Mary and John:
I can’t begin to tell you how shocked and sorry I was when I looked into Egan’s web page to check on another one and found Catherine Barnes there. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I can’t think of anything worse to happen to someone than to have to bury their child.
Doris

Dear Jack, Mary, Danaca & family: Our condolences at the loss of such a special daughter, sister and aunt.

Catherine was always a determined girl and woman thoughout her short life and her incredible enthusiasm for just causes will be something in our memories that will never fade away.

Linda & Brian

I am so sad to hear about Catherine. She was always the one to make me feel comfortable at our large family functions, and she will be missed deeply. I wish you all my blessings and support through this tragic time.

Danaca, I am so sorry to hear of you loss of your sister..such a tradgic thing at so very very young. I’m not sure even how to express condolances at something so shockingly sad. Peace be with your family in this time of sorrow.

Sincere sympathies to the whole family. Even though we have never met we have one thing in common. DBA. My 31 yr. daughter and her 2 sons age 6 and 2 have DBA. We’re presently going through a long difficult transplant for the 2 yr. old. We are from Manitoba. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Big Hugs.

Mary, John and Family. I am so sorry for your loss. Catherine will be missed by all the DBA people especially Amanda and myself. She was such a nice and caring Lady. I wish you all my blessings and will always have Catherine in my heart.

John, Mary,, Danaca & family…..May the memories of Catherine help you find peace to bring comfort and courage to face the days ahead. Catherine brought so many ‘gifts’ to our lives. She will remain in our hearts forever!
R.I.P. ‘Godchild’ Catherine Erin

I am shocked and saddened by the news of Catherine’s passing. She and I first met at the Bolton Holy Family Squirettes. We spent many convention times together. My deepest condolences to you all during this difficult time. Keep her memory alive by sharing all of the wonderful things she did in her short life.

Dear Mary and John,
We are so sorry to hear about dear Catherine. Our condolences! We will keep her and your family in our prayers. Keep the faith and know that she is with God in Heaven.
Love Kieron, Diana and family

Dear Mary, John, Danaca and Family:

We are deeply saddened by your loss.
Catherine was indeed a very special spirit and we all felt privileged to know her. She lived her physically challenging but amazingly full life with love, compassion, courage and dignity.
May you be comforted by her loving memory.

With much love,
Lois, Steve and Family

I am very sorry to hear the news about Catherine. We both went to the same high school. I remember her as a very nice and friendly person. My thoughts are with you.

I went to high school with Catherine so I am sorry to hear of her passing. My condolences to the family. I recall her always smiling and being very kind.

Dearest John, Mary, Danaca, Peter, Kyle, Johnnie and Daniel – We will remember every special moment, the happy times and celebrations. We will remember the childhood years, the twinkle in her eyes and her infectious giggles. We will remember her loving heart and generous spirit. Always. Wishing you peace and the comfort of knowing that Catherine will always be with you. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Ann & Bill

Catherine wasn’t 1 in a million, she was 1 in 7 billion in the world, there is, or was no one like her. The World isn’t as interesting now, I’m so sad. sorry to the family, I never met any of you but I wanted to write something for her on here. her honesty changed my life, she inspired me to be a better person.

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I knew Catherine from TGH and will always remember her for her friendly and welcoming nature, her fun-loving spirit and her ever present smile. She was a ray of sunshine and warmth that filled a room. She will never be forgotten.

For such a small person she had a big heart. For such a short life she lived it to the fullest. She had the heart of a lion and the courage of a gladiator. She fought a fight that none of us would envy, yet she had an attitude few of us could attain. She will be missed, yet her legacy of courage will live with us all. She will walk with the Lord and Heaven will be her new home. No more pain, no more sorrow, just walking on streets paved of gold, hand in hand with her Savior. May the Lord bless her and keep her in his care untill we meet again.

Dear Mary and John,
My hear breaks for your loss. Catherine was a dear little soul with such a sweet and caring manner. She touched a great many lives during her short life – I know she touched mine and I will hold those memories close to my heart. Love, Carol and Larry

Dear Mary & John

Thinking special thoughts of you and the family at this sad time. We will hold you in our prayers.

God Bless

Dear Mary, John and Danaca,
We are quietly sharing your grief. We know what a close family you are and what a special spot Catherine held. For certain, we always enjoyed talking with Catherine. She was relentless in spirit, enthusiasm, humour and courage.and was clearly very intelligent. She will be remembered fondly by all who knew her.
Love, Rhea and Phil

Dear Mary, John, Danaca & family,

As you go through this time of sadness may you know in your heart how very much others care. Our deepest sympathy.

Love Ilene & Will

John and Mary:
Our profound sympathies on your loss.

Dear John & Mary:

Our hearts go out to you at this very sad time. We definitely know your feelings!! Our prayers and thoughts are with the entire family. Zehrs will not be the same .

So incredibly sorry for your loss. Sad that we never got a chance to meet Catherine. Praying that God gives you all the strength you will need in your time of grief.

Our family used to live on the same street as Catherine many years ago. My brother Allan and I have many fond memories playing together along with Catherine and other children from the street. I will never forget such great memories and such a great person. Thank you Catherine for such wonderful childhood memories. We send our condolences to your family and friends. May you find peace in such a difficult time.

Dear Mary, John, Danaca and family,
Our hearts go out to you in this time of sorrow. Catherine was a very special person, she taught the rest of us what courage truly is. She is in Heaven now, and her pain and suffering is over.
God Bless you all during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathies
Frank and Mary

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter Catherine. Our sincere condolences go out to you and your family.

Al & NIna

Dear John,Maryand Danaca. I did not know Catherine but remember her at Vic’s party when she was so sweet and kind to Danaca’s little boys. She was a special dayghter and you will miss her. Deepest sympathies, Margaret Solar

Mary, I am so sorry to hear about Catherine, from all my family to yours we have you in our prayers, and will be thinking of you all.
Love Courtney Halkett- Laird & family!

Dear Mary, John, Danaca and family,

We were so very sorry to hear about Catherine. We wish you love and support during this difficult time.

Our sincere condolences,
Neilia and Jeff

Mommy Mary, Daddy John, Danaca, Peter and Family,

I am so lucky to have had the priveledge of having Catherine in my life for the last 30 years. It is hard for me to imagine my life without Catherine, She was more a sister than a friend. She was always there, in every childhood memory that I have growing up on Birchview cres. She taught me about what being strong was, what being brave was and how to smile and have fun no matter what. She will be forever missed.

– Alison

Our love and Prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
We will have you in our prayers and in our hearts, love always.

Those we love don’t go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.

Alison and Mickael

Dear Barnes family, I cannot tell you how sorry I am. People are not supposed to lose their children, and being a mother now I just can’t imagine what you must be going through….my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Catherine was one of my very best friends throughout elementary school and I only have wonderful, beautiful memories of her in my heart. She was truly an amazing, kindred soul and I am so lucky and blessed to of had her in my life. Please stay strong xoxo

We extend to Mary and John, Danaca and Peter, and the boys, our deepest sympathy in the death of Catherine, your cherished daughter, sister, and aunt. We did meet Catherine a few times with her lovely smile. We are sad to hear of your loss. Your Condo Neighbours.

My condolences to Mary, John, Danaca & family on your recent loss of your beloved daughter & sister Catherine.
May she rest in peace
Please know that you are in my thoughts & prayers.

To the Barnes family,

I am saddened to hear of the passing of Catherine. She and I were friends in elementary school, and went to high school together. She was always one to be smiling and laughing. She had an infectious laugh! I know she will be missed by all who loved her and cared about her. Your family is in my prayers.

I wish to say how sorry I am to hear about Catherine. She was a
lovely girl to know. She always asked how our daughter was doing.
Our Son was the one who told me of her passing, and I was really
shocked! We all send our condolences to the family and prayers.

Mary, John & Danaca & Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. We both know what you are feeling, and are here to talk if you need to. Kathi remembers meeting Catherine when she was supply teaching at PJP and Catherine was in tears because Kathi wasn’t her ‘real’ teacher. She warmed up eventually, and left with a smile. The same smile that was ALWAYS on her face. Catherine is certainly being comforted in the arms of God. May all of you know that comforting arms are here as well.

Dear Mary and family.
I am so shocked and saddened to hear of Catherine’s passing.
I have been off work for just over 2 months and was just asking last week if anyone had heard how she was coming along. I was shocked to get an email a few days later stating this news.
She was so looking forward to a new and different life.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
She is no longer suffering, she is now rejoicing with God, the angels and all that have gone before.
She will be watching over you all and one day you will all meet again.
Until then, the hurt of her loss is evident in all of us, so I pray that God will surround us all in His loving arms and comfort us in this difficult time.
R.I.P. My dear young lady.
You had so much love for your family and you and I talked so much about your nephew.
I will miss you and your Mom.
God Bless and keep you all!!!!!

For those of you who do not know me, I was one of Catherine’s R.N.’s from TGH , who looked after her many times over these last 3 1/2 years.

Dear John, Mary Danaca & family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Birchview Cres. was a special place for everyone, young and old, to grow and Catherine’s smile made it that much more special.
With deepest sympathy
Anne

Dear Mary, John and Family
Please accept my deepest condolences
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time.
Catherine is now with all the Angels.

Dear Mary and John,

It is with shock and sadness that you informed me of the loss of your remarkable daughter. She was a ray of brightness each time she walked into my office. I can only imagine the void this makes in your heart. She will be missed and always remembered.

Mary and family,

The news of Catherine’s passing has hit close to our hearts. We have lost a family member at TGH and will always remember her cute smile and loving personality. May she be at peace and look after all of you. God bless!

Dear Mary and John, Danaca and family.

We are so saddened by Catherine’s passing. Her spirit, her strength and her joy was such a gift. A very special lady who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Please accept our deepest condolences.

Sincere condolences from our family to yours. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dear Mary, John, Danaca and family – although it has been over 20 years since we have been in touch I was saddened to hear the news about Catherine’s death so young. Leila forwarded the news to me. Reading the beautiful comments from all your friends above she obviously had a great impact on them all and will be missed. My deepest sympathies to you all.

Dear Catherine’s family – please accept my most sincere condolences. I am so heavily saddened by the loss of such a beautiful soul. Catherine was a very good friend of my sisters and made an instant and incredibly positive impression on my life from the moment I met her. One I will never forget. She was always smiling, laughing and lighting up the room. A true breath of fresh air, selflessly making the world a better place for everybody else. I have so much admiration for her. Such a kind and beautiful heart I feel extremely privileged to have known.
Adrienne

There are no words… only tears and prayers. May God’s grace and cherished memories of your precious Catherine give you strength and comfort. Praying for your entire beautiful family with sympathy, friendship and love.

John, Mary and Danaca. Our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Catherine. “Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.” Inuit proverb. Jack and Lynne McFarland.

Danaca,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your sister. I can only imagine the pain and sorrow you must be feeling. My heart goes out to you and your family at this time.

Dear Mary & John

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to you and family
My thoughts and prayers will be with you at this sad time.

I am a Thalassemia patient at TGH, and although I didn’t know Catherine very well, I do remember that she always had a smile on her pretty face and a kind word for everyone in the room. I was very shocked to here of her passing and I send my deepest condolences to the family. Hold her memory close and dear and she will never really be too far away.
Kathie

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss your your daughter. I remember Catherine as a little girl running the halls at Pope John Paul II School, always participating in all the events with a smile. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.

Dan & I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you & your family. I’ll always remember Catherine as having a great smile & although I hadn’t seen her in a very long time, she will be fondly remembered! To Mary, John, Danaca & family, our thoughts & prayers are with you all! May she rest in peace!

Dan & I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you & your family. I’ll always remember Catherine as having a great smile & although I hadn’t seen her in a very long time, she will be fondly remembered! May she rest in peace!

Dear Mary and John and family,
I want to send my sincere sympathy at the loss of Catherine. She was such a fighter! This spirit will continue on in the nephews she loved so dearly.
Catherine was always focused and determined to do what she wanted to do. Despite the outcome I hope you find comfort in the fact you supported her decision to pursue a cure. We will all miss her in the medical day unit at Toronto General.
You will be in my thoughts.

Mommy Mary, Daddy John, Danaca, Peter and Family,

I will always have the best memories of Catherine. Growing up and playing on Birchview Cres., sneaking around the block to garage sales, taking Cindy, Rusty or Penny for a walk, playing at the cottage, Alison and I “helping” Katie open her presents at every childhood party, taking our first day of school photos… I am so happy that she was able to be a bridesmaid at my wedding.
Catherine was our sister, not just a best friend.
I still can not fathom a world without Katie but she is still with us in all the joyful memories we have of her.
Love you all so much.

~ For Katie

The angels looked down from heaven one night
They searched for miles afar,
And deep within the distance
They could see a shining star.

They knew that very instant
That the star was theirs to gain,
So they took you up to heaven
Forever to remain.

Look down on us from heaven
Keep us free from hurt and pain,
You’ll always be within my heart
Until we meet again.

All our love Always, Angela, Ricker and Holly

Condolences to John, Mary and family. Catherine was very special to tina and I. She always shared beautiful stories about her family particularly her two nephews that she worshipped so dearly. Her lovely smile and positive attitude will be greatly missed.

Mary, I am so sorry to hear about your loss of your Catherine. She was a gift. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Mommy Mary and Daddy John, Danaca and Pete, and Family,

Growing up on Birchview Crescent, we were blessed with a second family. To me, Catherine was another big sister, and a friend. Always positive, and generous, and always welcoming. Some of my most fond memories of Catherine is when we would visit at the cottage, playing card games, swimming in the pool, picking berries, and bon fires.

Growing up, Catherine was someone I could always be myself around even being just the awkward little sister. She made me feel valued and included, even though I was probably a little pest. She lived her life in a way that taught me being different, and being yourself, is not something you should ever apologize for, you should do it proudly and relentlessly and make your own joy out of all the beautiful things life has to offer.

My heart is with you,

Love,

Laura

Our world can’t be the same without you, Catherine, but because of you the world was made more beautiful.

In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Catherine was an inspiration to me. She always had a smile and words of welcome when I visited the family. She liked to laugh and she she knew many interesting facts. She was a beautiful lady. God tests us and her test was more difficult than most.

God alone decides our time of departure (40:68), those who depart before the age of 40 go to heaven (46:15), and the righteous do not experience death, God takes their soul before the body dies (44:56). I am sad she departed this world, but I am happy the Most Gracious found a place for her in His kingdom.

To the Barnes Family,
I was shocked and saddened to read about the passing of Catherine in the newspaper. Such a great loss for Bolton (and the world) this week, losing two wonderful citizens. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God bless.
Danielle

Dear Mary, John, Danaca & family,
So sad to hear the news from Pamela about Catherine. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.

To The Barnes Family
I was truly sad to learn of Catherine’s passing. When I think of Catherine, I think of the word exceptional. She was an exceptional child full of laughter and determination, she had an exceptional support system within her family and she appeared to grow into an exceptional young woman. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Dear Barnes family,
I was shocked to see your sad news. It was just before your move that I had a long chat with Catherine. I have always thought her a sweet girl, with a sweet singing voice. Always smiling.
My thoughts are with you all. love, Susan Dean

Dear Mary, John & family,

Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your daughter Catherine.

Dear Mary and John , Was so very sad to hear of your sad news. We were in Florida so could not be at Catherine’s funeral. I cannot imagine the pain of loosing a daughter. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.

John, Mary, Danaca, Pete, Kyle, Johnnie, Daniel. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. My Lil Cuz Katie will always be with us in our hearts and memories. I was on a motorcycle trip in Las Vegas Nevada when I found out about Catherine’s passing. Carried her with me through out the trip as Catherine would have done….LIVE and ENJOY LIFE to the fullest! Thinking of you all and sending positive vibes and my prayers to everyone. Love John and Mary’s Godchild Lauren/Loli

Mary and Family:

Having met your lovely daughter only once I still remember her beautiful smile. She carried it so proudly throughout her roller coaster life of health issues. May special memories and friends carry you “on eagle wings” throughout this difficult time.

Catherine worked for me as a Polling Officer in the last election. She not only approached the job with enthusiam, but she greeted every voter with a smile. I couldn’t ask to work with a nicer person. My heart goes out to you.

Dear John, Mary and Danaca,
I was so sad to hear about Catherine’s passing from my mother.
I know it has been a long time since we have seen each other, but I remember fondly all the time we spent together as children: all your kindness, your delicious cooking, playing together at your house and at your cottage.
My deepest sympathies go out to you during this time.

Dear John and Mary;
We were saddened to learn of Catherine’s passing. The loss of a child is not the way that things are supposed to happen. Her time was short on this earth but she very likely packed as much into it as she could. Life is precious but it is the only one we have. We read the comments that your friends have made on-line and everyone recalls your daughter’s strength of character. We did not know her but we knew you from the Caledon Community choir. We were the two women who came in from Thornhill and sat in the back row with Joy and Ann G. You sat on the other side near Dan and Howard and Joe and sang your heart out. Our thoughts are with you. Pat and Pat

I’m very sorry to hear of your loss. Catherine was a lovely girl and full of life and love. My deepest sympathy to your family during this difficult time.

Dear Mary and family
It’s a long time since we volunteered together at CCS but myself, Pat, Pam and my mum, remember so well, your beautiful Catherine. her smile, her infectious laughter and her willingness to help others along with Danaca, were inspirational. it is very obvious that she will be truly missed by all that knew her. You are in our thoughts and we all send our love.
Jan,

Dear Family,
It is with great sadness for your loss that I sit down to send you my condolences. I have such good memories of Catherine when I was teaching her voice. She had a lovely voice and enjoyed singing and was always also very interested in the text of the songs. Also when I met her where she was working, she was so kind. You have given her such a wonderful life in your family. Today it is 5 weeks ago that Ren did die as well. With all my love, Lenny Dykstra.

We were all so saddened and shocked to hear of Catherine’s loss.
She was such a special person, so positive and brave. We always enjoyed seeing her, and the world is diminished without her.

May you only know happiness in future.

I worked with her at Home Depot. She was great! I’m so sorry.

Dear Mr. And Mrs. Barnes,

I’m so sorry to read of this sad news. My thoughts are with you as the one year mark approaches. I just learned of this tradgedy. We were best friends for a decade and saw each other through many trials and celebrations. The caring and kind heart is truly what set her a part. When we were young adults we would plan our bridal parties for when the time came and our spinster years out together, should that special someone not come along. We shared jokes, books, advice, walks, and dessert. I will always cherish those memories.

Sincerely,
Julie