Suddenly on Saturday, August 1, 2015, Cassandra (Cassie) De Ruyte, age 19 years, beloved daughter of David and Anne-Marie (Amy) De Ruyte, Caledon. Beloved sister of Martina and Adriana. Cherished granddaughter of Peter and Maria De Ruyte, Newmarket; Mary Allen (Armiento), Toronto. Lovingly remembered by aunts, uncles, cousins, great aunts and great uncles, and good friends.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) on Wednesday, August 5 from one o’clock until time of funeral service in the chapel at 2 o’clock.
Followed by cremation.
Flowers are appreciated, however please consider a charitable donation such as:
LifeLine Canada (Mental Health Initiative) http://www.thelifelinecanada.ca
and Animal Compassion: http://www.mercyforanimals.org
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Shelly King
No words can express the ache we all feel. She will live forever in our hearts and minds.
Larry & Fern Bentley
Words can never describe the pain of losing a child. Our deepest sympathy during this tragic moment and forever.
Larry, Fern, Gord, Lauren
Norma Armiento
Cassandra will be missed by everyone. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Much love and kisses.
The Armientos
Rachel, Ann and Colin Epworth
We are so sorry for your loss, our hearts go out to you all at this tragic time. Thinking of you.
Epworth family
Jimmy and Vindra Devaney
Nothing we say can ease the pain of losing a beloved child. Our most sincere condolonces to the family. God Bless.
Vivien Smith Di Franco
Dear David, Amy, and girls,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of tragedy. God bless Cassandra and you all.
Vivien
Tracy Bonanno
We are very saddened to hear of your recent loss. Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
The Bonanno’s
Bonnie Gross
I worked at Humberview in the Guidance Dept. and knew your daughter. We too lost our daughter Anne 3 months ago suddently and I can tell you that I understand what grief your family are experiencing. Never will live be the same without our precious daughters.
Maxine D'Alfonso
Cassandra’s smile brightened the world around her. Her passion, enthusiasm, and compassion will be greatly missed. There are not enough words to express the sadness, and the loss in her passing. Sending hugs to all who miss her so deeply.
Christina McDevitt
There is never the right words to say because such a thing is so unbelievably tragic and completely without explanation. I know she was loved and I’m sure she knew that. Please know you are too and if you need anything even if just to talk I am here.
All my love
Christina
Paul De Ruyte
You will never forget her. It will get easier to remember as time goes by. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help.
Wendy Chadwick
Dave, Amy and Family I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. There are no words that can possibly help in this most tragic time. My heart goes out to you.
Mary Anne & Steve Ciuciura
We are heartbroken for your/our loss. Such a beautiful young lady…gone too soon. Cassie will be always loved and never forgotten. Many blessing to all of you.
xoxo
Mare & Steve
Felicia Miedema
I danced with Cassandra and was touched by her lovely spirit. We are deeply saddened and in shock. My deepest condolences to you. She will be greatly missed.
Lesley chapman
Mary Anne and Steve
How hearts and our thoughts go to you and your family at this very sad time
With our prayers
from all of us from ETG xx
Shay Allen
My deepest condolences to the De Ruyte family and the many that loved her – I went to elementary school with Cassie for 7 years and will never forget the size of her heart. This is a devastating loss and she will surely not be forgotten; a true tragedy. Sending my heart and sympathy.
Mrs Haber
My deepest condolences to all who knew and loved Cassandra. She was my student for several years and we even collaborated together on,’Taste of the Humberview’. I saw such a bright, passionate light in Cassandra.. I am so saddened that she left this world so soon. May she rest in peace.
Merle Metalin
My condolences to your family. There are no words. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Ruth & Kyle Pickersgill
Mary Anne & Steve. We are saddened to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Kyle & Ruth.
Kelly and Keith Morgan
Dearest Amy and family, our hearts are with you now, may you somehow find peace as you celebrate a beautiful spirit
Renee Shorter
Anne-Marie,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family at this incredibly difficult time.
Sincerely,
Renee Shorter
Glenn and Gwyneth
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you – Dave, Amy, Martina and Adriana – after the, far too premature, passing of your beloved daughter and sister, Cassandra.
Glenn, Gwyneth, Jaimie and Andrew Cheeseman and Doreen Gibb
Sian Leyshon-Doughty
My heart goes out to Cassandra’s family and friends. As a student in my class at Humberview she demonstrated integrity and honesty, compassion for others, and passion for what she believed in. She challenged herself and those around her to think critically by asking questions and seeking the truth. (She also made a wickedly tasty, nutritious no-bake date brownie with chocolate-avocado icing for a health class assignment, proving that you don’t need refined sugar to make a delicious treat.) I am so sad to hear this news. We have lost a wonderful young woman.
The Pilkingtons
Our deepest condolences for the loss of your daughter. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Tracey and Jeff Pilkington and family
( Tony and Sams neighbour)
Carly Armstrong
I have known Cassie almost my entire life, having shared wonderful memories with her at both Palgrave Public School and Humberview Secondary School. I spent all of this time truly humbled by her remarkable ability to care for others and her passion to better the world. We lost a wonderful person far too soon, but Cassie will live on in our memories forever. Sending my thoughts and heartfelt condolences to the De Ruyte for this tragic loss.
Mike Duncan & Mia Grande
Dear Dave, Amy and Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult sad time and please accept our deepest condolence. From our hearts to yours.
Mike & Mia
Sarah Saccomanno
To the friends and family of Cassie,
I’m extremely saddened by the loss of such a beautiful soul. It was a blessing to have known her. Her voice was strong, her smile was bright, and heart was filled with compassion. She shared many treasures that I still hold dear to me- one of which is one of the most important inspirations for my music. She is a strong, permanent inspiration in my life, and I know she will be remembered with love and reverie.
Please accept all my love and condolences. This world has lost a beautiful, strong woman. I know her soul will remain with us, and I am most certain that she will never be forgotten. She has touched many people.
With love xo
Karen Dales
My deepest condolences on the loss of your daughter. I cannot imagine anything worse than what you must be going through, and my heart aches for you.
My deepest condolences,
Karen Dales
Mark, Deb, Marika & Ben
Our sincere condolences to your family. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers at this challenging time.
The Galea Family
Shannon McCauley
I am so saddened to hear of Cassandra’s passing. As a teacher at Humberview I had many conversations with Cassandra. She was a beautiful and confident young woman, inside and out. My thoughts are with your family.
Derwin Mak
I am very sorry to hear about this loss. I can tell that she was loved during her time here. I am keeping her and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I hope your family finds the strength to get through this time.
Sincerely,
Derwin.
Lee
Such sad news. I’ll always remember her as a shining star, she was such a lovely young lady. Prayers to you all.
Lisa McInnis-Cruz
Cassandra, you were so beautiful inside and out, true to your path, compassionate and an old soul. I loved dancing with you and seeing you at the studio. You blossomed on stage. You will be missed and every memory of you cherished. My heart goes out to your family and loved ones. Shine Bright!
Karen Ramsook
Anne-Marie my thoughts and prayers ae with you and your family during this difficult time.
Denise Heslop
Anne-Marie,
My deepest condolences go out to you and your family for the loss of your daughter.
Denise
Diane & Jeremy
The words simply don’t exist, I hope there is time for happier memories amongst the inevitable tears.
She will always be with you even though you will be without her.
Love to all
Di and Jez x x
Nancy Blackall & Barbara Monger
No that Cassie is in a Better Place..In the Arms of God.. To all the De Ruyte Family
you are in our Prayers and Our Hearts go out to you all…
Nancy & Barbara
Angelo Mione
Our most sincere and deepest sympathy, Anne Marie and David, to you and to you families: Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the Lord, in His mercy, give Her Peace in Her Eternal Life.
Angelo and Franca, Tom and David mione
Lis Henry
My prayers go out to Cassie’s family and friends. She was never in one if my classes at Humberview, but I got to know her through her participation in leadership activities.
Joe & Sharon Duggan
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Your family is in our prayers.
Lorelea Rice
What heartbreaking news. Cassandra was a student of mine at Humberview and was such a beautiful young lady both inside and out. She had so much love to share with everyone who surrounded her and she was a strong advocate for equality and change. I will always remember the profound conversations we had and her ability to express herself through writing. She had just come back to visit earlier this year and to share her continued excitement for nutrition and travel. This is such a tragic loss.
My deepest condolences to the De Ruyte family.
Tracey McGetrick
Anne-Marie and family – there are no words to express what I want to say. I am so sorry for your loss.
Kim Cohen
Words can not covey how sad and sorry I am to hear about Cassie.
She was a beautiful girl inside and out and I enjoyed her spending time at our home.
Know I am thinking of you, and sending much love, strength, and prayers to you all.
Kim Cohen (Amber’s mom)
Patti and Scott Bond
Much love and prayers to you all at this heartbreaking time. May your memories bring you comfort.
Scott and Patti Bond.
Susan Jones
I can’t begin to imagine the loss that you are feeling today. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Victoria Copeland
My heart is so saddened today to hear about Cassie’s passing.
I remember your family and all your lovely daughters so well from Palgrave School.
My sympathy to your whole family.
Linda
I was so shocked and saddened to hear the news of Cassie’s passing. She was an incredibly compassionate person and her warmth and kindness was evident to all. She was a champion of all living creatures without a voice. especially animals, and was committed to making the world a better place. We will miss her and are sending love and support to all of her loved ones.
The Cashen's
So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love to you all.
Lucas
Dear De Ruyte Family,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Please know that I am praying for your family and asking that you would find comfort and peace in Christ in the midst of your mourning.
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” – Psalm 34:18; 145:19; 147:3
You are loved,
Lucas
James Armiento and Family
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family
The Yaremko Family
Our deepest condolences to your family for this sudden loss.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pat, Sharon & Alex
Martin Cottreau
Anne-Marie & family,
I am so very sorry for your loss – I cannot imagine a more difficult loss than the loss of a child.
My deepest condolences.
Martin & family
Phil Gotfried
I am so sorry for your families loss. I can’t even begin to understand the feelings you’re all going through. I send you and my families deepest condolences and I’ll be keeping you all in my thoughts.
Suzanne Church, Michael Green & Family
The news was so inconceivably shocking and wholly unfathomable. It’s unnatural and just cosmically wrong for a child to predecease a parent. Nothing can fill the void, but hopefully, the love and support of family and friends can provide some small comfort.
Our thoughts have been, and shall remain, with you and your family.
Tragic beyond comprehension.
Michael, Suzanne, Stephanie and Renée
Walter Lolli
My heart goes out to the entire family. When I taught Cassie back in Grade 4, I remember her as a wonderful easy-to-please child who always tried her best at everything. Cassie was a sweet lovely girl. She often smiled when I sang her name, “Cassandra Lucia” every time she put up her hand to answer a question.
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Sandy Kockovski
Dear Anne Marie,
There are no words that I have to console you and your family at the time. Your loss is one no parent ever dreams of. May your precious daughter live on in your hearts and be the guiding light that shines as your guardian angel. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May you hold strong and turn to each other for strength, for peace and for love.
Please accept My sincerest, deepest and most heartfelt sympathies,
Sandy Kockovski
Rick,Pat,Melissa,Christopher,Elisa & Brooklynn
We would just like to Thank you for the opportunity to share in the Celebration of Cassie Life today. The service was very comforting and the words spoken were a testament to the love everyone has for Cassie.
You are a very strong family, full of love for each other, that will help all of you get through these very sad days ahead.
I have no doubt that Cassie will live on forever in the hearts and memories of everyone she touched.
Lots of love to All of you !
Susan and Michael Harris
Words cannot express the deep sadness and overwhelming sympathies extended to you all at this time.
So saddened to hear of this tragic, sudden loss.
Susan (HH), Michael, Sarah, Lauren and Andrew
Anuka
My deepest condolences to the de Ruyte family. Cassandra was a lovely person and I feel lucky to have known her. There is nothing worse than this kind of loss and I am so sorry. My thoughts are with you.
Stephanie Nurse
My condolences and deepest sympathies to your family.
I taught Cassie at Humberview and loved her passion and wit. I hope that time will lessen your grief and strengthen the memories of this passionate and lovely young woman.
My prayers go out to you at this difficult time,
Stephanie
Khan family
There are no words to ease the grief in your hearts.
We are truly sorry for you loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and to all that were honoured with cherished memories of Cassandra as she blessed this world.
Respectfully,
Mehrab
Jim & Susan Corrigan
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. May you take comfort in your memories
Alison Harrington McCabe
My heartfelt sympathies for Cassandra’s family and friends. Although I didn’t have the pleasure of teaching Cassandra, I knew her through her contributions and leadership in Family Studies classes and Taste of the Humberview. Her positivity, leadership, loving spirit and beautiful smile will continue to shine in our hearts.
Sheila Arscott
I was so saddened to hear the news of Cassie’s passing. She was such a sweet, gentle and loving child. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Sheila Arscott
Nancy Beltrame
Aug. 7-2015
Dear Anne-Marie, David, Martina, Adriana, Grandparents and Nonna
May memories comfort you and bring you peace at this tragic loss
With deepest sympathies.
Nancy beltrame
Carolyn Maw
I am so sorry to hear about Cassie’s passing. I taught her in grade 6 at Palgrave in my early days as a new teacher. She was always willing to help me out and was an “old soul” who was wise beyond her years. Please accept my sympathy and thoughts at this time.
Carolyn Maw
Dragonfly Dance Studio
The Dragonfly family is extremely saddened by the sudden passing of the lovely Cassandra. She was a very passionate and dedicated dance student, always pushing her limits, always giving her best and always eager to improve, experience, express and share her joy of dance; her energy was always up and a lovely smile always adorned her lovely face. Her sensitive self cared deeply for several causes and her light shone through the whole room every time she was in class or on stage. Our hearts are broken to hear this news and our thoughts, love and prayers go to her family and friends. She will be dearly missed and dearly remembered by all her dance sisters.
Much love and our deepest sympathies,
Zahira, Ruyah, Anuka, Riannagh and all the students and staff at Dragonfly who had the joy of meeting and dancing with Cassandra.
Rosetta Reale
I am very sorry to hear about Cassandra’s passing. I had the pleasure of teaching Cassie at Humberview a few years ago. Cassie was caring, kind, and always willing and ready to help. She will be dearly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to Cassie’s friends and family.
Tami Ernst
I met Cassandra at the 2013 Woodstock Fruit Festival, which was a family friendly vegan retreat in Upstate New York. She and some other really nice ladies and I were all bunk mates in the same cabin. We spent the days attending seminars on health & fitness, and the nights dancing by a huge bonfire where (without alcohol or anything else) people just seemed to be high on life while having fun and being amongst hundreds of friends. I loved bunking with Cassandra, she was unforgettable. I remember admiring her free spirit and self confidence when she danced, it was really beautiful. I’m sorry the world lost such a wonderful soul. My thoughts and prayers for her friends and family.
Dominique Ursini
My deepest condolences to the De Ruyte family.
Cassie and I had gone to elementary school together for 4 years we had become inseparable. I charish the memories we made together when all there was to worry about in life was how much raw cookie dough was too much and how late we could stay up and watch movies together. I can replay the days as they were yesterday and not 5 years ago.
Cassie was one of the most understanding and kind people I was ever glad to be friends with.
She will forever be missed but will always be in my heart.
Sophie and Soultana Katergos
Mom and I would like to offer our deepest heart-felt condolensces for the loss of this beautiful angel. She was a beautiful spirit and a kind and generous heart and there are no words to offer to ease the tremendous pain you must be feeling. We remember her wonderful laugh and warm embrace with fondness and hope that through time the pain will be eased. She will be sorely missed and never forgotten.
Katrina DiPietrantonio
There are no words that I can truly say to console you and your family. My heart is breaking at your loss. I’m so sorry for both Dave and Amy. Losing a child is unimaginable and I know the road will be rough. My thoughts and prayers go out to you both and to Tina and Adrianna. My thoughts and prayers to you all.
Jade Powell
I was Cassie’s friend for years, though we never met personally. We spoke every day for such a long time. We hadn’t spoken in a long while, and I was going to try to reconnect with her today. I can’t believe I’m here now, writing a condolence note. Words can’t go far enough.
Cassie was beautiful inside and out. She could make me scream with laughter from across a whole ocean. I adored her. She was kind, funny, bright. A day didn’t go by where there wasn’t something I was itching to tell her when I got home.
I’m so sorry to all of you.