Beautiful tribute to Cathy. She will live on in the memories of so many people she touched along the way. Hugs to you and your beautiful family. Nick, you and Cathy raised amazing kids.

No one is ever gone who is remembered. I join you in remembering Cathy. And although I didn't know her well, I've come to know her through the memories you and your family have shared. You certainly were blessed!

Cathy is never far from our thoughts, and we think of you and the kids all the time. I could never forget Cathy and the impact she had on my life! So glad to hear of Quinn's arrival, and James' and Brynn's marriage - joy in the midst of grief is what carries us through it. Wishing you love and more joy and many heartfelt hugs, <3 Shari

Nick, rest assure, no one will ever forget Cathy. She was a force of greatness and we know you will carry her memory on, as will we. I will miss Cathy forever. I agree with you about Uncle Cork. Growing up, this possibility never crossed our minds. I have to tell you though, we were blessed as a family to get you and your love for her has always inspired us. In fact, the honor to have been born into this family and growing up with Jeanette, Larry, Cathy and Chris made life seem like a bowl of fresh picked strawberries. Thank you for your graciousness all these years. Much love, Becky

Aw, Nick - we think of you, Cathy and the family daily!! It warms our hearts to hear of the joys in your lives these days and, rest assured, Cathy will NEVER be forgotten by us and we're sure most feel the same way! We love you lots and are sending you comfort and hugs - The Tangeman Trio, Allen, Kim and Matthew

Thank you, Nick, for the beautiful writing on Cathy. Each of you have been in my thoughts and prayers as this day has approached. There is just something about this first anniversary of a loss of a very dear loved one. Speaking from experience, it seems like just yesterday and yet in someways it seems so far away; thence, the concern about our loved one being forgotten. Trust me, Cathy will never leave our minds. She was one of a kind with a vibrant spirit, a contagious laugh, wonderful stories, a personality that drew so many close to her and a legacy that will live on forever. Your family will always be a very strong part of the MacKinnon family and we are blessed to call you our *cousin ". Love to you all.

2019 was a hard hard year.
Loosing Cathy is still unbelievable. I’ve thought of her a lot over the past year.
She was a special gift to everyone. I can still hear her voice and see her beautiful smile.
She will never be forgotten.💕

Nick, just yesterday I said to Ron I believe it's been a year now since Cathy passed. It seems unreal it has already been a year. I've thought of you, James, Katie and the entire family daily as I always hold you up in prayer. I can only imagine the emptness you are all feeling in loosing Cathy. I know you will all do a great job in sharing her with your granddaughters, and congratulations on the new one! Thank you for sharing your thoughts of Cathy and your family news. Would love to talk sometime, please call me, when you have the opportunity, (503) 668-9196, I am home now having been laid-off from my job, (I tried to call you not long ago, but the phone number I had was not a good number). Sending love and hugs to all of you,
Cousin Kelly

Nick thank you for sharing your thoughts with all of us. I miss her terribly even though we didn’t see each other often she was and still is in my heart! I would like to share my memory of this awful day last year ... I was in the middle of cleaning up from a yard sale , of all things, when I received a call from a friend that Cathy had passed... I broke into tears and a sudden gust of wind came up and blew a packet of flower seeds, from out of no where ,right on to table in front of me ... I looked down and they were a packet of Forget-me-nots!!!! To this day I have them in a place that I pass by daily! I will never forget my beautiful friend ! Even the others who were helping that day will remember that moment.

Nick...
Being new to this game, I am feeling firsthand what you first felt a year ago. Losing Lyle is the hardest life-event I’ve ever endured and it gives me so much more appreciation for what you and your family have experienced. I loved Cathy so much. She was more than a trainer to me, she was also my friend. I’m praying for you and your family, I’m happy to see all the photos, and I wish you all many happy memories of your beautiful wife, mom, grandma, daughter and friend.
Much love...
Karen 💕