lighterman wrote:still reeling from the shock of it all. cathy, john and their children rachel and fergus were and remain the dearest of friends. i knew and loved cathy almost a quarter of a century. we ate, drank, played, sang and laughed together on more occasions than i can recall. cathy is the perfect illustration of the principle that the one thing that never dies is love - witness all the people who turned out to remember her. she was the most generous soul and never judgemental, even when i was completely at odds with her view she was kindness itself. cathy kerr was one of few people who changed me fundamentally and made me a better man. she lives in our memories, our hearts, the artworks on my walls and in the way she gave so much of herself to us all. the world is a duller place without her, but an infinitely brighter and richer place because she was here.
to "emay", i have some nice pictures of cathy taken over many years. when i have worked out how to post them i'd like to share them.
Couldn't agree more Lighterman. Was not so sure about posting this on here but Cathy, for me, was one of the most inspirational teachers I had throughout my school years. Her husband John was a wonderful teacher too but unfortunately I wasn't clever enough! However, I wasn't bad at Art and was taught by Cathy over the years right up until 5th year. Truly a wonderful teacher and I can only hope Lorne finds similar teachers throughout his life - I am sure he will.
I received a couple of e-mails too about this thread
From the Rev Gary McIntyre, Stirling
You are right in what you say about Cathy Kerr.
She was a truly lovely lady and she will be very sadly missed.
Frances Hill
I thought your Cathy Kerr mention on forum was just right and very apt
Both John and Cathy always had time to speak on the streets and fortunate to have them as neighbours too.
Unfortunately, I couldn't attend on Friday but I met John on Tuesday evening and he was told about the board. He and the family have been truly touched by the feeling from everyone and would like to thank you all.