WYBROW: It is with love and sadness we share the passing of Catherine Jeanette Wybrow (Thornton) of Grand Bend and formerly of London, age 78, on Sunday, August 31st, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Kay was a woman of quiet strength, warmth and kindness. She will be deeply missed by her best friend and husband Paul Wybrow Sr, her children, Paul Wybrow (Keli Watters Wybrow) and Heather Wybrow (Mike Seguin). Her cherished Grandchildren, Joshua Wybrow (Amelia Greene), Chelsea Watters Wybrow (Ryan Hopkins), Sara Holt (Greg Lunquist) and Ben Holt. Great Grandchildren, Prairie Wybrow, Isaac Hopkins, Jonah Hopkins and Leah Lunquist. Kay was a loving sister to Vicky Baker (Ron Noah), Brian Thornton (D) (Karen Thornton) and Tanya Prouty (Jason Prouty). She will be remembered by her beloved nieces and nephews. Catherine is reunited in peace with her parents Kenneth Thornton and Agnes (Hamilton) Thornton. Kay found joy in life’s simple pleasures, reading, watching cozy Hallmark movies (especially the Christmas ones) and following her favourite golfers and hockey teams. In lieu of flowers the family asks donations be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or charity of your choice in Kay’s memory. Above all else Kay cherished her family. She will be missed and remembered by all who knew her. At Kay’s request cremation will take place. A private graveside service will be held for immediate family at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, entrusted with arrangements.
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Catherine McVittie
Happy memories of my dear cousin Kay ,in Canada and in Scotland and Blackpool, first visiting her in 1969 in London,where I first met my dear cousins Kay, Brian, and Vicky,again in London some time after ,then in Blackpool with Paul and Auntie Kay .Again in 2006 with Karen Thornton ,all meetings were full of fun and dear family. Her kindness and laughter will be in my heart always. love to Paul and all Kays dear family from Catherine and all the family xx
Darlene McKaig
I always found Kay to be warm and friendly without fail. My thoughts go out to Paul who like Kay is very kind and thoughtful. Bless you Paul.
Darlene McKaig
Dorothy (Thornton) Erb
I am so sad to see my lovely, lovely niece leaving us. From when she was small I saw in her a beautiful person who was loving and kind to everyone.
James Armstrong
Kay was my big cousin fortunately I got to meet her 4 times as I live in Australia.When we were young and still living in Scotland all the cousins would talk about our family in Canada and hoped to meet them one-day,and a lot of us did when we got older.l had great times with my family in Canada and my big cousin was a great genuine person.Our condolences to Paul and the whole Family in Canada from your family in Australia xxx
Barbara Moxley
Our sincere condolences to the family from Linda Armstrong and Barb Moxley our thoughts are with you
Tricia roszczka
Kay was always very kind to me when I saw her. Always asking questions about our family. God bless
Robyn Murray
Uncle Paul and family,
Sending heartfelt condolences on the loss of Auntie Kay. You both welcomed me to the family with warmth and open arms. It was an amazing honour to know Auntie Kay. She was always kind and supportive. Much love to you all.
Robyn Murray
Xo