Born in New Westminster, B.C. on June 2, 1948, Kathryn (Kathy) Naud passed away surrounded by her loved ones at the Civic Hospital in Ottawa, on August 16, 2024. Pre-deceased by her parents Justin and Mary Ling, Kathy was the beloved wife of Claude, devoted mother of Chantal Gray (Rob) and Christopher Naud (Rachel), and proud grandmother of Emily, Brayden, and Tristan.
Kathryn, as an Air Force brat, journeyed through countless postings from B.C. eastward to eventually settle in Winnipeg. Fifty-three years ago, she became a military wife and continued her journey of crisscrossing our beautiful country from coast to coast including a posting in Sacramento, Ca. Extremely adept in organizing the household through our various moves, settling the children in new schools, making new contacts, she made it look so easy to us. Kathryn was a perfect ambassador whether as a proud representative of Canada, hostess, or official guest, people easily gravitated to her.
Through most of her adult life, she courageously battled her MS disease and yet she accomplished so much. She remained active, completing her university education at York University graduating cum laude, and achieving the status of master gardener. In her later years, she enjoyed travelling abroad, reading a good book (actually several), and of course sipping the odd glass of white wine.
A funeral service will be held at Beechwood Funeral Cemetery on Monday, 26 August 2024 at 2 pm. In memory of Kathy, donations to the MS Society Canada would be appreciated.
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Joe Oakley
Troy and Nancy Richard
Chantal and Rob (and family). I am so sorry for your loss. Sound like your Mom was a pretty amazing person who will be missed by many. Hold all of those special memories close to your hearts. Take care.
Kevin and Merv Muldoon
Claude and kids,
We're so sorry for your loss. Kathy was a great and caring neighbour. She will be missed.
Byron
My condolences Chantal, and to your family. Take care of yourself and we'll take care of the rest until you're ready.
michel naud
Mes sincères sympathies à Claude, Chantal et Christopher. Grace à sa personnalité chaude et enjouée Kathy s'est rapidement taillé une place dans notre petit clan. Le tout s'est effectué naturellement, sans qu'on s'en rende compte ... C'était l'épouse de Claude, un membre de la famille étendue que l'on acceptait entièrement. J'aimais particulièrement son rire communicatif, son intelligence, son goût pour les livres. Je garderai un souvenir indélébile de son passage dans nos vies.
Jackelyn Cade
Claude…Russell just told me of Kathy’s passing. Sending my most heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
Grant and Pam Bristow
Thinking of you Claude during these most difficult times. We are so glad to have met Kathy on your visit to Nova Scotia. Such a lovely lady. Our most sincere condolences to you and your family.
Micheline
Pour Kathy la combattante qui n'a janais permis a la sp de contrecarrer ses plans de vie, tristement emportée soudainement mais pas par la sp. La tu peux maintenant te reposer mais on est quand même tres triste de ton départ.
Cass
Chantal,
We are all thinking of you at the office. My sincerest condolences to you and your family. Looking forward to fancy coffees when you are back :)
Diane Boucher
To Claude, Chantal and Christopher,
Please accept my deepest sympathies at your loss. I certainly have found memories of all of you, at the house on Church Street. I am lifting you all up to our Lord that gives comfort and peace.
Claude and family;
Sincerest condolences for the loss of your lovely lady.