Katherine Boadwin

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Katherine Louise Boadwin (nee Field)
October 3, 1954 - January 6, 2025



It is with great sadness that we announce that Katherine “Kathy” Louise Boadwin (nee Field), 70, gained her angel wings with her passing on Monday January 6th, 2025.
 
Kathy was born the youngest of seven children on October 3, 1954 to Harry and Irene Field in Hamilton, which she called home until 2018 when she moved to Hagersville to be closer to family. Kathy is survived by her beloved husband of 49 years Philip Boadwin, her two sons Jason and Brian (Katie), and her adoring granddaughters Arizona and Veronica. Kathy was known for her strong will, determination, and love and support for her family.
 
Kathy will be lovingly remembered by her sisters Dale (late Anthony) Szalay; Carolyne (late Gerald) Field Timms; Henrietta (Hugh) Parliament; Faye (Bill) Lootsma, and her many cousins, nieces, and nephews. She is joined in rest by her mother, Irene, her father, Harry, and her brothers Larry, and James (Jim) (Betty). With a strong family tree and a family consisting of both blood ties and bonds formed from the heart, Kathy’s reach was felt deeply and she was cherished by many.
 
She was extremely proud of her long career and employment of over 40 years as a medical secretary, where she kept a number of doctors organized and on-track. Amongst her most significant pride and joy were Arizona and Veronica, who she loved to shop for and spoil. Kathy also thoroughly enjoyed going to watch a variety of the kids events including skating, baseball, hockey and gymnastics.
 
While life threw a number of challenges her way, and she spent many years taking care of Philip with his disabilities, she stayed strong in her dedication and perseverance. Kathy’s loss is deeply felt by her immense family and all those who knew and loved her. Her memory will continue to live on and inspire strength, resilience, and generosity in those whose lives she touched.

A Celebration of Life for Kathy will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.  Arrangements by Hyde & Mott Chapel, Hagersville.  www.rhbanderson.com

Condolences

Posted by patti van dalen on
Brian, Katie, Arizona Veronica(Ronnie )Jason and the and family,

Although we shared grandchildren we also lost a true friend.So sudden such a shock.
Love you guys R.I.P.Kathy
Posted by Terry and Terri-Lynne Buote on
Aunt Kathy - you will be so missed. Your laugh and smile were contagious. You loved your family - especially Arizona and Ronnie. These little girls were lucky to call you Grandma just as I was to call you my Aunt.

Jason and Brian (Katie, Veronica and Ronnie) we were devastated to hear the news and we wish you comfort during your grief and hope the many memories help you through these difficult days.

Love you all.

Terry and Terri-Lynne (Buote)
Posted by Sharon Fess on
Sincere condolences to family. I met Kathy through Senior Support Services as I am a volunteer driver. I always enjoyed our trips together as we always found something to laugh about. She was such a nice lady and friendly. So sorry for your loss.
Posted by Paul and Mattanne on
Aunt Kathy will be so missed.
Love Paul and Maryanne
Posted by Rob Parliament on
This was a huge shock and thinking of everyone. Lots of great memories of Aunt Kathy. Condolences Brian,Katie,Jason and Uncle Phillip.
Love Rob and Em
Posted by Dawn Marie on
Aunt Kathy will be missed. She was a beautiful person and dedicated to her family. Rest in peace. Love Dawn Marie
Posted by Tracey McCarty on
What a tremendous shock & loss to all those who knew & loved Kathy. She was truly "family" to all of us who worked with her over the past several decades at Family Medical Center. Her dedication to her job was incredible & she always went above and beyond to ensure that patients were well looked after. She was fiercely protective of her doctors and never hesitated to speak out if she thought they needed support. She was a devoted caregiver to Philip while continuing to work full time in a career she loved. She was finally able to have some well- deserved rest over the past year in retirement, spending time with family, who were everything to her. Gone too soon but never forgotten.
Posted by Chris and Laurie Field on
Aunt Kathy you were a great person who always brought a smile to our faces with your humor. You will be missed.
Posted by Carolyne Timms on
There is no better friend than a sister as they share a special bond.

Kathy we will miss your sharp wit, your unique sense of humour, your way of always going over and above with any task.
Let’s not forget those extra chocolatey haystacks that would appear at every family gathering. Quite seriously we will miss everything about you.
There is a vacuum that can not be filled.

Special condolences to Jason, Brian, Katie and her two granddaughters Arizona and Veronica whom she adored.

Gone too soon but never forgotten.

Much love Carolyne
Posted by Ed and Carrie Ramsay on
Uncle Philip, Jason, Brian, Katie, Arizona and Veronica,

Words cannot express how devastated we are from the loss of your wife, mom, grandma and our Aunt Kathy. I have so many wonderful memories of her from a very young age. Given her relative closeness in age to the older nieces and nephews she was more like a fun older cousin than an aunt. We could always count on her to help and she never said no when we asked, she always went over and above.

Aunt Kathy brought a smile to our faces every time we saw her. I will continue to hear "oh Carrie" when I say something just to get a reaction, as she did many, many times. We could always count on her to bring far more than she needed to every family gathering. She was so proud of Arizona and Ronnie and I know she will continue to watch down on them with and celebrate every milestone.

We will miss her sense of humour and her quips back to her older sisters who still loved to give their baby sister a hard time.

I send you all the warmest hugs and hope that the many memories you have will provide you great comfort through these difficult times.

Love Carrie and Ed
Posted by Maryanne Davis on
We don't have the words to express how shocked and saddened we were to hear of Kathy's passing. Though many years have passed, the Boadwin family will always be our "next door" neighbors...and friends. We have the fondest memories of so many years spent living happily side by side. And, Nicholas will never forget the delicious haystacks Kathy regularly made and brought over just for him. Klavs, Nicholas and I are sending our sincerest and deepest sympathies to you all along with our hugs and healing thoughts. RIP Kathy.

Love from Maryanne, Klavs, and Nicholas Davis
Posted by Carolyne Timms on
Sorry I inadvertently omitted Phillip. Kathy was Philip’s strongest advocate always there in every difficult occasion.

So very sorry for being negligent in my posting and please accept my sincere condolences Philip. In my thoughts.

Carolyne
Posted by Dale Szalay on
Philip,Jason,Brian Katie,Arizona and Ronnie
What can I say my little sister. You will be missed so much.
Kathy gave her all to everything and everyone,always organized and thoughtful.
She was determined no matter the challenge.
Arizona and Ronnie she loved you dearly
Philip, jason Brian and and Katie you will always have the support of your Aunts, Uncles and cousins.
Love Dale
Posted by Larry and Laura Timms on
Jason, Brian , Katie, Arizona , Ronnie and family;

I remember Aunt Kathy in many ways. I remember the Aunt Kathy who used to “Hotwire” her Chevrolet Vega with screwdriver because her ignition did not work. I remember her as the Aunt who would jump off a roof into a pool at a friends home. I remember the carefree spirit you were!

I remember the caring mother and wife you grew into to. I remember how Brian and Jason were your world.

I also remember the sacrificing person you became as diversity and challenges changed your vision and dreams. You did all of this with wit and self sacrifice.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Larry and Laura
Posted by Bill and Faye Lootsma on
This is one of the most difficult condolences we have ever written. How do you say good-bye and acknowledge the person who has been your partner in crime your whole life? As the two youngest in the family Kathy and I thought our mission in life was to keep our older siblings on their toes and we were darn good at it, right up until the last time we were together. We grew up spending so much of our time with our nieces and nephews that when we married about the same time and had our children at the same time we were ready for parenting.

We have so many memories spent with Philip, Kathy and Jason and Brian and with our whole extended family. One thing we have always been blessed with is to be part of a close knit extended family. Kathy was a very important part of the glue that held us together. She would go above and beyond in her giving. Haystacks were her thing. She would not dare come to a family event without them. She would be the first to defend our family if she thought it needed to be defended. Her wicked sense of humour, her kindness and her total love for family is going to be so greatly missed. Right now there is huge hole in the heart of each family member but especially for Philip, Jason, Brian, Katie and especially Arizona and Ronnie. Kathy loved each of you with a devotion and fierceness that was Kathy.

Always, always in our hearts little sister.

Love Bill and Faye
Posted by Hugh & Henrietta Parliament on
We share your hurt and pain in the unexpected loss of your Mom, Kathy She may have left us but she will never be forgotten. The most important thing in Kathy life was the love for her family Philip,Jason,Brian,Katie,Arizona and Veronica. Kathy was a very dedicated to her family, her work and she always participated in family gatherings.She was our baby sister,a very special baby sister. She leaves a hole in our hearts filled with love
Love Hugh & Henritta
Posted by Joann Bonk on
To say we were shocked when Katie called last Thursday is an understatement! We had a coffee date before the holidays and a chat on New Year’s Day.
We were friends since high school and were often up to the usual teenage shenanigans. Nothing wild, just crazy things like walking on the living room furniture so we didn’t leave footprints on the carpet that Irene vacuumed so diligently with a crevice tool everyday before work, delivering mail when Harry and Irene were at the cottage, making pizza from a box. We lost touch for a while when our children were young, busy with life I guess. She came back into my life after moving to Hagersville to be near Brian’s family and Philip. Her dedication to family cannot be denied, a weekly visit to Philip in Dunnville and so thrilled to be at the arena to watch Arizona and Ronnie skate. Her unfortunate fall took its toll on her, no longer able to be independent, but allowing me to come back into her world. I took great joy in being her chauffeur to doctors appointments as we would laugh and giggle over our teenage excapades.
My families thoughts and prayers are with her entire family, her boys, her sisters , nieces and nephews and of course dear sweet Philip.
Till we meet again my friend, say hi to those we’ve loved and lost.
Joann
Posted by Teresa Szalay on
Brian (Katie, Arizona and Ronnie), Jason and Uncle Philip

Aunt Faye is right in saying this is the hardest thing to write. I am very sorry for your loss. Aunt Kathy was so many things to so many people. Not only was she your mom, grandma, and wife she was an Aunt, Great Aunt and Great Great Aunt, sister, sister in law, in law, friend and so much more. Her leaving us so early was unexpected and devasting. Just a week earlier, New Year's Eve, she was with us having supper and being her sister's (Dale/my mom)partner in games of Euchre. She said she couldn't play but somehow Aunt Kathy and my mom beat Rick and I, three full games before the night was over. She was her funny, witty self and we all (including Alana, Shawn, Sabrina, Andrew, Owen, Katelyn) had a great night. Aunt Kathy shared stories about Beau and Magnum (their dogs), Uncle Philip and other fun things from the past. That night is an awesome memory for us to keep of her. I feel very blessed to call her my Aunt (who was only 9 year and 11 months older), will remember how her door was always open and how she cared deeply for everyone in her life.

Heaven has truly gained an angel, may you rest in peace Aunt Kathy, you deserve it.

Love Teresa (Meece)
Posted by Michelle O'Donnell on
Jason, Brian, Katie, Arizona and Veronica,

I am so very sorry for your loss. Aunt Kathy's amazing sense of humor, quick wit and generous spirit will be truly missed. The kids and I remember her being slightly late for a family gathering and saying she would have been on time but the person in front of her was waiting for right shade of green to move. You never failed to make us laugh.

'A heart is not judged by how much you love, but how much you are loved by others' -- Aunt Kathy was truly loved by many.

Love Michelle, Michael and Alison
Posted by David Szalay on
Uncle Phillip, Jason, Brian, Katie, Arizona and Veronica
Aunt Kathy is loved, appreciated and missed - for all the reasons and more covered above. She was indeed sharp, witty, generous, committed to family - but what is most remarkable is she was able to be all these things even when tired and in times of adversity. So I would like to add tough and resilient to what defined her.
Grateful for all the good memories over the years.

David, Sandra and family
Posted by Nora Premi on
I am so grateful to have had Kathy in my life for so long. As an integral part of Family Medical Centre she had her professional and hard working side on display every day. Patients loved her and she knew them all. If Kathy was off for any reason, they asked about her in concern. She was a dedicated member of the team and a caring friend. We had many side splitting laughs over the years and nothing would stand in her way to provide support in times of challenge. With so many good memories I sadly say goodbye and offer Philip, Brian and Jason and all of her family my deepest condolences. May warm memories help you through this difficult time.
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Posted by Heidi and Kristen Lootsma on
Aunt Kathy, your warmth, kindness, and unwavering love for family will be deeply missed. Your humour had a way of always keeping us on our toes and your generosity and willingness to go above and beyond was admirable. You were always there—ready to help, to listen, to share a joke that made everyone smile.



When it came to your haystacks, there was absolutely no competition as they were always enjoyed by all and missed when they did not show up at family gatherings. 



Visiting your house was always a treat as it reminded us of Grandma and your inheritance of her pride in her house. 



Speaking of Grandma, when you became a grandma yourself, it was so beautiful to listen to the stories you shared about the memories you created with your granddaughters, Arizona and Ronnie, and experience how much joy they brought you.

We are heartbroken but so grateful for the memories. Your spirit, your love, and your laughter will live on in all of us. Rest easy, Aunt Daffy—you will never be forgotten.

Our hearts are with Uncle Phillip, Jason, Brian and their families as we think about you during this difficult time.

Love Heidi, Kristen and family.
Posted by Heidi and Kristen Lootsma on
Aunt Kathy, your warmth, kindness, and unwavering love for family will be deeply missed. Your humour had a way of always keeping us on our toes and your generosity and willingness to go above and beyond was admirable. You were always there—ready to help, to listen, to share a joke that made everyone smile.



When it came to your haystacks, there was absolutely no competition as they were always enjoyed by all and missed when they did not show up at family gatherings. 



Visiting your house was always a treat as it reminded us of Grandma and your inheritance of her pride in her house. 



Speaking of Grandma, when you became a grandma yourself, it was so beautiful to listen to the stories you shared about the memories you created with your granddaughters, Arizona and Ronnie, and experience how much joy they brought you.

We are heartbroken but so grateful for the memories. Your spirit, your love, and your laughter will live on in all of us. Rest easy, Aunt Daffy—you will never be forgotten.

Our hearts are with Uncle Phillip, Jason, Brian and their families as we think about you during this difficult time.

Love Heidi, Kristen and family.
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