to Mark, Adam, Isaac and the entire Thomson/Murphy family ar this very sad time. We will always remember Kathryn's sweet nature and love for family, music and fun. R.I.P sweet Kathryn. Love Danny, Susie and Matthew
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Lora Ricci donated to CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY SOCIÉTÉ CANADIENNE DU CANCER
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Mark, Adam, and Isaac - Marco and I were so sorry to hear the news of Kathryn's passing. Our condolences to you and your entire family.
Lora and Marco
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Sandy Pflug posted a condolence
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Kathryn was one of my closest childhood friends from elementary through to high school. I have so many fond memories of time spent with her from playing our version of “Gunsmoke” where she and I were the adventurous outlaws and my younger sister was given the role of pursuing us as Marshall Matt Dillon, to devouring soda crackers before ballet lessons next door to Kathryn’s family home. She was always full of fun and had a fantastic imagination. As life goes, I only saw Kathryn a handful of times once I left the Ottawa area to pursue post secondary studies.
We eventually reconnected briefly in 2016 over social media and then a couple of years later Kathryn expressed an interest in my art work which I was posting there. Ultimately, we had several “conversations” online and a few over the phone to discuss a special piece I was to create for her grandchild.
It was a real delight catching up with Kathryn. She was obviously very dedicated to and proud of both her family and the work she did at the Royal. In a similar vein, she found meaning in supporting the creative efforts of those she knew personally. She was a genuine and generous individual with a very big heart. It would have been lovely to meet her again in person. To her family and friends: my very deepest condolences.
Sandy Pflug
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Anonymous purchased flowers
Thursday, July 28, 2022
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Love Mom and Dad Thomson (Gram and Pa)
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Royal Ottawa Place Staff & Residents purchased flowers
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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Royal Ottawa Place Staff & Residents
purchased the Bright and Beautiful Spray for the family of Kathryn Thomson.
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Kathryn, you are forever in our hearts and thoughts. We will never forget you and everything you've done for us and the residents of ROP.
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Karen Luyendyk posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
It’s hard to put into words what Kathryn means to me, but I will try. We met almost 19 years ago as I joined Kathryn and Garry Armstrong to open Royal Ottawa Place. Kathryn was the best possible colleague in this brand-new role, in an under-construction home; she was competent, calm, constant, confident, caring and of course … very funny! I loved her sense of humour, we 3 had many many laughs together. When things at ROP got a little crazy, Kathryn continued to be her competent, calm, constant, caring self and we leaned on each other … well … ok … I probably leaned on Kathryn more than she leaned on me! When my time at ROP ended abruptly, Kathryn was there, like an embrace, a still point in a turning world. Sounds cheesy, but it’s so true. Ever since then, Kathryn, Garry and I have met a few times a year to catch up on each other’s lives and ROP gossip until the Pandemic disrupted all of that.
Although Kathryn and I were no longer colleagues, our friendship continued to grow and I got to meet her family – she came with her beloved boys to swim in my pool – Kathryn invited me to drive her convertible, I had never been in one and apparently that needed fixing! Oh what fun! We spent time in the amazing garden she and Mark built in their backyard, oh my what peaceful beauty, she shared many plants with me that beautified my garden! When my marriage ended, Kathryn was the first person I called and of course she said, “Get over here now.” When I had to sell my house, Kathryn came to help me scrub a large deck; she made a tough task fun as we laughed and got wet together! Last year I had the privilege of meeting Kathryn’s daughter-in-law and 1 of her beloved grandchildren, and I’m so very grateful Kathryn and I recently shared a meal at Zola’s after she showed me around her favourite Scottish Irish Store next door. I treasure so many more stories of love and laughter but let me end with this one…
We were at Chapters a few years ago and we saw bright orange mugs with the message – ‘Make today ridiculously amazing’ – we thought it would be great to each have one and think of each other when we drank from them. So we each bought one, then proceeded to switch mugs before going home, so that I bought Kathryn’s for her, and she bought mine for me. Really, it made good sense at the time!
Today the mug Kathryn gave me is sitting on a shelf in my living room holding a white rose in water, beside a card Kathryn gave me 18 years ago with the Serenity Prayer – God grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the Courage to change the things I can, and the Wisdom to know the difference.
Kathryn, I cannot change that you are gone from all of us much too soon, but THANK YOU for making so many of our days ridiculously amazing. I love you I miss you. Baa maa pii* dear friend.
Karen xox
*‘See you later’ in Anishinaabemowin
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Your friends and team at OC. purchased flowers
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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Your friends and team at OC.
purchased the Full Of Love Bouquet for the family of Kathryn Thomson.
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Mark, we are all thinking of you and your family. May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.
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Angela Youssef posted a condolence
Sunday, July 24, 2022
To Isaac and family, so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Angela Youssef
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Susan Hall lit a candle
Friday, July 22, 2022
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So many memories Kathryn! Rest In Peace. You are missed greatly. Condolences Mark, Adam, Isaac and family.
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Peggy Wright Powell donated to Canadian Wildlife Foundation / Fondation canadienne de la faune
Friday, July 22, 2022
I'll never forget Kathryn's frog collection. I'll miss her posts and her smiling face, she was so proud of her family. I can only imagine the pain that you're going through right now. My love to you all.
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Carmen Shultz uploaded photo(s)
Friday, July 22, 2022
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Kathryn was a good high school buddy and has been one of my best friends since 2016. She listened, she had stories, she sang, she drummed and she added fun to every event we ever attended. Condolences to Mark, Adam and Isaak for your sudden loss.
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Pilon Debbie uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, July 21, 2022
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All of us at Royal Ottawa Place will miss Kathryn dearly. I had the pleasure if working with her for the past 18 years. She always had a good story to tell! These photos were taken 2 weeks ago on a golf outing- Kathryn is not a golfer. She definitely gave us more than a few laughs that day!
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Trish lit a candle
Thursday, July 21, 2022
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Jane Kale posted a condolence
Thursday, July 21, 2022
Rest In Peace dear cousin Kathryn. ❤️
To Kathryn’s family my deepest sympathy.
Love Jane Wright Kale
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The family of Kathryn Thomson uploaded a photo
Thursday, July 21, 2022
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