Obituary of Catherine Matthews

MATTHEWS, Catherine Ellen Page (born April 8, 1944) Passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2011 in Toronto, following a courageous and inspiring fight with cancer. Ellen was defined by her sense of compassion and patient curiosity, qualities that served her well both in her 30 years as a teacher and during the last decade in her work as an artist. Ellen was daughter to Dr. and Mrs. Ross Matthews of Peterborough, Ontario and mother to Ian Ross and Katherine Ann McDonald. She is remembered fondly by her family Jim Matthews and Jacqueline LeSaux, Hugh and Mary Matthews, John and Naty Matthews, as well as her nieces and nephews, and many friends. Family and friends will be received at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME - A.W. MILES CHAPEL, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Davisville Avenue) in Toronto, on Saturday, April 9 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held in the chapel on Sunday, April 10 at 1:30 p.m. If desired, donations in her memory may be made to the Perram House Palliative Care Residence, 4 Wellesley Place, Toronto M4Y 2K4. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.