In memory of

Katherine (Kit) Drodge

July 28, 1952 -  December 29, 2020

We are so deeply saddened to mourn the loss of Kit Drodge, an amazing wife, mother (to her own children, and all children!), daughter, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

Katherine Drodge (Hull) was an amazing woman with a big personality, and an even bigger heart, who touched many lives. You knew her as Kit, and as you know, it is impossible to sum up her essence in just a few paragraphs. She was a devoted wife, was generous and welcoming, had many friends, and loved to laugh and dance.

Kit grew up in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, one of 14 siblings, and despite moving to Ontario with the love of her life, Ed, when she was just shy of 20-years-old, she always kept close ties to the Rock, counting the days until her next visit back home.

Possessing a great love for and dedication to children, Kit lovingly raised four of her own, Dwayne (Sonia), Jamie (Erin), Lisa and Jordan (Melissa), was Nanny to five grandchildren, Kaleb, Sierra, Mylee, Lily and Bailey, and considered a favourite aunt by her many nieces and nephews. She was a ‘second mother’ to her children’s friends, and to the dozens of kids she babysat over the years. She thought of them all as if they were her own, keeping in touch long after they had left her care, and taking great pride in their accomplishments.

If you knew Kit, you knew that her favourite time of the year was Christmas. She decorated her home extravagantly, both inside and out, and carried the Christmas spirit with her year-round.

God took her from her family on December 29th, and they will hold her in their hearts forever. She is especially missed by her husband of 48 years, Edward Drodge, her family mentioned above, her sisters, Dinah Coombs (Albert), Rowena Jackson (Junior), Verna Rose (Ronald), Marilyn Matthews (Harold), Alma Smith (Reginald) and Dolores Hancock; brothers, Arthur Hull (Shirley), Raymond Hull (Debbie) and Wayne Hull (Brenda); sister-in-law, Ruby Hull; and aunt, Marion Hull; as well as Ed’s family: sisters-in-law Mervie Piercey, Maude Goode, Patsy Parsons, and Rowena Mouland (Jack); brothers-in-law, Leander Drodge, Stanley Drodge (Joan), Bill Drodge (Doreen), Fred Drodge (Emmie), and Elvin (Bud) Drodge (Sharon).

Kit has been welcomed into Heaven by her parents, Mary and Victor Hull, her siblings, Gordon, Roy, Ruby and Bernice, her brother-in-law, Bruce Hancock, parents-in-law, Albert and Florie Drodge, Sarah Drodge; and brothers-in-law on Ed’s side, Charles Piercey, David Wheeler, Don Goode, and Sam Parsons.

Please leave a message in the guestbook and share your stories and memories of Kit. You can also upload a photo to the album.

We will plan a celebration of life that will take place later in 2021.

In lieu of flowers, you can make a donation in Kit's memory to Make-a-Wish, Sick Kids, or any charity that supports children.

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To view a recording of Kit's funeral service, preceded by a memorial slideshow, please use this link (copy/paste it into your browser):

https://youtu.be/xCUleQdzrC8

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Laura, Rick, Amelia and Matthew Kush (Friend/Neighbour)

Entered December 31, 2020 from Pickering, Ontario

Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Kit was an angel on earth. Her kindness was unparalleled. She nurtured and loved so many children in the neighborhood with the same unconditional love she had for her own family members. We are forever grateful for Kit’s friendship and the love she gave so freely to Amelia and Matthew while they were in her care.
With heartfelt sympathy and our deepest condolences, The Kush family

Emmie and Fred Drodge (Immediate family)

Entered December 31, 2020 from Florida

We are broken hearted. Kit will be missed by many, especially her family and her children she babysitter over the years. Kit gave so much of herself to all who knew her. She loved children and shared her love and treated all children like her own. It is sad that in this time of COVID that many who would want to be there with the family cannot. She touch so many and will be remembered for her unselfish love to all.

Our sincere condolences to Edward and family. We would be there if it wasn’t for COVID love you all.

Sonia Drodge (Daughter-in-law)

Entered December 31, 2020 from Sault Ste.Marie

No words can describe how I feel about you and how much I will miss our laughs, our cries and our hourly talks. I will always carry you in a special place in my heart. I will never forget u my dear Kit/nanny. And don’t u worry from up above we will take care of Ed/poppy, Dwayne, Jamie, Lisa and Jordan. Sleep well until we meet again. Love you always and forever. XXOO

Danica Jackson-Park (Niece)

Entered December 31, 2020 from Corner Brook, NL

A gentle soul that has been taken far too soon. I love you Aunt Kit.

Dolores Hancock (Sister)

Entered December 31, 2020 from Corner Brook

My heart is broken as is the family as we lose our dear sister. She was always so kind and thoughtful. Generous beyond words. I will remember very fondly good memories and stories of her growing up. Her rendition of Cinderella was one of my favorite things growing up. I will always be able to picture her and Marilyn "jiving" in the kitchen. You are gone way too soon. My deepest heartfelt sympathies go out to all her family. Ed and family you are in my prayers. Love you. Miss you Sissy.

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