CASSAR, Catherine Ann

Peacefully and wrapped in the love of her family, Catherine (Cathy) passed away at Barrie’s Royal Victoria Hospital at the age of 79 on Sunday, October 10, 2021. Born in Paisley, Scotland to William and Mary McAleer, the family immigrated to Canada and settled in Barrie, Ontario. Cathy married Bernard Victor Cassar in 1962 and started a family shortly there after. The Cassars moved to Orangeville in 1967 and spent several years calling Orangeville home before Cathy returned to Barrie. Cathy is predeceased by husband Bernie Cassar, parents William and Mary, brothers David and Ronnie and nephew Scott. She was a terrific Wife, Mom, Grandmother, Sister and Aunt. Her strong will, spirit and remarkable dance steps with brother Bill, will be missed by sons Steve, Tony and daughter-in-law Nicole, brother Bill and sister-in-law Aida McAleer, grandchildren Felicia, Tristan, Stuart and Allison. As well as great-granddaughter Lucy. Sending their Aunt love is Niece Sarah, Nephews Rob (Chris), Jeff (Jillian) and Taylor (Vanessa). Our family would like to the thank the compassionate staff at RVH as well as Whispering Pines Retirement Home. There will be a Celebration of Life held at the Royal Canadian Legion on Ferris Lane., Barrie on Sunday, May 29th, 2022 at 1 pm. Please join the family and help celebrate a life well lived.