We Remember

FORSYTHE, Catherine Helen

April 16, 1950 — February 16, 2026

With immense love and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Catherine Helen Forsythe – our mother, our best friend, and our comedic relief – who left us on February 16, 2026, at the age of 75.

Catherine is lovingly survived by her children, Craig (Dayna) Forsythe, Alison Forsythe, and Michael (Teresa) Diotte; her cherished grandchildren Rowan, Aubrey, and Ellis; niece Katherine (Mitchell-Colozza); brother-in-law Bill Mitchell; cousin Ipatia Apolistidis, who grew up alongside her; and many other loving cousins and extended family members.

She now joins those who passed before her, including her parents, Bill and Vicky Young, and her sister Helen Mitchell.

Born on April 16, 1950, in Greece, Catherine immigrated to Canada as a young child and grew up in Toronto, where she attended Jarvis Collegiate Institute. In her early years, she worked at Eaton’s in Toronto before moving west to Kelowna in the early 1970s, where she married and embraced her most cherished role – as a devoted Mum, raising her family with love, humour, and care.

Cathi had a talented gift for making a house feel like home. In every place she lived, she left her mark — filling rooms with beauty, thoughtful details, and her unmistakable style. She was always ready with a welcoming pot of coffee or tea, and her kitchen table was a gathering place for conversation, laughter, and games of Scrabble. Her menagerie of cats and King Charles Cavaliers kept life lively, with a new quirky companion arriving almost like clockwork each year.

She always kept busy and had a project on the go – gardening, landscaping, painting, sewing, taking on renovations, thrifting, or planning her next decorating project. All of this alongside her best friend and “right arm”, Anita Anderson. She thrived on creativity and loved transforming spaces into something special. Even while facing health challenges, she kept herself busy and inspired.

A member of Preceptor Alpha Theta in Kelowna, she valued the personal connections the sorority offered.

Cathi was known for her sharp wit and quick humour, bringing laughter and light to those around her. As a mother and grandmother, she was fiercely loving, endlessly supportive, and deeply devoted. Her presence was a comfort, her laughter unforgettable, and her love immeasurable.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Springfield Funeral Home Family Centre, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. A Memorial Gathering will follow for all who wish to attend. For those unable to join in person, the service will be livestreamed at the time of the ceremony, with a recording available 3–5 days afterward (see funeral home website for details).

In lieu of flowers, donations in Cathi’s honour may be made to the BC SPCA at www.spca.bc.ca.

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Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 1:00 PM

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Springfield Funeral Home Family Centre, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC

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The service for FORSYTHE, Catherine Helen is scheduled for Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 1:00 PM. Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.

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Springfield Funeral Home Family Centre, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC

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