On August 23, 2023, surrounded by her family, Cathy passed away at the Fort St. John BC Hospital from complications resulting from ovarian cancer. Cathy was the oldest daughter of the late Truman and Annie (MacLeod) Mailman of Liscomb and Isaac’s Harbour, Nova Scotia.
Cathy started a new life relocating her and her children from a previous marriage from New Glasgow, Nova Scotia to Fort St. John, British Columbia where she joined her soon to be husband, Edison MacDonnell, formerly of Judique, Nova Scotia.
Cathy was a hard worker, enjoyed movies, books, especially Daniel Steel novels and had the crafting bug. She enjoyed activities such as cross stitching, painting, diamond dot painting, patchwork quilting and resin craft. Once the children were of age, Cathy decided she wanted to travel and picked up a liking for cruising. Her husband, who reluctantly had to admit that she was right about cruising, enjoyed the adventures she meticulously planned. Cathy also enjoyed camping with their RV with friends at local RV parks, not traveling too far away but far enough to be enjoying the outdoors. Anyone who knew Cathy knew she loved plants. Not always the greenest thumb, but she could never leave a plant abandoned. At one time Cathy had over 50 plants that she enjoyed. Cathy, deciding she needed another job, started her own cleaning company. With support of her husband they started EC Breezy Janitorial Ltd., and with Cathy’s hard work and desire to provide a quality service, created a successful business.
Cathy is survived by her husband, of 23 years, her children, Melanie Grover (David Hidber) Grande Prairie, Alberta; Morgan Grover (Amber), and Matthew Grover of Fort St. John, British Columbia. They provided her with 6 grandchildren all of whom she adored. Cathy was the oldest of three, and is survived by her sister, Lisa Mailman (Warren Wageman) Grande Prairie, Alberta.
Cathy was predeceased by her father, Truman, mother, Annie, and her brother, Steven in infancy.
As per her wishes, cremation has taken place and Cathy will be laid to rest along side her parents and brother, Steven at a later date in St. Luke’s Anglican Cemetery, Liscomb, Nova Scotia. Memorial donations can be made in her name to the British Columbia Cancer Foundation.
A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 from 1-5 p.m. at the Lido Theater in Fort St. John, British Columbia.
Funeral arrangements are with Hamres Funeral Chapel & Cremation Center, Fort St. John, British Columbia.
On-line condolences may be made at www.gwgiffin.com.
Please enjoy the photos Cathy's family shared under the photos tab.
