In memory of

Kathleen Jane Graham

January 8, 1952 - July 24, 2024

GRAHAM, Kathleen Jane “Kathy”
January 8, 1952-July 24, 2024

It is with deep sadness that our family announces the death of Kathy Graham on Wednesday, July 24th. She passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at the age of 72 at the Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Beloved mother of Jill Filippidis (David) and grandmother “Grammy” to Thomas, Tyler and Ella. She will also be dearly missed by her siblings Ann (Dave), David (Diana), Stephen (Shannon), Marsha (Peter), Jeffrey (Judy) and Glen (Teresa). Kathy was cherished by all of her nephews and nieces as well as her many friends. Kathy loved her church. Her great joy was to serve others. She never missed an opportunity to volunteer to help in the kitchen or to prepare and serve coffee at family or senior events. She worked for many summers as a cook & kitchen helper at Camp MiniYoWe in Muskoka. She loved to bake and would regularly deliver fresh baked cookies or cakes to other residents in her apartment building. Kathy loved Christian music, especially the Gaither Vocal Band who she listened to regularly and watched on TV every week. Our family is very thankful that Kathy is now safe in the arms of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. There will be a private family burial on Monday, July 29th. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday August 20th at 1 pm THORNTON CEMETERY & FUNERAL CENTRE, 1200 Thornton Road North, Oshawa, (South of Taunton Road and off of Dryden Blvd, 905-579-6787)
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Samaritan’s Purse, ERDO, or the Canadian Cancer Society.

Guestbook

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Marny Watts (First cousin)

Entered July 26, 2024 from Dartmouth NS

To all our dear Graham cousins, thanks so much for sending this link to Kathy's obituary. What an endearing and beautiful photo of her! I wish I had known her in her later years, and in her deep joy to serve others! How much our Lord must love her and be welcoming her home with great delight and celebration! Chris and I are sad with you in your loss (for now), and sad that we can't be with you at this hard time, but our love and prayers are with you all and with Jill and her family (whom we also wish we could get to know!) Much love, Chris and Marny

Andy Hewitson (Friend of Glen and Teresa)

Entered July 26, 2024 from Langley BC

We are so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of all of you during this difficult time.

Ruth and Deborah Huk (Family)

Entered July 26, 2024 from Pickering & Toronto

Dear Family: Kathy was a loyal friend to my Mom, Ruth, who wants to post this note. Kathy faithfully kept in contact with my Mom over all the years and even after my Mom's stroke. She called every day, just to say hi. Jill, we visited your Mom recently and she was so proud to show us the photos on the windowsill, of you, your husband and her grandkids. She was over the moon about you. We are grateful for her friendship, loyalty, example, and love. Such a beautiful lady who left us way too soon but who left us richer for having known her. Much love.

Pat and Doug Thompson (friend)

Entered July 27, 2024 from Prince Edward County, Ontario

Dear Ann,

So sorry to hear of Cathy’s passing. I’m glad she is now pain free and is with her Lord who she loved. May you know God’s closeness during this difficult time.

Love, Pat

Victoria Ahlberg (Friend at Cedarview)

Entered July 27, 2024 from East Gwillimbury

I remember Cathy working diligently in the kitchen at Cedarview when we had supper on Wednesday evenings. When those suppers ended due to Covid, she helped with the lunches for the Seniors. She was a joy to work with. What a servant heart she had.
May God comfort the family.