Peacefully at LHSC – University Hospital on Sunday, January 2, 2022 of Huron Park at the age of 56. Loving spouse of Jay Slaven for over 20 years. Amazing mother of Shawna Forrester (Mike) of Grand Bend, Greg Forrester of London, Devin Gaiser of Stratford, and Kevin Gaiser of Huron Park. Proud grandmother of 10. Dear sister of Jim Kirk, Connie Lesperance (Shane), and MaryAnne Kenney (Jeff). Predeceased by her parents Florence Kirk and Charles Kenney, and brothers Steve and Ron. Fondly remembered by several nieces and nephews.
Following Kathy’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Haskett Funeral Home, EXETER entrusted with arrangements.
Donations to the Kidney Foundation of Canada or the Ontario SPCA would be appreciated by the family.
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Dee
Dear Family,
I was one of her drivers over the last half year, and she was an absolute gem. Full of life, loved to laugh and had lots to share. She loved a double double, which I was always happy to buy for her. She touched us all!
Josh & Jessica
RIP to beautiful soul our deepest condolences to jay and his family,
Geraldine ( Beckett) Grimminck
Jim. So sorry to here the loss of your sister. May she rest in peace.
Catherine Gedcke
Mary Ann I remember fondly of both you and your sister. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
McNicol
So sorry to hear of your loss. We send our love to the family.
Tab and Alvin
Mary Anderson Baes
My condolences to your family I knew Kathy for many years in our youth so sad
Mary
Tracey Stanlake
My deepest condolences during this difficult time
Dana
Deepest condolences
Murray and Edith Yeo
Jay and Family
We are very saddened to read of Kat’s passing. Such a beautiful person, inside and out. Think of her each time I look at the sleigh she had made this fall and will continue to many times over. The many memories she has made will keep her in our hearts forever.
Laura
Dear Connie
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your sister. May your heart be comforted in the memories shared.
Sue Riley
My deepest condolences during this difficult time!
Sue Riley
Dawn kirk
My condolences to jay and her children and her beautiful grandchildren that she left behind. Also to the sisters and brother that will miss her much. You have lost a person that had made a very important impact in your life, but she will always be with you in your hearts and watching over you threw life . Soo sorry for your lost.
Amber & Dominic
You had one of the biggest hearts, you always wore on your sleeve. You had true love, and you always smiled. You are one beautiful Angel and you will be missed by so many! I hope you’re dancing in the sky!
Deepest condolences.
Bobbi-jo McGlynn
Condolences to MaryAnne and family. It is so sad to hear of your loss. She was so young and taken too soon. Wishing you all oceans of comfort through your grieving.
Tracey Lesperance
I am very sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing. My thought and prayers go out to all of her family ❤️
Crystal kirk
Dear family and friends of kathy i just want to say my deepest condolences to everyone she has met. She was one amazing women and she was way too young! I love you aunt kathy so much and always will! Till we meet again!
tammy sarrazin
im so sorry for your families loss but remember the good times and all the laughs we all shared over the years hugssss and love
tammy sarrazin
Paul and Joan Ducharme
Our sincere compassion Shawna, Greg and family, your Mom lived near us on the Goshen, , a lot of great memories .
Doug stewart
Sorry to hear of the loss of Kathy condolences to the family
Brenda Farr
Iam so sorry to hear of Kats passing , the little time I worked with her, he always had a big Smile and many laughs she loved her family with all her heart
Frank Briggs
I am so sorry to hear for your loss my condolences and prayers are sent Ode to the family she will be sadly missed
Joanne Wallace
I am very sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing. I had lost touch with her over the years -we rode the bus together and were classmates in public school. I remember her having a great sense of humour mixed with a little mischievous smile.
Sending comforting thoughts to her family during this difficult time.
Mickie Struyke-Laurin
Connie and your family. . I am so sorry to hear about your sister passing. I am so heartbroken over your loss and can not imagine the pain you are going through. Please know I am here for you if you need anything. With many hugs. Mickie
Bonnie Kirk
My thoughts to all family and friends she will be missed by many
Bonnie Kirk
My heart and thoughts go to family and friends she will be missed
Susan Pushelberg
So sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing she was a wonderful person I have many memories of our time growing up and going to school at Upper Thames and MDHS in Mitchell. Thoughts and Prayers to your family.
Susan ( Harburn) Pushelberg
JoAnn piper
So sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing. Thoughts and prayers for her family and friends at this difficult time.
Doris Kirk and family
Our thoughts and prayers to all the family while they deal with the loss of someone taken so young
Debra kirksan
Doris Kirk and family
We offer our greatest condolence to the family. We hope that you will find comfort in prayer and in knowing one day you will all be together again. With lots of love the Kirk family.
Jacklyn C Ferris
I am so sorry for your loss. Kathy was a kind wound for sound kinda of girl so much energy so many ideas. Not afraid to take a chance. R.I.P. for heaven has gained another 😇 gone too soon.
Karen
So sorry for your loss my so cerest condolences to the family. Share the memories to keep her with you and to make sure others to come will know her too.
God Bless you all
Jim Oesch
So sad to read this ,you were a fun loving girl and full of energy. You will be missed by friends and all your family
Jeff and Lorraine Forrester
Shawna, Greg and family. We are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. We send our deepest sympathy to you all. Remember all the good times that you guys had together. May she rest in peace. ❤🙏
Steve Kirk
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the children and grandchildren of Kathy’s to Kathy u will be missed I will watch out for them the best I can for u
Randy & Karen Stanlake
Jim and family,
So sorry to hear this. Another gone far too young. Let the memories and stories over the next few days comfort you. Our hearts are with you at this time.