We great sadness we announce the passing of Catherine Larose, who passed away on September 8, 2023, at the age of 45. She was the daughter of Fernand Larose and Jocelyne Coulombe, and the wife of Martin Sampson. She is survived by her stepchildren, Alexandre and Catherine Sampson (Leonel Cuero); her grandchildren, Lukas and Eduardo Cuero Sampson; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and their children, aunts and uncles, godchildren, cousins, as well as many friends and colleagues.
Catherine loved meeting new people and discovering new places, whether it was for a coffee, a meal out or travelling to any destination. In addition to working for the federal public service since 2001 in human resources, where she left her mark through her dedication and enthusiasm, she volunteered with Tel-Aide Outaouais and became very involved in raising awareness of lung cancer and the importance of research to find new treatments. She has also been involved with a number of lung cancer organizations, including Lung Cancer Canada, the White Ribbon Project, Wellspring Canada and the Lungevity Foundation. Despite the terrible diagnosis of lung cancer in November 2020, Catherine never stopped believing in life, smiling as only she could, thinking of others, and radiating energy and exemplary courage.
The family wishes to thank the Centre d'oncologie de Gatineau and the palliative care team at the Hull Hospital, as well as all those who cared for Catherine over the past three years.
The family will receive condolences on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at 10 a.m., at the same location.
At Catherine's request, your sympathy can be expressed through a memorial donation to support lung cancer research through her friend Jillian Kingston's fund at https://supportthepmcf.ca/PDPMemorial/jillianlungcancerlegacyfund/ and/or the Guy Lafleur Fund at https://fondationduchum.com/fonds-guy-lafleur/
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Elizabeth Bulhoes
Eric Desmeuled
Toutes mes sympathies à Martin, vos enfants et petits-enfants ainsi qu'à la famille de Catherine. Elle sera votre ange Gardienne pour la vie. Bon courage à tous dans cette épreuve.
Carole coulombe ,Francisco
Mes sympathies Martin.
Maryse Pesant
Mes sympathies à toute la famille et à ses amis proches. J’ai eu la chance de connaître la joie de vivre et le dynamisme de Catherine alors qu’elle était aux Affaires indiennes. Je garde de Catherine un souvenir chaleureux.
Mes sympathies encore une fois
Christine Sampson
My deepest sympathies to Martin, Alex, Catherine, Jocelyne, Fernand and all those near and dear to beautiful Catherine. I am so sorry for your loss. Catherine is now an Anel in heaven watching over all of you with much love. May she rest in peace.
Much love,
Christine
Françoise Giard
Toutes mes condoléances à la famille, et en particulier à ses parents qui l’aimaient tant. Quelle tristesse de partir aussi tôt.
Chantale Ethier
Mes sinceres sympathies à toute la famille. Qui n aimait pas Catherine! J ai travaillé sur un dossier il y a plusieurs années avec elle quelle belle personne 'inside and out'. C est maintenant un bel ange qui veille sur vous tous
Peter and Joyce Smith
It was with shock that we learned of the sudden loss of your daughter Catherine at such a young age
We extent to you both our heart felt sympathies
It is indeed not an easy time for the both of you enduring such a tragic loss and we hope our thoughts and prayers and those of your many friends will go a long way in supporting you through this very sad time
Peter and Joyce Smith
Jan and Michele Turnbull
Our condolences to you and your family.
Roxan Brisson
J'ai eu le privilège de travailler aux côtés de Catherine. Je suis choquée d'apprendre son départ si jeune! Elle était gentille douce, professionnelle et si jolie...♡ Je vous offre mes plus sincères condoléances pour la perte de cette grande dame.
J'avais perdu le contact avec Catherine, mais nous étions amies lorsque nous étions jeunes. Je garde de beaux souvenirs de sa gentillesse et son sourire chaleureux. Mes plus sincères condoléances à sa famille et ses amis. Que son âme repose en paix et que ses proches trouvent la force de surmonter cette période difficile.