Obituary – Katie Young

CATHRINE “KATIE” YOUNG

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cathrine Elizabeth Young (Katie), of Kitchener/Waterloo. Katie died at the age of 69, on Dec. 25, 2023. Katie passed away peacefully and with grace in her home in Kincardine, surrounded by her loved ones after a battle with cancer.
Her mother, Wilma Joan Crystal, and her father, Gordon John Young of Toronto, predeceased Katie.
Her daughter Tamara Lee Gordon and her husband Mike Bruce Vogler, and her beloved canine love bug, Carlton, survive her.
Known for her pure heart and passion to serve others, Katie’s smile lit up a room everywhere she went. She was a loving mother and wife, who was an inspiration for many to be better. All who knew her will dearly miss Katie’s presence. Her family asks that she be remembered for the joy she brought to others in life, not the sadness of her passing.
“Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories.” Ronald Reagan
Katie’s family received relatives and friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023 at the Davey-Linklater Funeral Home in Kincardine, where the memorial service to honour Katie’s life was held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, with Ann Maycock as celebrant.
Katie was an animal lover and made contributions to the Soi Dog Foundation. She requested, in lieu of flowers, donations to this foundation would be welcome but not necessary; they may be arranged at www.soidog.org.
Portrait and memorial available online at www.daveylinklaterfuneralhome.com.