Obituary of Catherine Irvine

IRVINE, Catherine Lindsay (née Donnachie), Went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 11, 2021, in her 96th year. She was born Catherine Lindsay Donnachie on July 21, 1925, in Ayr, Scotland, and grew up with five brothers and sisters. During WWII, she met a young Canadian airman, Roger Irvine. Roger and Cathie exchanged letters until after the war, when Roger sent a friend to her door to deliver an engagement ring. She emigrated to Guelph, Ontario, Canada and married Roger on February 1, 1947. Despite making Canada home, she never lost her Scottish brogue or her knack for making the perfect shortbread. Cathie is predeceased by her husband, Roger, and her son and daughter-in-law, Don and Sue Irvine. She leaves behind three children and their spouses: Rob and Judi Irvine, Susan and Bryan Bitton, and Sandy and Rico Sabatini. She also leaves fifteen grandchildren and twenty-five great grandchildren. The family would like to thank all the staff of St. Luke’s Place in Cambridge for their care and compassion. Funeral service will be held at Lakeside Church 7654 Conservation Road, Guelph on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. All are welcome. You must call the funeral home at 519-824-0031 to register your attendance, and masks are required. Arrangements entrusted to GILCHRIST CHAPEL – McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Society 519-836-7672 or to Arkell Road Bible Chapel 519-836-4593. We invite you to leave your memories and donations online at: www.gilchristchapel.com and they will be forwarded to the family. Service Information Service Date Wednesday, November 17, 2021 Service Time 11:00 a.m. Service Location Lakeside Church Burial Date November 17, 2021 Burial Time following service Burial Location Woodlawn Memorial Park Requested Charity Alzheimers Society or Arkell Road Bible Chapel