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Susan Holmes uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, February 13, 2022
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I saw a program tonight. It was titled Love is blind. That is what Kathy Hayes wrote in my year book graduation grade 13 St.Mary’s High School. It sparked my memory of her and this is how I stumbled on her obituary. I have such profound grief. Kathy and I were together since grade 8 and Eric D’s class. I remember one day He asked Kathy a question and she said “I dunno Donau! It was then that I realized what a brilliant mind she had…. And that if I wasn’t in her class I would die of boredom. She was hard on me to the point that teachers noticed but we had a great respect for each other. There is so much I would have liked to have shared with her. So tonight I am thinking about all my memories of her and I am heart broken to see that she died of cancer. I would have been there had I known. So Kathy I still have my year book….that picture inside where you signed. You always spotted hypocrisy and spoke your mind in school. I so admired that you challenged it all! I cared about you so much but never let you know it. How sad. Susan Holmes (Moseholm).
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B Elveb pledged to donate to THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF KITCHENER WATERLOO & STRATFORD PERTH
Friday, November 20, 2020
Throughout her illness, Kathy's beloved furkid Lola was by her side, providing unconditional love.
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Deb Donau posted a condolence
Sunday, November 15, 2020
To the Hayes and Donau Families..
I hope all the wonderful and great memories of Kathy ease the pain over time...
May your hearts be soothed and may each memory of Kathy bring everyone strength and peace..
With My Deepest Sympathies..
Deb Donau and Family..
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Susan posted a condolence
Friday, November 13, 2020
Not knowing Kathy until after those fun and 'adventurous' pre adult years I feel that I really missed out on her antics her humour and wit. Later on the St Marys girls were kind enough to invite me along for birthday lunches and get togethers even though I had bailed St Marys for Cameron in grade 10. I soon got the idea of how ...colourful and rich Kathys life was.
I couldnt help but ...even through all of the stories ... notice how thoughtful smart and caring Kathy was. When she talked to you she made you feel like you were the only person in the room. Even through all of her illness and her struggles without Rick in her life anymore, she would ask you about you and always have a caring and meticulous story of a friend or family member. And always seemed to somehow remember every old story as well.
I feel very lucky to have been in the company of such a humourous thoughtful and caring person.
Patti Moses lit a candle
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
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It was around 1972 or 73 when I met Kath. She was at St. Mary's and I was at Cameron. We met through a mutual friend Toni. We were pretty wild as teenagers and got into some rather crazy situations together. After high school Kathy moved out west and I got married and started a family. For a while our friendship was peripheral until were were in our late 20's when circumstances changed and we re-united again. During that time we got a lot closer. We hung together for a few years and then we seemed to drift again. Still keeping in touch though and always trying to out do each other with our Birthday cards. We were, after all, Birthday sisters. January 20th. But...Kathy was a year younger than me so I would always remind her to 'respect her elders'. When Rick died Kath and I picked right up where we'd left off. We started talking about pulling a 'Golden Girls' and maybe getting a duplex or moving Into the same condo together so that we could look out for each other in our Golden years. Kath and I would go to dinner or a movie pretty much every week and New Years eve was a 'standing date' at her place usually with Vijays or Red Ginger. We'd watch a movie and by 9pm she'd be ready to call it a night. When Kath got her cancer diagnosis it was devastating. I tried to stay hopeful but as time went on it was clear she was not doing well. Last year was especially hard with so many challenges but no matter what was happening around her she'd always have some zinger to crack the tension and we'd laugh until we cried. My God she was funny. And fun. I will miss my birthday sister and my long time pal. The last conversation I had with her I told her I loved her and she said, what she always did "I love you more". I am so grateful to have had that special time with Kathy and although I will miss her terribly, I am at peace that she will not suffer any more. Kath will be with Rick, and other beloved family members who've gone before her. My deepest condolences to Kathy's immediate and extended family. May her spirit now Rest In Peace. <3
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Jennifer Schochter uploaded photo(s)
Friday, November 6, 2020
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Hello to Kathy’s Family and friends,
This is Joe and Jenn Schochter (Blinkhorn), Kathy’s friends in B.C. First I want to say how sorry I am that Kathy has passed. It is a huge loss to my husband Joe and I, I can’t imagine how it is for all of you.
Kathy has been a great friend of ours for close to 50 years. Joe went to grade school with Kathy at Notre Dame. We hung out in our high school years, although Joe and I went to Grand River. Over the years we have had so many crazy fun times with Kathy, she had the best sense of humour, never stopped making us laugh! So many stories, I wouldn’t know where to start! She was very instrumental in getting Joe and I back together after a breakup, and here we are 4 kids and 6 grandkids later! Thank You so much Kathy!
Kathy moved to BC in 1983, and lived down the street from us in Okanagan Center, Winfield BC, until maybe the spring of 1984, not quite a year. I remember Kathy perfecting making apple pies. We had pie with every meal we had together! Joe and I were married in Kitchener September 1984, and Kathy joined us on our little honeymoon trip up the Trent Canal on a houseboat! What a blast we had! You can’t go on a camping trip without a Pee Buddy!
We have always kept in touch and visited each other whenever possible. Kathy will always be in my heart, and I will always cherish the great memories I have with Kathy, I feel so lucky to have had her as one of my best friends for most of my life. I’m so sad to have to say good bye to her so soon. I wish so much that I could have been there more for her during these past couple of years, but we tried to support her as much as we could from here with FaceTime, texting and phone calls. We are hoping she is now pain free now, and happy again, with Rick.
I know how much she appreciated everyone’s support throughout her illness. And again, our sincere condolences to the Family.
Love from Jenn and Joe
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Mary Lou & Roy Conway posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
To the Hayes and Donau families:
True sympathy is many hearts sharing one sorrow, and we hope you can feel the love that surrounds all of you, and the prayers that are with you, as you grieve the sad loss of Kathy.
With deepest sympathy and caring.
Mary Lou & Roy Conway
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Vina posted a condolence
Sunday, November 1, 2020
Friends
In life, we often get separated from each other by distance...
We miss our conversations...
We miss laughing with each other ....
Days, months and years pass when we rarely see each other. One day our children will see our photos and ask, “Who are these people?” and we will smile with tears in our eyes and say, “It was with them that I had some of the best days in my life”.
Kathy will be greatly missed by many. Our sincere condolences to her family - cherish the memories.
Vina and David Strub
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Leo Massi posted a condolence
Saturday, October 31, 2020
On behalf of the Board and Staff of Haldimand-Norfolk REACH, please accept our condolences in this time of deep sorrow and loss. This is a very sad time for those of us who had the good fortune of knowing and working with Kathy. A wonderful person who carried the best of our values in everything she did. May she rest In peace and may her family and friends take comfort in the good memories. Leo Massi
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Diane Blinkhorn uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, October 31, 2020
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I'm sure I met Hayes in the summer of '72. Never did call her Kathy much. She was older and much more experienced than I, and loved to share her teenage words of wisdom.
Hanging out with Kathy was always amusing. We would order Pizza then dress up in wedding gowns, scary makeup and wear roller skates to answer the door to see the delivery guys reaction. We had a sleepover on her patio and slept in lawnchairs, when we weren't riding our bikes all over Smithson School Playground in the middle of the night. Kathy introduced me to the “Combo” and then the “Bonito Boys“ Hayes always looked so cool in her Bell bottoms, faded jean jacket and definitely her tube top. I loved her long hair, even when she had it trimmed and came out with a bag over her head!!
Our greatest adventure would have to be the St. Mary's Florida Trip. There was trouble with two Angels for sure. We had fake ID and hit many discos doing the infamous "bump"dance.
We enjoyed the pool and the sun but Kathy managed to get a unique tan/sunburn that looked like Neapolitan ice cream. We had such a great time UNTIL we were kicked off the trip for having boys in our room. Not sure who was more upset Bug Eyes or Mamie..
We continued to party at many local establishments Breslau, Jokers, Coronet and Kathy always had her Coin cup taped to her dash so that you made a contribution to her College fund.
We had a great group of girls. We headed up our own “gang" and called ourselves the Wild Women. We did get a little wild at times and there were some campsites we may have been banned from. In the winter we played road hockey and Kathy helped initiate the “Maiden Canada“ Team.
Both Hayes and I moved to Alberta in the late 70's.We visited the odd weekend and watched SNL .Kathy did a great Mr. Bill.
In 79 Kathy was my bridesmaid and I was happy she stood up for me and Patty Pumpkin. That was the nickname she gave him.
When she moved back to Ontario we kept in touch over the years . She made a few trips to spend time with our 3 boys.She never forgot My Birthday. Kathy made the most hilarious cards. Lots were of her dog dressed up or surrounded by stuffed toys.
Kathy had a few men in her life but finally settled down and I was thrilled to attend her wedding. I never seen her so happy.
When I turned 50 Kathy surprised me and showed up to my birthday party with a few of the old gang. I was so touched by that.
After Rick passed we had a girls trip to Tofino. One night we wanted to hit the Karaoke and it was way past her bedtime but we forced her to go and She had a blast!
When Kathy turned 60 she met Pat and I in Mexico. We again had lots of laughs. She particularly enjoyed her catamaran ride with Pat and throwing nachos at the sports bar.
A few years ago Kathy requested that Jenn and I visit as she was battling cancer and wanted us to be with her. During that time Hayes went out with old friends like old times and had one mor Howl at the Moon
Since then Life has gone on ,and time flew by My family has grown. Grandkids keep me busy,
Other family and friends have been struggling with cancer, Covid Hit, and I still regret that I was not there for Kathy like I wish I could have been. She'll always be my forever friend. I really wanted to tell her that she made my life richer and full of great memories. Whenever I think of her I smile.
We will Miss you Crazy Haysey
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Joanne Hoffman uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, October 31, 2020
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I met Kathy at age 14 , she was the funniest person I’d ever met! The laughs continued over the years! I will never forget our crazy adventures! My deepest sympathy to Kathy’s family! Keep them laughing Kath!! xo
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Leslie Josling posted a condolence
Saturday, October 31, 2020
Saddened to hear of Kathy's passing. She was a terrific colleague and friend and her warm, feisty spirit will be greatly missed. My condolences to her family and friends.
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Ruth Falk uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, October 31, 2020
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Ginny Gibson posted a condolence
Saturday, October 31, 2020
I loved working with Kathy at HN REACH! She always kept the needs of the youth she helped first and foremost. She had a wonderfully droll sense of humour that cracked us up! Anywhere near a microphone, Kathy would break into singing, “Feelings...” though I don’t think she got any further because we were all laughing so much. I’m grateful the Management Team got together with her one last time and so grateful she touched so many lives. Rest In Peace, my friend.
Ginny Gibson
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B Elve uploaded photo(s)
Friday, October 30, 2020
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B Elve uploaded photo(s)
Friday, October 30, 2020
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The family of Kathy Ann Hayes-Donau uploaded a photo
Friday, October 30, 2020
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