Catherine Sloan

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Cathy Sloan, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who passed away on April 10, 2026, at the age of 72.  Her absence leaves a deep void in the lives she touched and her love, laughter, and legacy will live on in all who knew her.

Cathy was the beloved wife of Ken Sloan.  Their young hearts found love and married in a country wedding on August 30, 1975, in Vinton, Quebec.  Their simple wedding with daisy bouquets and a pickup truck send-off–two rocking chairs in the back-- was rich in love, a love that only deepened and carried them through 50 beautiful years together.

Cathy was the youngest child born of the late Henry Leo Quinn and the late Marie Antoinette Raymond, born on March 28, 1954, in Timmins, Ontario.  She is survived by her brothers Jim Quinn (Theresa), Jack (Bev), Sonny (Fern), and sisters Joyce Nogalo (late Dan Nogalo) and Patricia Quinn.  She was predeceased by her brother, Dennis Quinn.

Cathy and Ken began the next chapter of their lives with the birth of their first born child Daniel Clarence.  The arrival of their bouncing, energetic baby boy was strengthened with love, patience, and partnership.  Their family was complete with the arrival of their daughter Stephanie (Sloan) Chivers (Damien).  Cathy always remarked that she and Ken had a “millionaire’s family.”  Cathy, ‘Nana,’ is lovingly remembered and already deeply missed by the loves of her life, her four grandchildren Darcy and Charlotte Sloan and the twins Molly and Myah Chivers.  Her four grandchildren were the pride and joy of her life, and she was the light of theirs.

Cathy will be dearly missed by her brothers- and sisters-in-law, many nieces and nephews and her dear friend and “chosen sister” Anna Alison (Don Johnson).

Cathy was known for her meticulous accounting work at Barriston Law before retiring from her dedicated position.  She was known as “The One Who Counts!” Her quick math and love of numbers continued to entertain her for many years post-retirement.

Cathy was always up for an adventure whether it was heading to a country jamboree in the RV or to be a willing partner navigating white water on the Little White River.  Cathy spent many years with her partner at the farm in Vinton, Quebec surrounded by the company of all the wonderful people of this area.  Cathy had a true affinity for nature and loved every creature, especially birds like the Baltimore Orioles that she and Ken encouraged to their feeder, and her beloved cardinals.  She cherished her partner Ken on all of these journeys and their love for one another was truly unique.  She always enjoyed tending to her beautiful garden and the park-like quality of her home in Barrie.  Christmas and Easter celebrations were always a special time and a beautiful table with all her loved ones seated.  These are a few of the memories that will never be forgotten for the ones lucky enough to be in attendance.  There was never a lack of quality conversation when Cathy was around, the kind where the time slips by effortlessly.  In her years of retirement, she filled her days with sewing projects like quilts, homemade mug rugs, and handmade embroidered cards.  She always had a project on the go on her machine, even up until her last day.  Her last mug rug projects sits in the machine stitched with the reminder that, “Family is Where Life Begins and Love Never Ends.”  She loved nature, bird watching, Sudoku, RV trips with Ken, baking, gardening, but nothing more than her family and her grandchildren.

Cathy had a true love of life and always had a free and gentle spirit that was so warm to be in the company of.  She carried a light and gentle aura people were drawn to.  She was always the one to make a new friend that would open up immediately be it at an airport or elevator, she was a true open frequency that people would connect with.  This insatiable love of life was a driving force that gave her the strength and resolve to fight a very long battle with cancer.  This fight was not an easy journey for her, but she stood up with superhuman courage and grace.

Cathy would want this to include a heartfelt thanks to the Royal Victoria Hospital and her oncology care team, Dr. Jessica Singh, Dr. Matthew Folwell, and the many nurses, where she received the care that allowed for many more years of pure joy in her company.

Cremation has taken place in accordance with Cathy’s wishes.

A Celebration of Life will be held later this month, details to follow.  

A full funeral service to follow in the earlier months of summer, more details to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to RVH Cancer Care Centre  in Cathy’s memory.